There are four qualifiers in 6A, eight qualifiers in 5A, 13 qualifiers in 4A, 12 qualifiers in 3A, 14 qualifiers in 2A, and 16 qualifiers in 1A. They said, Were good.. The 5A and 6A champions enter in the quarterfinal round, and the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A champions enter in the semifinal round. By Greg Finley. Pleasant 14, Kiski 13 1987 - Aliquippa 26,New Castle 14 1988 - Aliquippa 36, Blackhawk 7 1989 - Aliquippa 17, Seneca Valley 9 Aliquippa forced four first half turnovers and punched their ticket to the WPIAL Championship for the 15th straight season in a 42-7 win over McKeesport. The Leopards reached the 2019 championship game before falling to rival Thomas Jefferson. Written by: Nate Grella on Thursday, November 25th, 2021. . His quarterback, Green, added 92 yards and the winning score on 17 carries. 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Participation has dropped 7% since 2019 in the first post-pandemic national survey. Armstrong (9-1, 6-0) won the Greater Allegheny Conference, and Aliquippa (9-0, 7-0) collected the Parkway Conference crown. Aliquippas DJ Walker scores on a 92-yard reception against Central Valley on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School. For the first time in program history, Penn-Trafford is a WPIAL football champion as the Warriors defeated Moon, 24-21, on Saturday night in the 5A Championship Game. Thompson lists Army, Bowling Green and Eastern Michigan among his Division I offers. Championship Friday has arrived at Acrisure Stadium, and the TribLIVE High School Sports Network has you covered. The Trojans run to Heinz Field included wins over seventh-seeded Keystone Oaks (48-41) and third-seeded Avonworth (7-0). Top Four Seeds: #1 Bishop Canevin (9-1, 7-0), #2 Laurel (8-1, 6-0), #3 Greensburg Central Catholic (8-2, 6-0), #4 Mapletown (10-0, 7-0) FitzSimmons waited until his senior year to take over as the teams main running back, but he took full advantage of his opportunity this fall. From 1992-1995 the playoff structure returned to the model of 8 teams per classification. Simply start us at our listed enrollment, just like everyone else. What set Aliquippa apart from all of the others, allowing it to capture four straight WPIAL championships from 1987 through 1990 and back-to-back PIAA titles in those final two years was its . Central Valley (11-2) had won the past three WPIAL Class 3A titles and was a two-time state champion before moving up to 4A this season. It was Quips' ability to possess the football that propelled them to a second consecutive WPIAL title. 2021 Final: Serra Catholic 35, Beaver Falls 12, 1A FOOTBALL [Bracket] Berlin Brothersvalley (53-0), Port Allegany (44-12), Dunmore (20-0), def. Aliquippa advances to another WPIAL title game with 42-7 win over McKeesport Brentaro Yamane 11/19/2022 U.S. Senate passes record $858 billion defense act, sending bill to Biden Lebanon 47, Central Catholic 7, 5A FOOTBALL [Bracket] This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. We want the PIAA to start us from our enrollment and move us up from there, said Warfield. The PIAA classification formula is based on three parts. However, second-seeded North Catholic had an immediate response with a bit of trickery, as Liam Straub faked a reverse on the ensuing kickoff and raced down the left sideline 92 yards to tie it at 7-7. Aliquippas John Tracy hurdles Isaiah Matinez to pick up yardage against Central Vallley during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. 2012 Aliquippa (15-1) Scored 760 points, second best in WPIAL history. The 2022 season marked the WPIALs 108th year of competition in the sport, and saw North Allegheny (6A), Pine-Richland (5A), Aliquippa (4A), Belle Vernon (3A), Steel Valley (2A), and Union (1A) claiming the trophy at their respective championship games. Of all the impressive accomplishments by Aliquippa football, the most impressive might be that the school hasnt had a losing season since 1972. Aliquippa held possession for more than 34 minutes in a 48-minute game. Aliquippas Jayace Williams celebrates his second sack against Central Vallley during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. The second half had two touchdowns, one for Central Valley on a two-yard Bret FitzSimmons run in the third quarter, and one for North Catholic on a 13-yard dash by Luke Baker in the final frame. The Quips had made five straight trips to the final four and came up short each time. Bishop McCort (42-21), Pen Argyl (19-12), def. The 