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North Allegheny Tigers Defeat Wilson 45-10, Advance to State Championship Game
The Tigers face Coatesville next week for a chance at the their second state title in three years.
Just like last week, North Allegheny got off to a slow start against Wilson in the PIAA semi-final game Saturday at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona, and just like last week the Tigers came roaring back to easily win the game by a score of 45-10.
Wilson scored its only touchdown when Jesse Poore returned an 85-yard kick return for a touchdown early in the first quarter.
North Allegheny quickly countered when Alex DiCiantis scored on a three-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Mack Leftwich added another touchdown, on a five-yard run, with about a minute to go in the first quarter. At that point, the Tigers never looked back.
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Leftwich tossed one touchdown pass in the second quarter, and two more in the fourth quarter while Wilson was only able to muster a field goal.
The win gives the Tigers, three-time WPIAL Champs, the chance to win their second state championship in three years. North Allegheny will face Coatesville in Hershey next Saturday at 6 p.m. at Hershey Park Stadium in Hershey.
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