Bishop McDevitt High School is a

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in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1918 and renamed in 1957 to honor the memory of the Most Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, fourth

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of Harrisburg and founder of the school. It is located in the

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. On January 7, 2013, the new Bishop McDevitt High School opened on 1 Crusader Way. It replaced the historic building at 2200 Market Street after 70 years.

Athletics

Bishop McDevitt is a part of

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District 3. McDevitt is known for its athletics especially the football team. Other sports at McDevitt include: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Coed Cross Country, Coed Track & Field, Coed Golf, Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Tennis, Wrestling, Coed Swimming, Coed Bowling, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse. * 1995 State AA Football Champions * 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, & 2021 District 3 Football Champions * 2009 State AA Boys Track & Field Champions * 2010, 2011 , 2013 & 2021 District 3 Football Champions and State Runner-up * 2010 MidPenn Champions Girls Track and Field * 2011 District 3 AA Girls Track & Field Champions * 2011 Conference Undefeated Title Girls Track and Field * 2011 MidPenn Champions Girls Track and Field * 2012 District 3 AA Girls Soccer Champions * 2022 State AAAA Football Champions

Notable alumni

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References

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