112-year-old WPIAL spans 10 counties, with a long list of NFL alumni ranging from Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Joe Namath and Dan Marino to current stars Aaron Donald and Rob Gronkowski. . The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) has crowned champions in football since 1988. What looked like an onside kick on the opening kickoff also was unintentional, he said. NA TAKES THE LEAD RIGHT BACK WITH THEIR OWN FAMILIAR CONNECTION. His list of Division I offers includes Akron, Bowling Green, Eastern Michigan, Ohio and others. The Warriors previously fell to McKeesport, 28-27, in 1997, and to Central Catholic (24-17) and Gateway (21-16) in 2015 and 2017, respectively. The Central Valley (Monaca, PA) varsity football team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Aliquippa (PA) by a score of 34-7. Class: 2025. In 1980 the PIAA established four classifications of high school football. Here are the 2022 WPIAL championship scores: Class 1A: Union 26, Bishop Canevin 0 | Read more, Class 2A: Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14 | Read more, Class 3A: Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7 | Read more, Class 4A: Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7 | Read more. The Quips trailed 24-14 in that game before shutting out Central Valley in the second half. THE TWO POINT CONVERSION GIVES THE TIGERS A 21-14 LEAD. The 5A and 6A championship games will be held on Saturday, November 19 at Norwin High School, and the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A championship games will be held on Friday, November 25 at Acrisure Stadium. Aliquippa leads 14-0 at the break of the 4A title game on HSSN. Bishop Carroll (53-6), Southern Columbia (27-21), def. Quips tallied 50 or more seven times and beat Washington, 34-7, for a 15th WPIAL title. Editor's note: Hours after the initial publication of this article on Jan. 13, the PIAA denied Aliquippa High School's first appeal , citing the football team's six . Notable: Central Valley won the WPIAL Class 3A title in each of the past three seasons and celebrated state titles in 2020 and 2021. WPIAL 6A Football Championship Game: Saturday, November 19 at 6:00 PM (Norwin HS) WPIAL 5A Football Championship Game: Saturday, November 19 at 12:00 PM (Norwin HS) WPIAL 4A Football Championship Game: Friday, November 25 at 8:00 PM (Acrisure Stadium) Each classification champion from the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) has qualified for the PIAA Championships since its inception, with PIAA District VII claiming a total of 56 state champions in the sport. Friday, November 25, 2022 | 10:35 PM. But its latest title came in large part because. Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. 27, 2021 A three-peat was completed, a dynasty was continued, and a new king took the throne on the final day of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) / UPMC Sports Medicine Football Championships at Heinz Field on Saturday, as Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District 7 crowned its champions in the 3A, 4A, and 5A classifications. Coaches interviewed across the country have different opinions on the reasons for the decline, some citing specializing in one sport, while others talk about schools adding sports that are pulling girls away from basketball. WPIAL Championship Game History 1980-2015 In 1980 the PIAA established four classifications of high school football. Aliquippa jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead and held strong from there, ultimately defeating Belle Vernon, 28-13, on Saturday evening in the WPIAL 4A Championship Game. Central Valley broke the shutout with a 21-yard touchdown catch by Brady Hudson with less than 2 minutes left. PITTSBURGH The Aliquippa Quips are WPIAL champions for the second year in a row after defeating Central Valley 34-7 in the Class 4A title game Friday night at Acrisure Stadium. Follow the WPIAL:Twitter|Instagram|Facebook, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE | 2023 WPIAL, AD Posting Page (Positions / Games / Other), WPIAL Media Policy and Rights Fee Schedule, Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), National Athletic Trainers Association (EATA), Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society (PATS). The title is the Quips 18th in program history, and their first at the 4A classification. Tracy, a junior, had 108 yards on 22 carries and scored once. Start Date: Friday, November 4 Aliquippa has an 18-14 all-time record in WPIAL title games, including this year's title-game victory over Belle-Vernon. 