Football

Ball-hawking defense helps Greensburg Central Catholic stuff Springdale

September 27, 2019

Greensburg Central Catholic forced three turnovers and used a strong mix of rushing and passing to win its third consecutive Eastern Conference game, defeating Springdale, 33-7.

Ball-hawking secondary leads Monessen to rout of Bentworth

Monessen’s defense compiled six takeaways and the offense rode the arm and legs of quarterback Isaiah Beltram on the way to a 60-3 victory over Bentworth on Friday night in Tri-County South Conference.

Long drive helps Baldwin secure win against Woodland Hills

The Drive. Baldwin secured its 30-27 conference win Sept. 20 against visiting Woodland Hills thanks in large part to a crucial 18-play, 93-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Mason Stahl.

Chick’s Picks aims to reverse the curse in Week 5

September 26, 2019

After more than two decades of successful WPIAL prognosticating, it comes as no surprise when Chick’s Picks is contacted with various opportunities to increase her fame.

Leechburg’s Dan Hauser scored five touchdowns on five carries as the Blue Devils defeated Ford City, 42-0, on Sept. 29, 1979.

A-K Valley Through the Years: One century ago, Owens Field made debut

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.

Moon quarterback Dante Clay works out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 5

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 5:

One Class 5A rival replaces another in the new Trib 10 power rankings.

September 25, 2019

Two Trib 10 teams from a week ago lost in Week 4, one dropping a spot while the other dropped out completely.

Burrell quarterback Alex Arledge participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Latrobe High School.

Birdie fired up for Burrell-Deer Lakes air show

Overall Record: 40-14

Burrell’s Seth Fishbach intercepts a pass intended for Vaugh Ross in the first quarter at Valley High School Friday, Aug 23, 2019.

Burrell, Deer Lakes to showcase high-octane passing attacks in Week 5 showdown

Friday night’s matchup between Deer Lakes and Burrell has the makings to be special.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 5

Kenny Blake

Elizabeth Forward’s Nicholas Hunnell tackles Ricky Hunter on Sept. 13 at Warrior Stadium.

A-K Valley football Q&A: Freeport’s Ricky Hunter

Freeport got in the win column for the first time Friday night and did so in a dominating way, scoring touchdowns in all three phases of the game.

North Allegheny’s Amosis Porter Jr. tackles Mt. Lebanon’s Visawn Pennix for a loss Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in McCandless.

High school football schedule for Week 5

Thursday

Jeannette sophomore WR/DB Brett Birch is the Jayhawks’ leading receiver.

Westmoreland County football Q&A with Jeannette’s Brett Birch

A rigorous offseason of training is what Brett Birch credits for his impact on the Jeannette football team.

Southmoreland coach Dave Keefer said a matchup with McGuffey on Friday will be his team’s toughest test so far.

Competitive fire burns for Southmoreland in battle of unbeatens with McGuffey

Will the coke ovens light up the sky over Alverton on Friday night?

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Brandon Brown (13)

Westmoreland County don’t-miss football games for Week 5

Class 6A

North Catholic’s Jaren Thimons bobbles the ball as Derry’s Amari Graham defends during a game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Mars.

The Birdie doesn’t need a backup to pick Westmoreland County games

Last week: 12-3 (80.0)

3 WPIAL teams take top spots in latest state rankings

September 24, 2019

Only two teams fell out of the Trib HSSN state rankings following Week 4, but there was other movement in the rankings including a pair of new top-ranked teams.