ALTOONA — For the second straight season, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh Central Catholic matched up in Altoona with a state championship berth on the line.

And for the second straight season, it was a vaunted Vikings squad, led by a ferocious offensive line and stellar run game, that came out ahead and stamped a passport to Chapman Field for the PIAA 6A championship game.

Bolstered by as stellar game from sophomore running back Chrys Black Jr., Central Catholic never trailed at Mansion Park Stadium, cruising to a 32-14 victory over Harrisburg in the state semifinals.

Here’s how the contest went down.

The stars

PCC’s Chrys Black Jr. was the standout in this contest, as the sophomore recorded 211 yards on 37 carries, scoring three times.

Top recruit Roman Thompson also scored a touchdown

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