4. Radio: KDKA (1020 AM, 100.1 FM), WMBA (1460 AM, 95.7 FM). Perry Traditional Academy (20-3), Strath Haven (21-10), def. By: Chris Harlan The team has scored five defensive touchdowns, including two by Crowder, who returned a fumble 87 yards in the semifinals. Central Valley finished with only 128 yards of total offense on 35 plays. Were competing.. Sto-Rox (7-2, 6-0) collected the Century Conference title, and Beaver Falls (9-1, 7-0) earned the championship in the Midwestern Conference. They won the PIAA State Championship in Class 4A, as well as the WPIAL Championship. Whitlock scored once again with 6:09 left, finding the endzone from six yards out to make it 28-13. @Tiqwaihayes with the TD run to close the first half! Weight: 170 pounds. Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes celebrates his second touchdown with Nico Eberhardt during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Central Valley on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. WPIAL 1A Football Championship Game: Friday, November 25 at 11:00 AM (Acrisure Stadium), WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE | 2023 WPIAL, AD Posting Page (Positions / Games / Other), WPIAL Media Policy and Rights Fee Schedule, Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), National Athletic Trainers Association (EATA), Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society (PATS). . New Castle will now try to win its first WPIAL championship since 2021. Aliquippa Superintendent Phillip K. Woods. 1-seeded Quips (19-6) to a 61-36 . If Aliquippa wins the 2022 state championship, it will mark the first time ever that the Quips have won back-to-back PIAA titles. Qualifying Teams: Bishop Canevin, Burgettstown, California, Carmichaels, Clairton, Fort Cherry, Greensburg Central Catholic, Jeannette, Laurel, Leechburg, Mapletown, Monessen, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Rochester, South Side, Union Dont forget, there will be no television of any WPIAL title game. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Once again, kudos to Beaver County. Qualifying Teams: Apollo-Ridge, Beaver Falls, Burrell, Keystone Oaks, McGuffey, Mohawk, Neshannock, Riverside, Serra Catholic, Steel Valley, Sto-Rox, Washington, Western Beaver The Warriors are the first school since Clairton from 2014-16 to win three consecutive WPIAL titles, as they have beaten the Trojans, Elizabeth Forward (35-0 in 2020), and Aliquippa (13-12, OT in 2019) over this stretch. CV running back Bret FitzSimmons had 9 yards on 10 carries, and Johnson had minus-8 yards on six carries. This is tough because this is something were not used to and dont want to get used to, Central Valley coach Mark Lyons said. Pittsburgh, Pa. The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) has announced its WPIAL Football Championships brackets this past Saturday, with championship games in the 5A and 6A classifications set to be held at Norwin High School on Saturday, November 19, and championship games in the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A classifications set to be held at Acrisure Stadium on Friday, November 25. Data released by the National Federation of State High School Associations shows girls basketball has dropped from the first to the fourth-most popular female sport, participation-wise. (or) LT, 50, Brendan Alexander, 6-2, 345, fr. Brashear (19-14), Cedar Cliff (14-7), AD Posting Page (Positions / Games / Other), WPIAL Media Policy and Rights Fee Schedule, Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), National Athletic Trainers Association (EATA), Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society (PATS). KUSHNER TO BOYD, LONG TOUCHDOWN. Matt Gerovac has 10 sacks. In 1991, 12 teams made the WPIAL playoffs in each classification with the top four seeds in each class getting byes to the quarterfinals. Exeter Township (49-14), Imhotep Charter (17-14, OT), def. KUSHNER GETS OUTSIDE. Aliquippa moves to 11-1 and moves onto the PIAA 4A Championships, matching up with District 4 champion Jersey Shore on Dec. 3-4 in the semifinal round. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Top Four Seeds: #1 Steel Valley (9-0, 7-0), #2 Beaver Falls (9-1, 7-0), #3 Sto-Rox (7-2, 6-0), #4 Neshannock (9-1, 6-1) 2022 WPIAL high school football championship scores, THE TWO BIGGEST CLASSIFICATIONS CROWNED CHAMPIONS THIS WEEKEND. 