Cedar Cliff defends turf, gets four touchdown passes from Jalen Hinton to knock out Cedar Crest

Even without its leading rusher, Cedar Cliff validated the “all hands on deck” blueprint for success Friday at West Shore Stadium.

Quarterback Jalen Hinton fired four touchdown passes and the Colts’ defense was the more feared and physical side in the program’s first District 3 6A appearance.

This is Cedar Cliff’s Hinton to Secrest TD hook up midway through 2nd quarter. ⁦ @Pa_Preps ⁩ pic.twitter.com/SA3o4NmaZ4 — Eric Epler (@threejacker) October 31, 2025

Big play by Colts D. Fourth and 3 for Cedar Crest, DE Blake Secrest with the deflection and DT Josh Gillen with the pick. Colts now approaching red zone. ⁦ @Pa_Preps ⁩ pic.twitter.com/vcaGr5tI6K — Eric Epler (@threejacker) October 31, 2025

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