October 7, 2023

Warriors hold off Mt. Pleasant in second half, remain perfect at 7-0

By Mon Valley Independent

By PAUL SCHOFIELD

Trib Total Media

Elizabeth Forward was forced to show its mettle for the second consecutive week. The Warriors withstood a big second-half rally by No. 4 Mt. Pleasant to stay undefeated and remain atop the WPIAL Class 2A Interstate Conference.

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