Overview
- Laurel defeated Fort Cherry 24-14 in the Class 1A semifinal played at Hopewell Senior High School in Aliquippa.
- The victory sets a championship matchup against Clairton, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Nov. 22 at Acrisure Stadium.
- Fort Cherry entered undefeated at 12-0 as the top seed behind Penn State commit Matt Sieg, while Laurel came in 11-1 as the No. 4 seed.
- WTAE highlights showed Sieg breaking free for an early 66-yard score before Laurel sealed the win with a late interception by Jaxon McVicar.
- The WPIAL champion will continue on the PIAA postseason track, with state title games slated for Dec. 4–6 at Cumberland Valley High School.