Central York football’s Matthew Parker kicks 57-yard field goal
The Central York kicker, who will walk-on at Penn State, hit the 57-yard field goal during a loss to Wilson in the District 3 semifinals.
The PIAA state high school football championships run Thursday to Saturday, and two of the six champions have already been crowned.
Friday, it’s time for the Class 2A and 5A championships.
In 5A, Bishop McDevitt (13-2) aims to claim its first state title since moving up to Class 5A. It’s made a state title game three times in the last four years, and its last title occurred during the Class 4A championship in 2022.
Roman Catholic (11-4) has dropped 40 points or more on each of its opponents in the state tournament thus far. Its four losses this season came against powerhouse programs from both within the state and without. Its run defense allows just 88 yards per game.
Follow scoring updates from Troy vs. Clarion below. Check back for live sideline updates from Bishop McDevitt vs. Roman Catholic.
Pa. state football championship scores
PIAA football state championship schedule
THURSDAY
Class 1A: Bishop Guilfoyle 41, Port Allegany 22
Class 4A: Bonner Prendergast 40, Lampeter-Strasburg 14
FRIDAY
Class 2A: 4-1 Troy vs. 9-1 Central Clarion, 1 p.m.
Class 5A: 12-1 Roman Catholic vs. 3-1 Bishop McDevitt, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY
Class 3A: 11-1 Northwestern Lehigh vs. 7-1 Avonworth, 1 p.m.
Class 6A: 12-1 St. Joseph’s Prep vs. 7-1 Central Catholic, 7 p.m.
PIAA football playoff tickets
Championship game tickets can be bought on the PIAA website.
Where are the PIAA football championships held?
Chapman Stadium at Cumberland Valley High School
How can I watch the PIAA football championship games?
All six games will be shown on PCN.
