Penn Hills ended its 23-year title drought, outscoring Manheim Central, 36-31 Friday night at Hersheypark Stadium for the Pennsylvania Class 5A state high school football championship.Daequan Hardy was the star for the Indians, scoring 4 touchdowns and intercepting three Manheim Central passes."Like I said, my number's called, I make plays. That's what coach has been preaching all year so I just do what he tells me to do," said Hardy, who scored on two pass receptions, a kick-off return, and an interception for Penn Hills.The Indians also got a 35-yard touchdown run from Tank Smith. This is the first state title for Penn Hills since 1995 and completes a perfect season for the Indians ( 16-0 ).

Penn Hills ended its 23-year title drought, outscoring Manheim Central, 36-31 Friday night at Hersheypark Stadium for the Pennsylvania Class 5A state high school football championship.


Daequan Hardy was the star for the Indians, scoring 4 touchdowns and intercepting three Manheim Central passes.

"Like I said, my number's called, I make plays. That's what coach has been preaching all year so I just do what he tells me to do," said Hardy, who scored on two pass receptions, a kick-off return, and an interception for Penn Hills.

The Indians also got a 35-yard touchdown run from Tank Smith.

This is the first state title for Penn Hills since 1995 and completes a perfect season for the Indians ( 16-0 ).