Author: Sean Saputo
Avonworth uses ground game to pull away from stubborn Greensburg Salem in 2nd half
November 1, 2024
Fifth-seeded Avonworth opened Friday night’s WPIAL Class 3A first-round matchup with a flurry, going up three scores, but still had to hold off pesky, 12th-seeded Greensburg Salem before coming out on top 43-27 thanks to a dominant running attack.
Rushing trio of Spell, Cromerdie, Boyd leads McKeesport past Mars
October 11, 2024
McKeesport’s trio of Kemon Spell, Anthony Cromerdie and Anthony Boyd combined for 350 yards on the ground and four touchdowns (two each by Spell and Cromerdie), giving the Tigers sole possession of first place in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference with a 28-7 victory over Mars.
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
August 31, 2024
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley.
Sophomore’s clutch goal lifts Freedom past Riverview in tense Class A title game
November 3, 2023
In the lone matchup of top two seeds in the WPIAL girls soccer championships this season, No. 1 Riverview and No. 2 Freedom were locked in a scoreless stalemate for more than 70 minutes Friday evening.
Moon holds off Bethel Park’s 2nd-half surge for Allegheny 6 victory
October 14, 2023
The Moon Tigers looked poised to make a statement Friday night in their Class 5A Allegheny 6 Conference matchup against Bethel Park.
Clairton routs Riverview to keep hot streak going
September 15, 2023
After returning to form last week in a runaway victory over Our Lady of Sacred Heart, putting back-to-back shutouts and an 0-2 start in the rear view, the Clairton Bears made a number of big plays and racked up 487 yards of offense in route to a 35-3 victory over the Riverview Raiders.
Peters Township dominates Mars, heads to Class 5A semifinals
November 2, 2019
Fifth-seeded Peters Township cruised past 12th-seeded Mars, 47-6, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Cole Spencer’s big night leads Pine-Richland past Seneca Valley
October 19, 2019
Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, leading his Class 6A No. 3 Rams (8-1, 6-1) to a 35-21 victory over No. 5 Seneca Valley (3-6, 3-4).
Baldwin’s breakthrough season continues with double OT win over Bethel Park
October 11, 2019
During pregame homecoming ceremonies Friday night, the 1999 Baldwin Highlanders football team was recognized on the 20th anniversary of the program’s last conference championship.
Baldwin shuts out West Allegheny for 3rd straight win
October 4, 2019
An 82-yard touchdown run by Angelo Priore on the first play of the second half provided the knockout blow as Baldwin scored a 23-0 win over Baldwin on Friday night, sealing its first three-game winning streak since 2005.
Mt. Lebanon pulls away in 4th quarter of win over Hempfield
September 27, 2019
Visawn Pennix had two carries for negative-18 yards halfway through the fourth quarter.
Moon beats Baldwin for best start in six years
September 13, 2019
For the first time in six years, Moon is off to a 3-1 start.
Nico Flati’s clutch TD helps West Allegheny edge Chartiers Valley
August 30, 2019
Nico Flati’s 37-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2 play with less than 90 seconds left in the game lifted West Allegheny to a 35-31 victory over Chartiers Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin held in check against Avalon (Md.)
August 23, 2019
After fumbling the opening possession and allowing a touchdown just a few plays later, Avalon faced a 7-0 deficit. But the Black Knights took control from then on, defeating Baldwin(0-1, 0-0), 26-7, in a game that was part of the Western Pa. vs. Everyone Showcase at Woodland Hills’ Wolvarena.
Veteran New Brighton looks to continue upward trend
August 19, 2019
Through five weeks of the 2018 season, New Brighton had 1-4 record. What had the look of a third consecutive year of missing the postseason took a complete turn in the right direction. The Lions went 4-1 down the stretch.
New coach Weiss wants Hopewell to compete, be physical
August 18, 2019
Four-to-six, A-to-B. That phrase has become a team motto for the Hopewell Vikings in 2019 behind first-year coach Matt Weiss.
Beaver Falls football team looks to turn 2018 success into championship
In 2016, for the first time since 1984, Beaver Falls celebrated a WPIAL championship. In defense of the title in 2017, the Tigers won one game. However, last year, Beaver Falls bounced back to win nine games before falling to eventual Class 3A champion Aliquippa in the semifinals.
Mt. Lebanon blanks Allderdice in Section 1-6A
May 2, 2019
Mt. Lebanon celebrated five seniors on Wednesday and continued bringing joy to them and the fans, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the first en route to a 13-0 victory over Section 1-6A foe Allderdice.
