Maryland raced to a 26-6 first-half lead, but Pennsylvania chipped away until Robert Watters' 15-yard punt return with 2:12 to play gave the hosts a first down on the Maryland 33. We'd really like for this rivalry to continue.' Maybe this victory will help us continue to play in the game. 'We proved tonight that we can play with Pennsylvania. 'This was a tremendous victory for Maryland football,' said Maryland Coach Jerry Mears.

Pennsylvania had defeated Maryland the first two years in the three-game series, which may not be renewed next season. 1 - Maryland stopped Pennsylvania twice from the 1-yard line within the final two minutes to preserve a 26-22 victory in the Big 33 high school all-star football game tonight before 17,237 at Hersheypark Stadium.