Peters Township running back Nico Pate (7) bursts upfield, escaping the grasp of Woodland Hills tacklers, including Dontae Dutrieuille (27), during WPIAL Class 5A football playoff action Friday night.

Peters Township's Donovan McMillon (3) negotiates his way around Woodland Hills lineman Julius Brown (55) during WPIAL playoff action. McMillon's interception was negated, however the Indians still jumped ahead, 20-6, by halftime.

Peters Township defensive back Luke Petrarca (14) celebrates with teammates after his interception return for a touchdown against Woodland Hills.

Luke Petrarca

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Luke Petrarca races toward the end zone after picking off a pass during Peters Township’s first-round playoff game against Woodland Hills Friday night.

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Nico Pate (7) watches which way Corban Hondru (10) blocks Jean Edmundson (26) during Peters Township’s WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Friday night against Woodland Hills.