Football
With lofty expectations, Penn-Trafford football team expects more in ’24
November 12, 2023
When you have recently won the WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A football titles, expectations for future remain high.
Strong playoff performance led to Penn Hills’ biggest offensive explosion in 5 years
Charles Morris had to wait until his second season to coach his first playoff game as the Penn Hills football coach. The Indians’ performance left quite the impression on anyone who saw it.
5 things we learned in Week 11 of the WPIAL football season: Semifinals feature new blood
November 11, 2023
Some teams are penciled into the semifinals before the WPIAL playoffs even start. Aliquippa, after winning Friday, will make its 17th straight appearance in the final four.
WPIAL announces playoff sites for football semifinals
WPIAL football playoffs
After 3rd straight playoff season, Franklin Regional football wants to take next step
Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy spent Nov. 6 collecting equipment and doing exit interviews with his players.
Mohawk defeats Imani Christian to reach WPIAL semis for 1st time
November 10, 2023
Forty-eight minutes of play came down to the final 12 seconds. But in reality, it came down to the previous 11 games of the season.
McKeesport makes big plays in Class 4A quarterfinal win over Trinity
When it comes to playoff football in the WPIAL, it’s vital to limit mistakes and be opportunistic in making big plays.
Beaver Falls gets revenge vs. Neshannock with win on 2-point try
It figures the second tussle between Beaver Falls and Neshannock this season would come down to a 2-point conversion.
East Allegheny holds off South Park to advance to 1st semifinal since 1992
Tears swelled in East Allegheny coach Dom Pecora’s eyes Friday as he discussed the emotional 28-21 WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal victory the Wildcats had just completed to advance to their first semifinal since 1992.
Avonworth running game revs up in 2nd half of quarterfinal win over Beaver
With their undefeated season on the line, only leading by a touchdown at halftime, No. 2 Avonworth turned to its run game to open the second half.
Bishop Canevin gets ground game going to finish off California
Coming into the WPIAL Class A quarterfinal between No. 3 Bishop Canevin and No. 6 California, the Trojans’ running attack was grabbing all the headlines.
North Allegheny routs Canon-McMillan to set up rematch with Central Catholic
North Allegheny quarterback Logan Kushner won a foot race four plays into Friday night’s WPIAL Class 6A semifinal playoff game at Wright Field.
WPIAL Class 6A high school football playoff previews for Nov. 10, 2023
November 9, 2023
Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.
WPIAL Class A high school football previews for Nov. 10, 2023
Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.
WPIAL Class 2A high school football playoff previews for Nov. 10, 2023
Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.
WPIAL Class 3A high school football playoff previews for Nov. 10, 2023
Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.
WPIAL Class 4A high school football playoff previews for Nov. 10, 2023
Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.
WPIAL Class 5A high school football playoff previews for Nov. 10, 2023
Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.
Trib 10: Time for top teams in power rankings to join playoff fray
November 8, 2023
This week, we hit the midway point of the WPIAL football playoffs.
The Birdie’s No. 1 priority is picking Westmoreland County playoff games
Last week: 8-1 (88.9%)
