Football
Late touchdown lifts Springdale past Deer Lakes
August 24, 2019
The first football game between Springdale and Deer Lakes in 26 years proved to be a memorable one.
Defense carries Serra Catholic over Yough
As Serra Catholic and Yough took the field for a Week Zero matchup, both did so facing similar questions.
GCC hangs on against Monessen to give Bret Colbert his 1st coaching win
August 23, 2019
Week Zero presents a chance for some of the top teams across the WPIAL to play nonconference games as they prepare for their conference schedules.
Demetris McKnight’s big game lifts New Castle over Shaler
In a tit-for-tat football game, New Castle coach Joe Cowart knew who had to get the ball with time ticking away.
Baldwin held in check against Avalon (Md.)
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.
Plum gains momentum with Week Zero win over Highlands
Plum went into its Week Zero matchup at Highlands hoping to take some positive momentum into Class 5A Foothills Conference play and the Mustangs got it in all three phases of the game.
Knoch blanks Hampton in season opener
Entering their WPIAL Week Zero nonconferene matchup, the 52nd edition of the Knoch versus Hampton rivalry, the all-time series was tied at 25-25-1.
Cherpak’s record at TJ speaks for itself
He is considered by many to be the Michaelangelo of high school football in Western Pennsylvania, if not the state.
Plum’s Matolcsy hopes to build on solid sophomore season as 2-way player
Max Matolcsy led the Plum football team last year in receiving yards and touchdowns, total tackles and interceptions.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Rivals Greensburg Salem, Hempfield brace for clash
On paper, Friday’s season- opening football game between Greensburg Salem and Hempfield looks like one of the better matchups between the rival teams.
Penn Hills girls to rely on team effort in quest for postseason berth
August 22, 2019
Without a superstar on their roster, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito will need a team effort to make the WPIAL playoffs this season.
WPIAL high school football players to watch for Week Zero
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week Zero:
Pytlak grows into 2-way talent for Yough football
Russell Pytlak has been a work-in-progress type of player for coach Scott Wood and his staff at Yough.
Ross takes on leadership role for young Valley team
Leadership is a quality every coach looks for in his players. They look for players who can step up when the game is on the line or someone who leads with his voice and actions, a player who holds teammates to higher standards.
McKeesport football team returns plenty for triple-option offense
Matt Miller isn’t one to predict conference title wins or WPIAL championship triumphs.
Youthful Elizabeth Forward aims to reload after 8-2 season
After three straight winning seasons, a pair of playoff appearances and back-to-back conference championships, Mike Collodi acknowledges the upcoming football season will be different than in years past at Elizabeth Forward.
Bentworth confident it can build on last season’s success despite graduation losses
When a team is struggling, sometimes a shakeup helps. A change in the lineup, a change of scenery or a different pre-game ritual can help to turn a team’s fortunes.
New coach with winning ways ignites optimism at California
Four months ago, the California football program was shrouded in uncertainty. Pressed with the desire to spend more time with his family, Darrin Dillow, the Trojans’ coach for the past four seasons, resigned.
South Allegheny football team eager for fresh start after 2018 collapse
Success in sports often can often be fleeting. A winning formula quickly can turn sour when injuries and adversity hit, spiraling wins into losses in an instant.
