BUFFALO TWP — Backed by two special teams touchdowns and a conservative, well balanced offensive attack, Freeport (9-1,5-1) defeated Deer Lakes (4-6,2-3) Friday night, 42-10, to secure a WPIAL Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference title at Freeport High School..

“Its been seven years since we had a championship in the section,” Freeport coach John Gaillot said. “I’m very proud of the guys for that.”

Ben Lane started the scoring off for the Yellowjackets halfway through the first quarter with a 20-yard touchdown run.

That was followed up three minutes later with a heads up play by Zach Clark, who scooped up a shanked Deer Lakes punt and returned it 35-yards for a Freeport score.

“We did very well in that part of the game,” Gaillot said of his teams special teams effort. “Still some mistakes and personal fouls that we need to clean up.”

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