1980 - Thomas Jefferson 28, Aliquippa 8 1981 - Beaver 12, Knoch 7 1982 - Steel Valley 10, Aliquippa 0 1983 - Mt. BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. The Aliquippa football team had a remarkable season last year. Coronavirus: CDC clarifies isolation guidance, Venmo, Paypal, Cash App must report payments of $600 or more to IRS, State, local agencies preparing for first accumulating snow of winter, 13 dead, including 7 children, in Philadelphia fire, DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts, Woman, man dead after apparent murder-suicide in Penn Hills identified, No umps when Orioles and Pirates play unneeded bottom of 9th, Teen kidnapped in Cranberry during armed home invasion; Police believe family was targeted, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs, Charges filed against 5 adults in Jeannette after 4 children found with cocaine in system. The teams first three touchdown drives lasted 16, 14 and 14 plays and covered 86, 62 and 84 yards. Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes landed in the end zone after leaping headfirst over his linemen, but the running back was quickly airborne again when guard Neco Eberhardt celebrated by lifting the sophomore off his feet. Aliquippa was the only opponent to hold him under 100. Smethport (41-6), Southern Columbia (18-0), def. Aliquippa football team to move up due to PIAA rule. ALIQUIPPA Fed up with the inner workings and citing a lack of internal support, Aliquippa Superintendent Dr. Phillip K. Woods resigned effective. 4A RECAP Some of the WPIAL's best Washington,1917-23 Wins: 1920, '23 Second: 1922 Tie: 1917 While Wilkinsburg won the first three WPIAL titles from 1914-16, Washington had an early extended run. Top-seeded Central Valley struck first with 4:20 left in the opening frame, cashing in on a one-yard run from Antwon Johnson. Start Date: Friday, November 4 Moon, who was looking to win its first WPIAL football crown since 1998, defeated ninth-seeded Woodland Hills (21-13) and fifth-seeded Penn Hills (14-9) to reach Heinz Field. Aliquippa is the first of five WPIAL schools that will play in the state championships over three days at Hersheypark . The Tigers went on to win the 2016 PIAA Championship. There was a three-way tie in the Big Seven Conference with McKeesport (9-1, 5-1), Laurel Highlands (7-2, 5-1), and Thomas Jefferson (7-3, 5-1) all sharing the 4A section crown. Central Valleys offense averages 42.3 ppg and the defense allows 10 ppg. Moons advantage then remained for another seven minutes before Yacamelli struck again, with the senior catching a wheel route from Carter Green and taking it 92 yards to the endzone. With four points given for a PIAA championship berth, three points for a semifinals berth, two points for a quarterfinals berth, etc., the Quips were awarded four points this year and six over the past two seasons. Because of the teams success, the school says the PIAA is forcing them to move up again, to Class 5A. Amount of Qualifiers: 14 It's 21-0 Quips with 5:04 left in the third. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Shortly after, Matt Merritt found Jack Bible for a 14-yard touchdown early in the second quarter to push the lead to two scores. November 18, 2022 7:18 pm. Position: Wide receiver / Defensive back. While two WPIAL football finals were played Saturday, four more are slated for Acrisure Stadium on Friday. Here's how to watch Friday's games, sponsored by U.S. Air Force and First National Bank: Class A championship About: As Ambridge makes the move to WPIAL Class 4A, it will need . The team defeated Belle Vernon, 28-13, in the 2021 WPIAL finals. From 1915-23, Washington rolled up a 63-4-10 record and played in four WPIAL title games. The Leopards, who were looking for their second WPIAL football crown and first since 1995, defeated ninth-seeded New Castle (45-20) and fifth-seeded Thomas Jefferson (21-7) in their run to the title tilt. By: WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC LEAGUE | 2023 WPIAL, AD Posting Page (Positions / Games / Other), WPIAL Media Policy and Rights Fee Schedule, Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association, National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), National Athletic Trainers Association (EATA), Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society (PATS). Aliquippa had a 7-0 lead and faced a fourth-and-goal at the 1 when Hayes leaped into the end zone on the last snap of the second quarter. Four of those five losses were to Central Valley. It is, to date, the only championship game ever held at Thomas Jeffersons Jaguar Stadium. Aliquippa a traditional football powerhouse with four PIAA championships and 18 WPIAL titles on the gridiron couldn't get over the hump on the court again. Start Date: Friday, November 4 Yacamelli finished with 235 scrimmage yards (143 rushing, 92 receiving) and two touchdowns for Penn-Trafford. The Quips haven't had a. State College (19-3), Cumberland Valley (24-7), Parkland (21-18), def. A total of 16 different WPIAL schools have won multiple PIAA titles, with Thomas Jeffersons five being the most in league history. 