McKeesport falls to top-seeded Aliquippa

McKeesport’s Jahmil Perryman dives at Aliquippa running back Tiqwai Hayes.

By Jose Negron

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No. 5 McKeesport lost the turnover battle and struggled to get its offense going in a 42-7 loss to No. 1 Aliquippa in a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal matchup Friday at Canon-McMillan. The Tigers (11-2) committed five turnovers, including four in the first half, as the Quips (12-0) cashed in on the mistakes en route to their 15th consecutive trip to the district championship game.

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