Derry not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 20, 2024 (when they won 21-0). Everything went their way against the Mt. Pleasant Vikings as they made off with a 33-13 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.
Max Doherty
| 09/19/25 @ Indiana | 222 |
| 08/22/25 vs Ligonier Valley | 156 |
| 09/26/25 vs Southmoreland | 128 |
| 10/10/25 @ Greensburg Salem | 122 |
| 10/17/25 vs Mt. Pleasant | 116 |
| + 4 more games |
Derry got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Max Doherty out in front who rushed for 116 yards and one touchdown. Doherty is becoming a predictor of the Trojans' success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 4-2 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Max Doperak also helped with two TDs in total.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Derry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. They are 3-1 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Derry now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Mt. Pleasant, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 5-4.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Derry will face off against rival Yough at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mt. Pleasant is set to challenge their familiar foe Elizabeth Forward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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