Overtime: All Aliquippa does is win, but now they’re being punished for it

PIAA rules team must play in Class 5A for next two seasons & :10—You’ve heard the ex­pression before, I am sure. “Blessed and Cursed!” That can be said about the historic and unprecedented Aliquip­pa Quips High School foot­ball program, who won the PIAA state championship in Class 4A with a 60-14 triumph over Dallas, Dec. 7, 2023. Aliquippa is blessed with the homegrown talent and culture to be the best you can be on and off the football field. And cursed by those who want to bring their dominance to an end any way they can; and for those who do, be careful what you wish for! :09—I’ll come back to that shortly, clearly there are a few things to call attention to. But let’s take a walk down a not so distant mem­ory lane and be reminded of the greatness we know as Aliquippa High School foot­ball. #1. Five football state championships (1991, 2003, 2018, 2021, 2023). #2. The only high school that has three graduates in the Pro Football Hall of fame; Mike Ditka (5x Pro Bowl – 2x All Pro – 1x Super Bowl – 1x NFL Champion), Ty Law (5x Pro Bowl – 2x All Pro...