Football
Belle Vernon seniors celebrate back-to-back WPIAL, PIAA football titles
May 20, 2024
For the second time in two seasons, Belle Vernon’s football team commemorated a state championship season with a ring ceremony at Leopard Hall on May 8.
Ligonier Valley, Latrobe, Jeannette coaches eager for East/West All-Star game
May 17, 2024
For Ligonier Valley’s Roger Beitel, Latrobe’s Ron Prady and Jeannette’s Tommy Paulone, being selected to coach in Sunday’s East/West All-Star games at Cumberland Valley is a tremendous honor.
Leechburg coach Randy Walters selected to coaching staff for U.S. Tackle National Team
May 13, 2024
Randy Walters was born and raised in Canada, a product of Grimsby, Ontario.
Top Western Pa. quarterbacks set to show skills at 4th Willie Thrower camp
May 8, 2024
More than 50 quarterbacks from the WPIAL and throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio will get a chance to show their stuff at the fourth annual Willie Thrower Memorial Award Foundation Quarterback Camp on Saturday at Valley High School.
WPIAL to hold eligibility hearing for Aliquippa football transfer Jamar Allen
May 6, 2024
The WPIAL will hold an eligibility hearing for Aliquippa sophomore Jamar Allen, an all-conference football player who transferred there from North Hills.
Pine-Richland’s Grant Argiro eyes future as college kicker
May 4, 2024
Grant Argiro has been the kicker on the Pine-Richland football team since he was a sophomore, but he also played junior varsity linebacker.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Football rivalry games put on hold this season
April 21, 2024
High school football season isn’t scheduled to begin until Aug. 23, but fans might be disappointed to know two long-time neighborhood clashes are being put on hold.
Girls flag football catching on at Shaler
The Shaler girls flag football team may not have everything figured out quite yet this season, but its all part of the process as coach Rob Heinrich helps the program adjust to rule changes.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford football to honor newest hall of fame class
April 13, 2024
Penn-Trafford football announced its 2024 hall of fame class, which will be honored in the fall.
Central Catholic QB Payton Wehner wins Willie Thrower Award
April 6, 2024
Central Catholic senior Payton Wehner was the only finalist for the fourth annual Willie Thrower Award who was honored in 2022.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 6, 2024: Top WPIAL QB to be honored with Willie Thrower Award
April 5, 2024
The top quarterback in the WPIAL from the 2023 season will be honored Saturday afternoon at the fourth annual Willie Thrower Award ceremony.
Vinnie Heller earns Thomas Jefferson’s prestigious Breisinger Award
March 24, 2024
His statistics are not gaudy.
Springdale hires Chad Walsh as football coach hoping he can change team’s fortunes
March 22, 2024
Chad Walsh has experience turning around struggling football programs.
When WPIAL makes realignment decisions aiming for competitive balance, critics emerge
March 12, 2024
WPIAL athletic directors received a survey from one of their colleagues Monday, seeking feedback about how the league makes its sections and schedules.
8 WPIAL all-stars selected for 67th annual Big 33 Football Classic
February 21, 2024
Eight WPIAL football players were among the 38 high school all-stars selected Wednesday to represent Pennsylvania in the 67th annual Big 33 Football Classic.
Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta named general manager for USA Football U20 team
February 20, 2024
Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta will serve as the general manager for the U.S. Under-20 national tackle football team that will take part in this summer’s International Federation of American Football World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, USA Football announced Tuesday.
WPIAL reveals Aliquippa’s 5A conference, but football coach says ‘it’s not settled’
The WPIAL revealed an updated football alignment Monday that has Aliquippa sharing a Class 5A conference with Fox Chapel, North Hills, Penn Hills, Pine-Richland, Plum and Shaler.
WPIAL says Butler football must take conference schedule, reviving years-long dispute
A seemingly settled dispute between Butler and the PIAA was rekindled Monday when the WPIAL said the school’s football team must play a conference schedule next fall.
Drive to improve, helpful mentors lead Franklin Regional grad to Division I football
February 17, 2024
Gentle giant Max Leven had a goal when he left Franklin Regional, but for him to achieve that goal, he felt he needed some fine-tuning.
