Football
Deep senior class ready to lead the charge for OLSH
August 23, 2023
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s Brazell twins have been collecting motivation over the past couple of seasons.
With star QB returning for sophomore season, Fort Cherry looks to keep climbing
Ever since suffering through a winless season four years ago, Fort Cherry has been on an upward trajectory.
Chartiers-Houston hopes to turn hours in weight room into wins on field
Chartiers-Houston lineman Jack Heiser knows the Buccaneers are equipped to keep moving forward this season. Up and down the roster, Chartiers-Houston has been building strength to push forward.
It’s back to the future for Burgettstown, coach Mark Druga
Burgettstown has a new head coach, but he’s no stranger to the Blue Devils sideline.
Strong offseason breeds optimism at Avella despite small roster
Avella carries one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. The Eagles’ personnel can change greatly year by year due to the small numbers, but the Eagles always come motivated despite those challenges.
QB Chase Weihrauch aims to lead Springdale football team to bounce-back season
Chase Weihrauch made his starting quarterback debut in last year’s Week Zero game against Ligonier Valley.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week Zero
Here’s a look at four Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week Zero:
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A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week Zero
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Senior Kadin Keefer flourishes in Southmoreland’s QB-friendly offense
When Tim Bukowski joined the staff as the offensive coordinator at Southmoreland in 2018, he didn’t just put in a new offense. He made it a priority to develop quarterbacks who could run it.
QB Cecere has Riverview football team ready for breakthrough
August 22, 2023
Rocco Cecere spent his freshman and sophomore seasons as a backup quarterback in the Riverview offense.
Senior Metcalfe set to lead Penn-Trafford football team
It seems like every year Penn-Trafford has a senior football player step up to make a name for himself.
Countdown to kickoff: Rule change for 2023 alters how penalties are marked off
August 21, 2023
As with any new high school football season, there are plenty of changes with players, coaches and and even rules.
Union looks to ride wave of championship momentum to another strong season
Union senior quarterback Braylon Thomas doesn’t want to see the party end after the seismic wave of momentum that overtook the football team last season.
Summit Academy eyes improvement in Big 7 Conference
Summit Academy’s football team took its share of lumps last season, but there were plenty of learning moments for the players and coaches.
South Side ready to take next step toward championship berth
One win separated South Side from the chance to play at Acrisure Stadium for a WPIAL championship.
Shenango looks to amp up offense to return to top of loaded Big 7 Conference
After back-to-back trips to the WPIAL Class A quarterfinals, Shenango missed the postseason in 2022. Coach Jimmy Graham attributed the 2-8 overall record, including a 2-4 mark in the Big Seven Conference, to a “perfect storm” of factors.
Rochester looks to avoid injury woes, go on another playoff run
There are plenty of things that Gene Matsook wants his Rochester football team to achieve this year. Staying healthy is at the top of the list.
Northgate finds strength in numbers
Every time Northgate players walked into the weight room this offseason, they were confronted with the same reminders.
Plum quarterback Franzi will benefit from having most of last season’s offense back
Plum coach Matt Morgan called Sean Franzi one of most underrated players in the WPIAL.
