Football

Connellsville quarterback Anthony Piasecki
Connellsville’s 1st season with 3 coaches lays foundation for future success
August 24, 2023
The 2022 season brought a lot of change to the Connellsville football team. Instead of going with one coach, Connellsville employed three head coaches to help facilitate the overall improvement of the program.

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Frazier’s Andrew Bandish
Frazier hoping to take next step in rebuilding process
For the Frazier football team, a few years of struggles have certainly taken their toll on a proud program.

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Laurel Highlands’ Dameon Pratt
Laurel Highlands begins post-Rodney Gallagher era with confidence
In 2019, two eras of Laurel Highlands football began simultaneously.

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Uniontown’s Notorious Grooms
Move to independent schedule paying off for Uniontown
In 2021, the Uniontown football team swapped WPIAL competition for an independent schedule that school administrators hoped would spark the struggling Red Raiders to success. So far, it seems to be working.

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Da’sjon Craggette, shown playing for Greensburg Central Catholic last season, will play for Southmoreland this fall.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Craggette gets comfortable at Southmoreland
Da’sjon Craggette looked comfortable during a few training camp drills, making plays and laughing with his new teammates at Southmoreland.

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Serra Catholic quarterback Quadir Stribling throws a pass during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in McKeesport.
With less star power, more balance, Serra Catholic in position to contend again
Two seasons removed from winning a WPIAL championship, Serra Catholic will be leaning on its returning experience and strong line play to once again soar to those heights.

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Ringgold’s Jamar Bethea
Ringgold hoping to kick-start rebuilding process
Sometimes when a team falls on hard times and is at the bottom of the standings, the only way to look is up.

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McKeesport quarterback Garrett Tarker
Next generation of playmakers ready to take over at McKeesport
Every year, McKeesport heads into a new campaign with the goal of winning a conference title and having success in the WPIAL playoffs.

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Elizabeth Forward RB/QB Charlie Night
Elizabeth Forward out to maintain high standards after coaching change
While there’s a new leader at the helm of the Elizabeth Forward football program, expectations aren’t going to change for the Warriors.

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Charleroi quarterback Jackson Keranko
With young roster, Charleroi sets goal to be competitive in every game
Playing under its third coach in as many years, Charleroi is hoping to move in a more positive direction after collecting just two wins in each of the last two seasons.

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Senior quarterback Vitali Daniels looks to throw as lineman Alex Rusilko (77) blocks during an indoor preseason workout.
With full complement of starters back, new Bentworth coach looks to build brand
First-year coach David Pordash knows the rebuild at Bentworth is going to be a long process, but the former Bearcat is excited for the task at hand this fall.

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California assistant coach Royce Sofran advises Spencer Petrucci
After solid season, California working to reach next level
Veteran coach Ed Woods knows the makeup of a successful team and what a winner looks like at the high school level.

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OLSH’s Vann Kavals throws during the Willie Thrower quarterback camp May 13 at Valley High School.
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.

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Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Fort Cherry.
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.

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Chartiers Houston lineman Jack Heiser works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Chartiers.
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.

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Burgettstown head coach Mark Druga works with his team during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Burgettstown.
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.

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Avella’s Cole Jaworowski works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Avella.
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.

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Springdale’s Chase Weirhauch practices Aug. 23, 2023, at Springdale.
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.

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Yough’s Raidon Kuroda
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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Burrell’s Devin Beattie breaks toward the sideline past Jeannette’s Mitchell Steele in the fourth quarter of last year’s matchup.
Stop bugging The Birdie as he makes his Week Zero picks in A-K Valley football
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