Steelton-Highspire scored on five of six first-half possessions on the way to a dominant 42-8 win over Fort Cherry in the PIAA 1A championship game. The Rollers Alex Erby, who is heading to the Naval Academy, completed 28 of 37 passes for 335 yards and five touchdowns. Steel-High has now three of the last four state titles and remains perfect in the finals, winning its fifth overall championship. Fort Cherry sophomore quarterback Matt Sieg ran 30 times for 153 yards and the Rangers only touchdown, his 40th rushing score of the season.
Friday night, Peters Township looks to win its first-ever PIAA championship, taking on District 12 champion Imhotep Charter. The Indians’ best-ever season includes the school’s first WPIAL championship and their first two PIAA playoff wins. We’ll have the Peters Township game live on-air and online.
Thursday, PIAA 1A Championship
Steelton-Highspire 42, Fort Cherry 8
Friday, 6:30 pm: PIAA Football 5A Championship at Cumberland Valley
Peters Township vs. Imhotep Charter, WJPA-FM (95.3) or Listen Here