Connellsville gets rare home win against Rams

Ringgold’s Donte Newton tries to break free during Friday’s game at Connellsville Stadium.

By JASON BLACK

For MVI Sports

Desperate to find some positive energy and some feel-good emotions, Connellsville came up big in front of its home crowd Friday night. The Falcons shook off the negative vibes of a three-game losing streak and scored 14 points in the second half on their way to a thrilling 20-6 win over Ringgold in their Class 4A Big 7 Conference opener at Connellsville Stadium.

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