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| Pius X Royals Win District XI Class A Championship Copyright: High School Football America |
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| Pius X Royals celebrate "Pappy" Hidladbrant's memory with logo on helmet |
Nazareth, PA - Sometimes things can't be explained; like why was today's District XI Class A playoff game played on what would have been the 80th birthday of the man that the Pius X Royals dedicated their season to.
The Royals have dedicated the 2011 season to their longtime fan John "Pappy" Hildabrant, who passed away during preseason camp in August. Today, the Royals went after District XI Class A gold against Shenandoah Valley at Nazareth on what would have been "Pappy's" 80th birthday.
With the memory of "Pappy" in their minds and his name on the back of their helmets, the Royals dismantled the Blue Devils 50-12. The Royals finished second in the district the past two years.
The Royals were led by quarterback A.J. Long and Boise Ross. Long, who broke the record for TDs in a season (37), was 10 of 17 for 206 yards and two touchdowns. The sophomore QB also rushed for 173 yards on 13 carries and two scores.
Ross, a junior, scored three touchdowns; he only had six touches, but put-up 276 yards in total offense. Ross caught four passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns and carried the ball twice for 110 yards and a touchdown.
The Royals finished the game with 562 yards in total offense.
Next week, Pius X will play Calvary Christian in the opening round of the PIAA state playoffs.
When the Royals returned to their home base of Roseto, the entire team stopped at the Mount Carmel Cemetery to place a gold medal at Pappy's gravesite.
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