Late-season top performancesQuarterback Mike Pfisterer of North County (Glen Burnie) became the all-time passing leader in Maryland on Nov. 3. Pfisterer threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns in a 39-26 loss to Annapolis, and finished his career with 6,351 yards and a state-record-tying 67 touchdowns. Hawaiian powerhouse St. Louis (Honolulu) exploded for 77 first-half points in an 84-0 rout of Damien on Oct. 28. The Crusaders scored 42 in the first quarter alone, which tied a team record. At press time, St. Louis was on track to win its 15th consecutive state championship. Connellsville running back Marcus Furman set a new Pennsylvania state record by rushing for 455 yards on 28 carries in a 38-26 victory over Hempfield on Oct. 28. Furman scored on touchdown runs of 81, 89, 34, 63 and 28 yards. With over 5,000 yards for his career, he is among the top 10 rushers in WPIAL history.Running
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