For the second time in three years, Steelton-Highspire is Pennsylvania Class 1A high school football champ. The Steamrollers routed Fort Cherry 42-8 at Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley High School behind future Navy quarterack Alex Erby, Jr, who tossed five touchdowns while totaling 340 yards through the air.
Erby entered the game as Pennsylvania’s all-time leading passing leader with 13,227 yards passing and 170 touchdown passes. He leaves throwing for a career state-record 13,567 yards and 175 touchdowns. This season, he threw for 4,424 yards and 61 touchdown passes against four interceptions.
The championship was the third for Erby in his four years as the Rollers’ starting QB.
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