Avonworth uses ground game to pull away from stubborn Greensburg Salem in 2nd half
November 1, 2024
Fifth-seeded Avonworth opened Friday night’s WPIAL Class 3A first-round matchup with a flurry, going up three scores, but still had to hold off pesky, 12th-seeded Greensburg Salem before coming out on top 43-27 thanks to a dominant running attack.
Rushing trio of Spell, Cromerdie, Boyd leads McKeesport past Mars
October 11, 2024
McKeesport’s trio of Kemon Spell, Anthony Cromerdie and Anthony Boyd combined for 350 yards on the ground and four touchdowns (two each by Spell and Cromerdie), giving the Tigers sole possession of first place in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference with a 28-7 victory over Mars.
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
August 31, 2024
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley.
Sophomore’s clutch goal lifts Freedom past Riverview in tense Class A title game
November 3, 2023
In the lone matchup of top two seeds in the WPIAL girls soccer championships this season, No. 1 Riverview and No. 2 Freedom were locked in a scoreless stalemate for more than 70 minutes Friday evening.
Moon holds off Bethel Park’s 2nd-half surge for Allegheny 6 victory
October 14, 2023
The Moon Tigers looked poised to make a statement Friday night in their Class 5A Allegheny 6 Conference matchup against Bethel Park.
Clairton routs Riverview to keep hot streak going
September 15, 2023
After returning to form last week in a runaway victory over Our Lady of Sacred Heart, putting back-to-back shutouts and an 0-2 start in the rear view, the Clairton Bears made a number of big plays and racked up 487 yards of offense in route to a 35-3 victory over the Riverview Raiders.
Peters Township dominates Mars, heads to Class 5A semifinals
November 2, 2019
Fifth-seeded Peters Township cruised past 12th-seeded Mars, 47-6, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Cole Spencer’s big night leads Pine-Richland past Seneca Valley
October 19, 2019
Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more, leading his Class 6A No. 3 Rams (8-1, 6-1) to a 35-21 victory over No. 5 Seneca Valley (3-6, 3-4).
Baldwin’s breakthrough season continues with double OT win over Bethel Park
October 11, 2019
During pregame homecoming ceremonies Friday night, the 1999 Baldwin Highlanders football team was recognized on the 20th anniversary of the program’s last conference championship.
Baldwin shuts out West Allegheny for 3rd straight win
October 4, 2019
An 82-yard touchdown run by Angelo Priore on the first play of the second half provided the knockout blow as Baldwin scored a 23-0 win over Baldwin on Friday night, sealing its first three-game winning streak since 2005.
Mt. Lebanon pulls away in 4th quarter of win over Hempfield
September 27, 2019
Visawn Pennix had two carries for negative-18 yards halfway through the fourth quarter.
Moon beats Baldwin for best start in six years
September 13, 2019
For the first time in six years, Moon is off to a 3-1 start.
Nico Flati’s clutch TD helps West Allegheny edge Chartiers Valley
August 30, 2019
Nico Flati’s 37-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2 play with less than 90 seconds left in the game lifted West Allegheny to a 35-31 victory over Chartiers Valley on Friday night.
Baldwin held in check against Avalon (Md.)
August 23, 2019
After fumbling the opening possession and allowing a touchdown just a few plays later, Avalon faced a 7-0 deficit. But the Black Knights took control from then on, defeating Baldwin(0-1, 0-0), 26-7, in a game that was part of the Western Pa. vs. Everyone Showcase at Woodland Hills’ Wolvarena.
Veteran New Brighton looks to continue upward trend
August 19, 2019
Through five weeks of the 2018 season, New Brighton had 1-4 record. What had the look of a third consecutive year of missing the postseason took a complete turn in the right direction. The Lions went 4-1 down the stretch.
New coach Weiss wants Hopewell to compete, be physical
August 18, 2019
Four-to-six, A-to-B. That phrase has become a team motto for the Hopewell Vikings in 2019 behind first-year coach Matt Weiss.
Beaver Falls football team looks to turn 2018 success into championship
In 2016, for the first time since 1984, Beaver Falls celebrated a WPIAL championship. In defense of the title in 2017, the Tigers won one game. However, last year, Beaver Falls bounced back to win nine games before falling to eventual Class 3A champion Aliquippa in the semifinals.
