Football
Jordan Stancovich relies on football instincts to set Gateway tackles record
November 8, 2019
Football highlights often feature pinpoint passes, dazzling runs and spectacular catches, but not when senior Jordan Stancovich is on the field.
A by-the-numbers look at Baldwin’s football season
Several players on the Baldwin football team enjoyed outstanding statistical seasons.
Quaker Valley keeps the faith during trying football season
The record doesn’t tell the whole story. It rarely does.
Norwin closes book on record-breaking career of QB Jack Salopek
Norwin’s highly touted senior quarterback Jack Salopek ended his high school career as the all-time leading passer in Westmoreland County history.
Allegheny 8 co-champions Moon, Peters Township rematch in WPIAL quarterfinals
The WPIAL football playoffs often bring together unfamiliar teams, so their coaches spend hours studying one another on film.
Belle Vernon preps for South Fayette with ‘laser focus’
November 7, 2019
Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert had a message for his football team after last week’s quarterfinal win over New Castle.
Late-season success boosts confidence for Shaler football
Once the Class 5A football playoffs started, things got ugly for the WPIAL’s Northern Conference.
Hampton senior scores inspirational touchdown
On the last game of its season against its most bitter rival, Dustin Payne proved to Hampton — and everyone at Fridley Field that night — there is no such thing as a losing season.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class A
Class A Semifinals
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 2A
Class 2A Quarterfinals
George Guido’s Through the Years: Big crowd watched Knoch beat Freeport
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 3A
Class 3A Semifinals
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 4A
Class 4A Semifinals
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 5A
Class 5A Quarterfinals
WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 6A
Class 6A semifinals
After failed election bid, Chick’s Picks eyes up a Class 6A upset
As Election Day approached, Chick’s Picks pondered the idea of running for office. Her dream of being elected Head Prognosticator of District 7 seemed well within reach after her countless years of experience. The problem, however, was that she had waited too long to run a campaign. So, she called upon her go-to problem solver for help.
Trib 10 teams show their power in opening round of WPIAL football playoffs
November 6, 2019
There were no changes to this week’s Trib 10 as the ranked teams from last week were perfect.
High school football schedule for Week 11
WPIAL playoffs
Westmoreland County high school football Q&A: Derry’s Max Malis
Max Malis lists his three positions on the Derry football team as defensive end, offensive tackle and … fullback?
