St. Joe’s Prep earns third consecutive state title, this time against Pittsburgh Central Catholic

The Prep has captured seven titles in nine state final appearances since 2016 — alongside its third consecutive crown.

St. Joe's Prep quarterback Charlie Foulke (4), seen here in action against Wissahickon earlier this year, led the Hawks to its third consecutive state title on Saturday.Read moreTyger Williams / Staff Photographer

by Staff Reports

Published Dec. 7, 2024, 10:47 p.m. ET

St. Joseph’s Prep rolled past Pittsburgh Central Catholic, 35-6, to win the PIAA Class 6A championship Saturday at Cumberland Valley High School.

The Hawks (11-2) scored 21 points in the first quarter, which featured an 80-yard rushing touchdown from running back Khyan Billups. The Prep has captured seven titles in nine state final appearances since 2016 — alongside its third consecutive crown.

Sophomore quarterback Charlie Foulke threw a 19-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to Jett Harrison. The rest of the Hawks’ points were on the ground as Billups finished with three rushing touchdowns before halftime.

After going scoreless in the first quarter, Central Catholic got on the board in the second with a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Jy’aire Walls but missed the extra point. The Hawks led, 28-6, at the half.

Late in the fourth quarter, senior running back Will Vokolis scored a 44-yard rushing touchdown to seal the win.