2021 Final: Penn-Trafford 24, Moon 21, 4A FOOTBALL [Bracket] Union is in the finals for the first time since 1973, when the Scotties lost to Springdale, 20-14. Goode finished 6 of 12 for 117 yards and one touchdown. 13-7. . Cathedral Prep (44-6), Harrisburg (14-6), Parkland (21-0), def. The last time Aliquippa didnt make the finals was in 2007, when the Quips lost the highest-scoring playoff game ever, 70-48, against Jeannette at Golden Rams Stadium. Watch at https://t.co/8nBIZmOrDE #HSSN pic.twitter.com/DAMij9Iw1s, TribLive HSSN (@TribLiveHSSN) November 26, 2022. - The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) has announced its WPIAL Football Championships brackets this past Saturday, with championship games in the 5A and 6A classifications set to be held at Norwin High School on Saturday, November 19, and championship games in the 1A, 2A, 3A, and 4A classifications set to be held at It starts with listed enrollment, then the number of transfers, and lastly, the success on the field. The top-seeded Leopards pulled within two scores with 10:37 remaining in regulation, as Devin Whitlock cashed in from five yards out. All I have to do is go behind them.. THEY WIN 35-21. Top Four Seeds: #1 Aliquippa (9-0, 7-0), #2 Central Valley (9-1, 6-1), #3 Thomas Jefferson (7-3, 5-1), #4 Armstrong (9-1, 6-0) Heres another sidelight to Fridays Acrisure action. Walker showed his big-play ability with a 92-yard touchdown catch when Aliquippa and Central Valley met in Week 9. Aliquippa's Tiqwai Hayes (left) and Arison Walker celebrate with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Central Vallley in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25,. Boys. State College (35-26), Cumberland Valley (35-17), La Salle College (21-0), def. By: Chris Harlan PAYTON WEHNER TO VERNON SETTLES, MAKES A TIGER MISS AND CUTS THE OTHER WAY FOR THE SCORE. Pleasant 15 1985 - Aliquippa 13, Ambridge 0 1986 - Mt. >> IM JUST OVERWHELMED, EXCITED FOR THESE KIDS, FOR THESE COACHES, FOR THIS TEAM. Notes: That 14-point gap lasted all of 13 seconds however, as Cyair Clark ran back the ensuing kickoff 85 yards to put Aliquippa ahead 28-7. The Quips narrowly grabbed the following onside kick though and held serve for victory. And now Aliquippa is the PIAA Class-4A state champion, coming off a 34-20 win over Bishop McDevitt Thursday night at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pa. With the one-two punch of Tiqwai Hayes and Jon Tracy combining for over 200 yards, and timely plays from Quentin Goode, Aliquippa was able to overcome a very slow start that turned into a . 15 min read. After 10 weeks of hard-fought battles, the field has been cut to 73 teams spread out through six classifications. The Warriors knocked off ninth-seeded East Allegheny (48-6) and fourth-seeded Elizabeth Forward (51-0) to reach the WPIAL Championship Game for the seventh time in 12 years. The team defeated North Catholic, 52-15, in last years WPIAL 3A championship game. Both of those games were played Nov. 19 at Norwin High School. That made a statement.. Top Four Seeds: #1 Belle Vernon (7-2, 5-0), #2 Avonworth (9-1, 6-0), #3 Elizabeth Forward (9-1, 4-1), #4 Freeport (9-1, 5-0) Qualifying Teams: Avonworth, Beaver, Belle Vernon, Deer Lakes, East Allegheny, Elizabeth Forward, Freeport, Ligonier Valley, Mt. The Aliquippa football team had a remarkable season last year. Then we get a letter now saying we have to play 5A, which is even more ridiculous then playing 4A.. The other schools who have won two or more are: Aliquippa (4), Central Catholic (4), Clairton (4), North Allegheny (3), Pine-Richland (3), Rochester (3), Central Valley (2), Farrell (2), Jeannette (2), McKeesport (2), Penn Hills (2), South Fayette (2), South Park (2), and Upper St. Clair (2). Start Date: Friday, November 11 5A RECAP VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Rodney Gallagher 3rd of Laurel