BREAKING: Serra Catholic defeats Beaver Falls to capture 2A title
November 26, 2021

BREAKING: Serra Catholic defeats Beaver Falls to capture 2A title

By Jeremy Sellew

By JOSE NEGRON
jnegron@yourmvi.com

There is a new champion in Class 2A.

Sixth-seeded Serra Catholic forced nine turnovers en route to a 35-12 victory over the fifth-seeded defending champions from Beaver Falls in Friday night’s WPIAL Class 2A championship game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

The Eagles (14-1) recovered five fumbles, including one for a touchdown, and picked off four passes from Beaver Falls (9-4) quarterback Jaren Brickner as they captured their third district title in program history and first since 2007.

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