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10.28.11

Last minute gamble doesn’t pay off for Flames

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames (5-3, 4-3) nearly pulled off what would have been the upset of the night last Friday. But their attempt at what would have been an incredible come from behind win over the North Catholic Trojans (5-3, 4-3) was denied in the last few seconds of a hard-fought contest.

When the Flames' 2-point conversion try failed, they came up short, losing to the Trojans by the score of 27-26, at North Catholic's J.C. Stone Field.

10.07.11

Flames rip through the air for 31-0 win over Wilkinsburg

By MEL PERKINS

On Saturday afternoon, in the muck and the mire of what was Wilkinsburg's Graham Field, the Northgate Flames (3-2, 2-2) bounced back from a two- game losing streak by blanking the Wilkinsburg Tigers (0-5, 0-5) by the score of 31-0.

The foul weather had little effect on the Flames' air attack, as quarterback Jon Girvin threw four touchdown passes, three of those going to wide receiver Jake Abernethy. Abernethy led the team in receiving, with four catches for a total of 85 yards.

09.09.11

Flames open season with come-from-behind win over OLSH

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames battled to the end, and pulled out a 32 - 27 victory against the Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) Chargers Saturday night. In T.J. Wiley's debut game as head coach of the Flames, his Northgate team showed a combination of speed, power and "quick strike" potential.

OLSH won the coin toss to start the game, and elected to receive. The Flames' Brett Howell kicked off, and Northgate's 2011 season was underway on a hot and humid night at Robert Morris' Joe Walton Stadium.

10.08.10

Flames scorch Tigers

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames bounced back from a three-game losing streak last Friday, and they lit up the scoreboard against the Wilkinsburg Tigers. The Flames scorched the Tigers in the first half, and enjoyed a 41 - 0 halftime lead on their way to a 54 - 22 victory.

09.10.10

Flames explode in season opener

By MEL PERKINS

It was a beautiful night for football at Northgate's Alumni Field. The Chargers of Our Lady of Sacred Heart arrived for their initiation into the WPIAL, and the Northgate Flames, as well as the Flames' faithful, welcomed the Chargers properly -- then the Flames properly lit up the scoreboard to spoil the Chargers' debut.