Serra upset by high-scoring Prexies

Serra Catholic’s Elijah Ward loses the ball on a play that resulted in a 99-yard return for a touchdown by Washington’s Carlos Harper.

By JEREMY SELLEW

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There will be a new champion in the WPIAL’s Class 2A classification after defending champion Serra Catholic was upset and dethroned Friday night. No. 12 Washington got three takeaways and two defensive touchdowns from Carlos Harper, and Eddie Lewis ran for 197 yards on 20 carries to lead the Prexies to a lopsided 49-21 win over the Eagles at Norwin High School.

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