Shady Side’s defense takes over in upset of EF

Elizabeth Forward’s Zach Boyd flips over after intercepting a Shady Side Academy pass.

By Jose Negron

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For the first time in more than a decade, Shady Side Academy is heading to the WPIAL semifinals. The No. 6 Bulldogs played stout defense and made big plays when they needed to en route to a 31-17 upset victory over No. 3 Elizabeth Forward in the Class 3A quarterfinals at Warrior Stadium Friday night.

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