By JOSE NEGRON
A relentless offense and a suffocating defense.
Those were keys to Thomas Jefferson’s success throughout the regular season as it outscored opponents, 482-33.
The top-seeded Jaguars continued their domination with a convincing 49-7 victory over No. 8 Montour in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Friday night at Jaguars Stadium.
Shane Stump threw for nearly 200 yards and finished with four total touchdowns, while Dylan Mallozzi ran for more than 150 yards and two scores. TJ’s defense forced three turnovers — a pair of interceptions and a fumble — and allowed the Spartans 171 yards of total offense, most of which came in the second half.
“That is a quality team and this was by no means easy. (Montour) was physical, they moved the ball and it was a fight,” TJ head coach Bill Cherpak said. “I think the kids prepared so well all week with focus. I think they’re getting that mentality that if we do our stuff right and control the stuff we can control, then we can be successful.”
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