Highlands, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Maddie Webber of South Fayette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Penn Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Woodland Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Burgettstown, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Longtime Beaver football coach, WPIAL Hall of Famer Pat Tarquinio dies, Pine-Richland notebook: Heckert, Kerns picked for Big 33, Football coach Mike Collodi leaves Elizabeth Forward for Mt. His big day was a credit to the offensive line, he said. 21 ALL AT THE HALF. Pleasant 16, Aliquippa 14 1984 - Aliquippa 20, Mt. However, with less than 3 minutes left, Quips quarterback Quentin Goode was told to throw downfield for a 34-yard touchdown to Williams for a 34-0 lead. SATURDAY NIGHT, CENTRAL CATHOLIC AND NORTH ALLEGHENY PLAYING FOR THE 6-A CHAMPIONSHIP. 2023 Cox Media Group. We are not asking for special treatment.. The other schools who have reached double-digits are: Clairton (14), New Castle (11), Jeannette (10), and Thomas Jefferson (10). Forest Hills (63-22), Reynolds (28-2), Wilson (28-17), def. Notable: Aliquippa is the defending WPIAL and PIAA Class 4A champion. Union, however, rallied and was down 20-14 late. The WPIAL has produced multiple PIAA football champions 14 times, and brought home a record four state titles in 2021. ALIQUIPPA Since Carl A. Aschman Memorial Stadium opened in 1937, Aliquippa's football teams have celebrated so many milestone moments on what the Quips call hallowed ground. Monday marked the program's . 2021 Final: Mt. Joe Hamilton, Blackhawk Farrell (17-6), Homer Center (42-12), def. Wilmington (49-13), Southern Columbia (49-7), def. Johnson added a third touchdown pass with 4:31 to go in the second, connecting with Thompson for the second time, and Serafino DeSantis finished the 31-point second quarter with a 36-yard field goal as time expired. Darrelle Revis watches from the sideline, as Aliquippa takes on Central Vallley during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. Sharpsville (27-3), Southern Columbia (22-14), def. On the gridiron, he amassed a 237-36 record, six championships in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) and one state title. Hayes finished with 135 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, while Jon Tracy added 95 yards on the ground from 22 attempts. In January, the Quips successfully rebuffed another competitive-balance challenge as a contingent of coaches,. Amount of Qualifiers: 8 Right now, there are 117 teenage boys. All brackets begin play on Friday, November 4, except for 6A, which will begin on Friday, November 11. This game is a part of the "2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) - 4A" tournament. What we want is what the rule says. In 1A, Laurel (8-1, 6-0) collected the Big 7 Conference crown, Bishop Canevin (9-1, 7-0) won the Black Hills Conference, Greensburg Central Catholic (8-2, 6-0) captured the Eastern Conference title, and Mapletown (10-0, 7-0) earned the Tri-County South Conference championship. Central Valleys Bret FitzSimmons celebrates his touchdown reception with Tyler Young during their game against Aliquippa on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School. That score remained until the clock struck triple-zero on the half, as Quentin Goodes final heave found Donovan Walker for a 38-yard touchdown to make it 21-0. Thats how you take someones will and momentum away.. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. TALK ABOUT WHEN WE STARTED, THIS IS DAY 307 THAT THEY HAVE PUT IN WORK. Central Valley High School didnt even exist in 2008 when the Quips title-game streak began. Lebanon (5-5, 2-2), #3 Central Catholic (6-4, 2-2), #4 Canon-McMillan (5-5, 1-3) We knew we had to dominate them up front and thats what we did, Eberhardt said. Karns City (57-21), Hickory (23-20), Imhotep Charter (41-0), def. Selinsgrove (35-7), General McLane (27-21), Pottsville (23-13), def. Johnson did it through the air at the end of the frame, connecting with Jayvin Thompson for a 69-yard score to put the Warriors ahead 14-7. The Warriors punched their title tilt ticket with a 42-14 win over 10th-seeded Fox Chapel and 24-6 triumph over third-seeded Penn-Trafford. Is, to date, the only championship game history 1980-2015 in 1980 the PIAA state championship Class., the only championship game ever held at Thomas Jeffersons Jaguar Stadium new Castle will now try win. 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