Football

Hempfield’s Blake Remaley runs the ball against Greensburg Salem’s defender Kenneth Shea during WPIAL football at Greensburg Salem’s Offutt Field on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018.
Westmoreland football notebook: Hempfield’s Remaley plays through injury
October 3, 2019
Quarterback Blake Remaley had the option to sit out and let time heal his ailment, but that just wasn’t his style.

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Coach Don Earley is shown addressing his Washington Township team. Earley earned the first of 200 coaching victories on Oct. 3, 1959 as the Red Raiders defeated South Huntingdon, 20-0.
Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: Legendary coach Don Earley earns 1st win
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.

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South Fayette’s Ryan McGuire(18) intercepts the ball intended for Upper St. Clair’s Mateo Cepullio (2) during their game on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 6
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 6:

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Gateway’s Derrick Davis leaves Mt. Lebanon defenders behind on the way to a fourth-quarter touchdown Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Antimarino Stadium at Gateway High School.
Gateway junior Derrick Davis adds another Top 25 football offer
Derrick Davis’ long list of scholarship offers is starting to resemble the Top 25 polls.

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Kiski Area’s Kenneth Blake (1) runs past Hampton’s Josh Andersson (33) Sept. 27 at Hampton.
A-K Valley football Q-and-A: Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake
October 2, 2019
Since their matchup with North Hills in Week 2, the Kiski Area Cavaliers have had a secret weapon in their backfield.

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Burrell’s Mikey Scherer had 33 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns against Deer Lakes on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.
Like A-K Valley running backs, The Birdie can play through pain
Overall record: 48-16 (75%)

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Moon’s Jeremiah Dean pulls down Bethel Park’s Dominic Esposito during a game Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Bethel Park.
High school football schedule for Week 6
Thursday

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Jeannette’s Jackson Pruitt is competing for the 2019 Jayhawks.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 6
Larry Callaway

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Trib HSSN state football rankings for Week 6
October 1, 2019
The WPIAL continues to shine bright in the Trib HSSN state rankings following Week 5.

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Knoch’s Matt Goodlin works for extra yardage against Highlands in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Highlands Golden Ram Stadium.
George Guido: Knoch, Highlands to be tested against No. 2 South Fayette
In the Class 4A Northwest Conference, Knoch remains on the brink of WPIAL playoff qualification, and Highlands jumped into the playoff race with victories the last two weeks.

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WPIAL Football Team of the Week: Week 5
September 30, 2019
The stage was set for a fantastic finish to a classic high school football game.

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Deer Lakes senior AJ Dorman poses with his football pads, saxophone and soccer goal.
Some high school athletes take on two sports in same season
In recent years, high school athletes have started to specialize in one sport in hopes of improving their chances at playing in college.

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A yard marker is used in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Middle Tennessee and Duke Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Rankings: Class 2A in District 6 is tight
September 29, 2019
The PIAA District 6 football rankings have been posted through Week 5.

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WPIAL football player of the week: Week 5
President Teddy Roosevelt had his rough riders to help in the Spanish-American war.

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Belle Vernon’s Nolan Labuda (5) runs the ball past Laurel Highlands’ Daniel Izzi (1) during their game Sept. 13, 2019, at Belle Vernon.
October arrives with high stakes on HSSN
The fall high school sports action seems to take on a more important feel as the calendar turns from September to October this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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North Allegheny head coach Art Walker Jr. congratulates Khalil Dinkins after his touchdown against Seneca Valley Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Nextier Stadium in Jackson.
6 WPIAL football teams clinch early playoff berths at the midway point
September 28, 2019
The regular season is only half over, and there are already six WPIAL football teams that have clinched a playoff spot.

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Serra Catholic plays Burgettstown on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019.
Phillis’ big day keeps Burgettstown perfect in win over Serra Catholic
Burgettstown wasn’t perfect Saturday, but it remains undefeated.

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Burrell’s Mike Scherer drives for yardage as Deer Lakes Austin Duddy attempts to make the tackle in the first half at Burrell Friday.Sept 27, 2019.
Big East Conference playoff picture getting murky
Just like they have in years past, the waters are getting murky in the Class 3A Big East Conference playoff picture.

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Kiski Area’s Kenneth Blake (1) runs past Hampton’s Josh Andersson (33) Sept. 27, 2019 at Hampton.
Alle-Kiski Valley football notebook: Kiski Area ‘excited’ about milestone win
With wins over Allderdice in Week Zero and Fox Chapel on Sept. 13, the Kiski Area football team put itself in position for the 300th win in program history.

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Moon’s Brenden Luffey reacts as Bethel Park players celebrate their overtime win Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Bethel Park.
5 takeaways from Week 5: WPIAL working overtime
Not many WPIAL football teams have worked overtime this season, but regulation wasn’t enough for three games Friday night.

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