Football
Bill Hand returns to Riverside sidelines as Panthers aim to contend in MAC
August 18, 2023
More than two decades since the last time they had a chance to welcome their new head coach with the phrase, the Riverside football team is ready to again say, “Aloha, Mr. Hand.”
New coach hopes to guide Freedom to success
It was mid-March when Ron Balog took the reins of the Freedom football team. It’s been full-speed ahead since.
Western Beaver driven to erase memory of disappointing finish to 2022
Forgive the Western Beaver football team if it comes into the 2023 season with a chip on its shoulder.
Yough aims to build on positives from last season
August 17, 2023
Ben Hoffer was part of a Yough football team that won three conference titles and compiled 24-15 record.
With young roster, Ligonier Valley works to come together quickly
Since Roger Beitel became football coach at Ligonier Valley 20 years ago, he has taken his squad to a team camp at Shippensburg University in July.
Burrell ready to run back into WPIAL playoffs
While some WPIAL offensive attacks look to incorporate both ground and air assaults, Burrell often loads up its tanks with the hopes of steamrolling opponents.
Apollo-Ridge aims to gain experience in a hurry
When asked to appraise his team’s expectations for this season, Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba didn’t pull any punches.
Highlands’ Aaran Randolph likely to grab more headlines this fall
Aaran Randolph had quite an introduction to A-K Valley football fans.
Deep backfield gives Latrobe options in running game
When teams prepared to play Latrobe last season, their focus was on stopping bruising running back Robert Fulton.
Explosive offense has Southmoreland in position for big year
August 16, 2023
Attend a Southmoreland football game. Stay for the fireworks.
Optimistic Mt. Pleasant eyes 5th consecutive playoff appearance
A total of 16 returning lettermen, including 13 starters on offense and defense combined, have the Mt. Pleasant community buzzing. With all that experience coming back, there’s hope among the faithful that this could be a special year.
With new coach in charge, top playmaker graduated, change comes to Greensburg Salem
Change is a good thing.
Freeport linemen hoping to pave the way toward Allegheny 6 title defense
It’s unlikely Isaac “Ickey” Woods will score a touchdown this season.
Valley puts focus on a ‘winning mentality’
August 15, 2023
At the first meeting new Valley football coach Mark Adams had with his team, the theme of his message was change.
Near-misses have Knoch optimistic for 2nd year in Allegheny 6
Last year, Knoch football had one win, but essentially was one point away from qualifying for the playoffs.
Young Freeport looks to outslug opponents in defense of conference title
Freeport doesn’t have the largest linemen in Class 3A.
Deer Lakes aims to build off playoff berth in Allegheny 6
Deer Lakes finished fourth in the Allegheny 6 Conference last year and earned a berth to the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Hempfield senior quarterback takes on leadership role
If there is one player that Hempfield first-year football coach Nick Keefer is relying on this season, it’s senior quarterback/safety Keiran Lippmann.
Seton LaSalle rebuilds roster after winless campaign
Tim Storino is hoping the 2022 season was a valuable learning experience for the Seton LaSalle football team.
Quaker Valley determined to develop a winning mentality
The 2022 season appeared promising in the early going for the Quaker Valley football team.
