Back in the state semifinals for the fifth straight season, 6A No. 1 Harrisburg battles WPIAL champ Pittsburgh Central Catholic at 7 p.m. Saturday. Below is a closer look at the matchup.

Harrisburg vs. Pittsburgh Central Catholic7 p.m. Saturday, Mansion Park Stadium Altoona

THE COUGARS (13-0): In a season filled with impressive wins and dominant performances, Harrisburg upped the ante a week ago against Central York. In a nutshell, the talented Panthers had zero chance to stop Harrisburg’s string of District 3 titles, which speaks volumes about where the Cougars are at the moment.

Only a state title will satisfy, really. Don’t expect the Cougars to put the cart before the horse, though. RBs Messiah Mickens, a recent Virginia Tech pledge, and PJ Dent dictate the tempo on O. So does QB M

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