Dallastown rallied from seven points down in the fourth quarter to nip West York 21-14 in a battle of YAIAA Division I and II powers.
What was most impressive about the win was it was only the third loss for West York at home in the past five seasons.
Dallastown (4-0) gained some revenge from last season’s 52-7 thumping by West York.
All the scoring in the first half came in the second quarter. Dallastown’s Ryan Behrmann scored on a 60-yard touchdown run. They led 7-0.
It was Zach Trone’s two-yard score for West York that tied the game up at 7.
Trone got his second score of the game in the third quarter. His 13-yard touchdown run made it 14-7 West York.
West York did not take advantage of their scoring chances last night. Trone fumbled in the second quarter. It was recovered by Dallastown in the end zone to end the drive.
Head Coach Ron Miller called the errors “back breaking.”
Despite the miscues, West York led 14-7 heading into the fourth quarter.
But another key turnover in the second half hurt West York.
Dallastown’s linebacker Ben Kline dropped back and intercepted a Kaden Hepler pass. He returned it to the 27-yard line. It only took three plays for quarterback Josh Luckenbaugh to find Andrew Heird for the game tying 20-yard touchdown pass with 7:49 remaining.
Dallastown’s defense forced the Bulldogs to punt after a three-and-out.
The Wildcats went to the no-huddle attack and went right down the field. Adam Lawicki’s four-yard score gave the Wildcats the 21-14 lead with 5:20 left in the game.
But the Bulldogs were not done yet. They drove down to the Wildcats three-yard line. On fourth down, the Wildcats’ George Christas knocked down the pass in the end zone to seal the victory with 25 seconds left in the game.
Dallastown coach Kevin Myers said, “Our defense really came to play in the second half. Our kids showed a lot of guts. It’s tough to come in here and win.”
Dallastown’s Zach Trone finished the game with 109 yard rushing on 25 carries.
Dallastown travels to Northeastern next week. West York will try and rebound on the road at South Western.
