{
  "id": 4257380,
  "title": "High school football: Northwestern Lehigh makes enough plays to hold off Valley View",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/high-school-football-northwestern-lehigh-makes-enough-plays-to-hold",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/high-school-football-northwestern-lehigh-190400437.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a close nonleague season opener, Northwestern Lehigh emerged victorious against Valley View with a score of 28-16. The Tigers' championship pedigree proved crucial as they executed key plays in the fourth quarter to turn the match around. Sophomore Trey Snyder, making his first start, showcased his skills with 18-of-24 passing for 230 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Senior Brady Zimmerman contributed significantly by catching five passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns, as well as running for a third score. Valley View coach Scot Wasilchak acknowledged the Tigers' impressive performance, noting that the team's experience was a major factor in their success, having appeared in the last three PIAA Class 3A finals and winning the title in 2024. Valley View's starting junior quarterback Caleb Brown was forced to play after getting injured early in the game. Senior Colin Dempsey stepped up, completing 11-of-17 passes for 215 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Junior Cash Roe had six receptions for 152 yards and a touchdown, while senior Ben Evans added four receptions for 63 yards and a score. Valley View's coach expressed disappointment at Brown's early exit, stating that the team would learn from the experience. Northwestern Lehigh coach Josh Snyder praised Dempsey, highlighting his impressive performance and noting the team's skill level. The Tigers took an early lead with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Snyder to Zimmerman in the first quarter. Valley View answered with an 81-yard touchdown pass from Dempsey to Roe late in the first quarter, tying the score at 7-7. Northwestern Lehigh went on to score twice more in the second quarter, extending their lead to 21-14. Valley View managed to cut the deficit to 21-16 with a safety in the third quarter. However, the Tigers ultimately sealed the win with a 22-yard touchdown pass from Snyder to Zimmerman with 2:22 remaining in the game. Freshman Grayson Smith added the extra point, securing the victory for Northwestern Lehigh.",
  "summary": "BLAKELY — When it needed to the most, Northwestern Lehigh leaned on its championship pedigree. The Tigers came up with key plays in the fourth quarter to turn back Valley View, 28-16, in a nonleague season opener Friday night at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium. Sophomore Trey Snyder, making his first start, completed 18 of 24 passes for 230 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bryant Billing: High School Football: Strong 3rd quarter helps Butler beat Stebbins",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/bryant-billing-high-school-football-strong-3rd-quarter-helps-butler",
        "published": "2026-08-29T18:36:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}