District 6-2A football championship game moved to Saturday
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Thursday, November 15, 2018 | 2:24 PM
Forecasts of up to a foot of snow in the Altoona area have forced the PIAA District 6 football committee to move the Class 2A championship from Friday to Saturday at Mansion Park Stadium.
The time will stay the same, 7 p.m.
Ligonier Valley (12-0) will face Richland (12-0) for the title. Ligonier Valley has won back-to-back Class 2A titles.
The schedule change will give Ligonier Valley an extra day to prepare for high-powered Richland. Both teams average more than 45 points per game.
Because Ligonier Valley canceled school Thursday, the team will hold a volunteer practice at Weller Field.
“Because we played on Saturday, our preparation was cut short,” Beitel said. “This will benefit us.”
PIAA District 6 chairman Ralph Cecere said that game is the only change right now. He hinted things could change for a pair of Class A semifinals.
United and Northern Cambria are scheduled to play at 7 p.m. Friday,and Juniata Valley will host Bishop Guilfoyle at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Paul Schofield is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Paul at pschofield@tribweb.com or via Twitter @Schofield_Trib.
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