Game MVP

Elizabeth, PA — Coach Spieler and the Lions (3-0) take to the road for the first time of the 2024 campaign. They travel for the first of two trips to the Mon Valley to take on Elizabeth Forward (1-2). Coming off a big win, the Warriors had a monster offensive output. Led by their QB Ryan Messina who threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns and scored twice on the ground as Class 3A Elizabeth Forward beat East Allegheny (0-3). Lightning fast RB/WR Charlie Nigut added 141 yards and two touchdowns while scoring on a 57-yard pass from Messina. Defensively, the Warriors are led by nose guard #66 Christopher Climes. The University at Buffalo commit stands 6-3, 300 lbs and holds down the middle of their defense. In 2023, he had 13 sacks, 4 blocked punts and 18 TFLs.