Football
South Side looks to build on trip to WPIAL title game
August 19, 2019
The South Side Rams had championship DNA coursing through their veins during the 2018 season.
Piccinini out to change culture for Carlynton football
Rich Piccinini is one of the few football coaches in the WPIAL who knows what it is like to be in the playoffs with Carlynton. He was the Cougars’ offensive coordinator in 2001, the last time the team qualified for the postseason.
Krevokuch grows into expanded role in Norwin offense
If the Norwin football team hopes to qualify for the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs this season, then the Knights will need a big season from senior quarterback Jack Salopek.
Ross set to guide Valley’s young roster
Graduation can hit high school athletic programs. Valley knows that feeling.
Newly-led Summit Academy to play 5 of 6 top seeds from last year
Joe Marak might only be in his first year as head coach at Summit Academy, but it’s just like home to him.
Steel Valley adjusts to new coach, shorthanded roster
Maroon and gold is the new blue and gold for new Steel Valley coach Ray Braszo as the long-time coach will once again walk the home sideline at Ironmen Stadium.
After roster turnover, Shady Side Academy to rely on speed
The Shady Side Academy football team won its first 10 games before falling to South Side in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs a year ago.
East Allegheny hopeful for playoff 3-peat
East Allegheny was a spectator of the WPIAL football playoffs from 2012 to ‘15.
Veteran players hope to lead Apollo-Ridge back to playoffs
The Apollo-Ridge football team, youthful over the past couple of seasons, returns experience at several key positions this fall, and coach John Skiba said the Vikings are pointing in the right direction for a return to the WPIAL playoffs.
Avonworth hopes to challenge in Allegheny Conference with new QB Penrod
Playing quarterback for Avonworth will provide Park Penrod plenty of opportunities to shine.
Coach Rod Steele makes West Mifflin roster battle for jobs in 1st season
A few days of heat acclimation and a week of camp wasn’t enough time for Rod Steele to pick starters.
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.
Waynesburg to ride talented backfield in Tri-County West
The Waynesburg backfield will have some familiar faces in it this fall; they just might not be lined up in the same places.
South Park ready to rebound with experienced group
South Park football coach Marty Rieck isn’t one to make excuses for shortcomings, but the fact of the matter is that his team was young last season.
Quaker Valley redesigns offense, keeps playoff goals intact
Quaker Valley was already going to have a thinner-than-usual roster this season, and then its starting quarterback moved to another state in July.
Keystone Oaks will turn to young players to try to make run at playoffs
Late last summer, Keystone Oaks was the talk of the town. When autumn came in Week 5, the Golden Eagles’ season turned upside down.
New coach Weiss wants Hopewell to compete, be physical
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.
Central Valley expects to be in contention again
In less than a decade on the scene, Central Valley has established itself among the WPIAL’s elite football programs.
