Cougars salvage senior night

Charleroi’s Ethan Codeluppi races toward the end zone with a game-clinching touchdown on an interception in Friday’s win over Apollo-Ridge. Behind him is Dakota Romantino.

By DEAN DELLAMALVA JR.

For the Mon Valley Independent

Charleroi got an unexpected challenge from Apollo-Ridge Friday night before pulling out a 34-24 victory.

It appeared to be a classic mismatch for the Cougars, who improved to 8-1. They have been dominant, losing only two regular-season games over the past two years. The Vikings came into Myron Pottios Stadium as losers of six straight contests, giving up 273 points along the skid.

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