Article: DeCicco helps carry Thomas Jefferson to victory

HERSHEY -- Thomas Jefferson could have buckled when it lost its running back and quarterback earlier this season, but senior Zach DeCicco wouldn't let it happen.

The receiver-turned-quarterback came up big Friday night and led Thomas Jefferson (16-0) to a 28-3 victory over Garnet Valley (13-2) in the PIAA Class AAA championship game at Hersheypark Stadium.

DeCicco completed 10-of-17 passes for 137 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 71 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown. He also intercepted two passes.

DeCicco, who volunteered to take over at quarterback in Week 8 when Tyler Wehner was dismissed from the team, helped lead Thomas Jefferson to its second PIAA title in four years.

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