Aliquippa wins 21-14 against Trinity in playoff showdown

Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published October 31, 2025 9:15 P.M.

(Washington, Pa) The Aliquippa Quips travelled to Washington Friday night to visit the Trinity Hillers for the quarterfinal round of 2025 WPIAL playoffs.

Both teams got off to a fiery start with Aliquippa scoring on the opening drive to lead the game 7-0. Trinity soon answered on their possession marching down the field to knot the game at 7-7.

As the end of the first half was approaching Aliquippa marched down the field to 1st & Goal. With seconds left until the half, Trinity held Aliquippa at the goal line until time ran out, ending the half tied at 7-7.

Trinity started the second half with the ball. As a result, the Hillers managed to drive down the field and score 7 more making it a 14-7 game.

Aliquippa’s first possession in the second half was similar to the last in the first half. They marched down the field only to be halted by big Trinity stops.

With 6 minutes left in the game, Aliquippa managed a big run play to score and tie the game.

As the end of the game approached with the score still tied, Quip made a big pass play to grab a 21-14 lead with 20 seconds left.

Aliquippa held Trinity for the last 20 seconds and made a sack at the yard line to end the game and take the playoff victory.

FINAL SCORE: Aliquippa 21 Trinity 14