Football
Armstrong’s Cadin Olsen repeats as Willie Thrower Award winner
March 25, 2023
The great Willie Thrower was said to have the largest hands in football history. The former Ken High football star’s nickname was “Mitts.”
‘Emotional leader’ Gavin Moul caps Bethel Park career with Big 33 appearance
Gavin Moul’s high school football career is not over just yet.
Armstrong’s Olsen, the 2022 winner, leads candidates for Thrower Award
March 23, 2023
WPIAL passing leader Cadin Olsen led Armstrong football to back-to-back quarterfinal playoff appearances.
Hempfield hires Nick Keefer as football coach
March 13, 2023
From the time he was a pint-sized ball boy in baggy orange sweats helping his dad, Tim Keefer, a former coach at Oliver, Nick Keefer knew he wanted to be a football coach.
Westmoreland high school notebook: PIHL Class A final could feature 2 local teams
March 12, 2023
One Westmoreland County team is guaranteed a spot in the PIHL Class A championship. But there could be two.
Hampton’s Benny Haselrig fulfills Division I dream with decision to walk on at Pitt
March 5, 2023
Hampton senior Benny Haselrig agonized a bit during the recruiting process.
Longtime Beaver football coach, WPIAL Hall of Famer Pat Tarquinio dies
February 27, 2023
Longtime Beaver football coach Pat Tarquinio, who was one of the winningest coaches in WPIAL history, has died. Beaver athletic director Alan Alcalde announced his death Monday.
Pine-Richland notebook: Heckert, Kerns picked for Big 33
February 26, 2023
Pine-Richland seniors Max Heckert and Isaiah Kerns will get one last game on the football field together and take part in a prestigious event.
Football coach Mike Collodi leaves Elizabeth Forward for Mt. Lebanon
February 24, 2023
A football player’s body language and how he carries himself are important to Mike Collodi, who was thrilled with the reception he received Thursday as Mt. Lebanon’s new coach.
South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons
February 20, 2023
South Park football coach Marty Rieck, who won state titles with the Eagles as both a player and assistant coach, has resigned after eight seasons leading the program.
22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game
February 18, 2023
Pine-Richland teammates Ryan Palmieri, Jake Beam, John Rottinghaus and Matt Nicely, who won a state title together in December, were among 22 WPIAL football players chosen for the Big School East-West all-star game.
North Hills ‘workhorse’ to play college ball at Cal (Pa.)
Logan Greer’s hunger has paid off.
Plum hires former Mars football coach, athletic director Scott Heinauer as interim AD
February 14, 2023
The Plum School Board on Tuesday appointed former Mars athletic director and football coach Scott Heinauer as interim athletic director and coordinator of student activities.
Gateway seniors sign on to continue football careers
February 5, 2023
Leonard Sherrod, Racari El, Anez Jordan and Malachi Moore shared in the celebration of senior football teammates Matt Brooks and Dallas Harper when they finalized their decisions to attend Division I Duquesne and Youngstown State, respectively, on the first day of the National Letter of Intent early signing period in December.
Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri joins teammate in committing to Sacred Heart
The majority of high school athletes post their college commitment on social media as a way to celebrate the accomplishment and let everyone know where they are headed.
Plum’s Moore-Watkins, Thomas sign on to continue football careers
February 4, 2023
Needing 151 yards to become Plum’s all-time leader in career rushing yards, senior tailback Eryck Moore-Watkins exploded in the 2022 season finale against Indiana.
Ohio-bound D.J. Walker, 5 other Aliquippa seniors make college commitments official
February 1, 2023
A group of Aliquippa football seniors including standout safety/wide receiver Donovan Walker announced their college commitments Wednesday, with Walker choosing Ohio.
High school sports notebook: Ex-Hempfield, Jeannette football assistant heads to Central Catholic
January 29, 2023
Former Jeannette and Hempfield football assistant Ryan Reitz will be with a new team next season.
Pine-Richland linebacker Max Heckert gets green light to commit to Slippery Rock
January 22, 2023
Max Heckert got a look at the rings in the Slippery Rock trophy case during his visit to the school and it reminded him of what he accomplished at Pine-Richland, winning two WPIAL and state championships in four years.
