Football

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores past Avonworth’s Jackson Vogt during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7
November 25, 2022
Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7

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Steel Valley’s Greg Smith celebrates a sack during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Beaver Falls on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14
Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores against East Allegheny on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals.
2022 WPIAL 3A football championship breakdown: Belle Vernon vs. Avonworth
November 24, 2022
WPIAL Class 3A football championship

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Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins celebrates with lineman Greg Smith after defeating Sto-Rox on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in McKees Rocks.
2022 WPIAL 2A football championship breakdown: Steel Valley vs. Beaver Falls
WPIAL Class 2A football championship

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Riverview’s Lucas Heakins dives into the end zone to score on a 36-yard run at Three Rivers Stadium on Nov. 22, 1997 as the Raiders won the WPIAL Class A title, 19-14, over Fort Cherry.
Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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Beaver Falls’ Jaren Brickner (11) looks to pass the ball against Wilmington during a 2010 PIAA Class 2A semifinal.
Beaver Falls, Steel Valley to meet in clash of WPIAL Class 2A powerhouses
November 23, 2022
Last season, Beaver Falls had a WPIAL championship experience to forget.

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Bishop Canevin’s Xavier Nelson eludes OLSH’s Damare Brough to score during their game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Dormont Memorial Stadium.
Union aims to prevent Bishop Canevin from defending WPIAL Class A title
A season ago, the Bishop Canevin Crusaders completed a turnaround from 1-9 in 2019 to WPIAL champions in Class A under then second-year coach Richard Johnson.

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North Allegheny’s Andrew Gavlik drags Central Catholic’s Argento Greene into the endzone for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Norwin High School.
North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Westinghouse set for PIAA quarterfinal matchups
North Allegheny and Pine-Richland celebrated WPIAL championships Saturday and will now continue their seasons in the PIAA playoffs.

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Freeport’s Ben Lane tackles Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals last Friday.
The Birdie plays up Belle Vernon’s chances in WPIAL championship game
Last week: 1-0 (100%)

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Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins intercepts a pass in the end zone against Serra Catholic on Oct. 28.
No matter who the Acrisure Pigeons favor, Chick’s Picks has your WPIAL title predictions
By now you have probably become familiar with the new gang in town — the Acrisure Pigeons. The avian group invaded Acrisure Stadium a few weeks ago as the Steelers took on the Saints. When the Steelers pulled off a rare victory that day, the Pigeons were credited with bringing our hometown team good luck.

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Highlands quarterback Chandler Thimons plows into the end zone past Latrobe defenders for a third-quarter touchdown Nov. 4 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.
Despite playoff exit, Highlands enjoys ‘successful season’ under 1st-year coach
November 22, 2022
Despite an overtime loss in an opening round playoff game, it was an outstanding season for Highlands.

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Gateway wide receiver Dallas Harper (5) tumbles into the end zone during the first half of the Gators’ 24-21 loss to Upper St. Clair on Nov. 4, 2022, at Gateway.
Gateway football players earn postseason honors
November 20, 2022
The Upper St. Clair football team was to take on Pine-Richland at Norwin on Saturday for the WPIAL Class 5A title.

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Chartiers Valley coach Aaron Fitzpatrick works with his team during a preseason practice.
Season of change brings challenges to Chartiers Valley football team
This was a season of change for the Chartiers Valley football program.

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the 300 mark
                                Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak holds the game ball after defeating Latrobe in a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal playoff game Nov. 11 for his 300th career win. <strong>Story, Page 19</strong>
Thomas Jefferson peaks in time for playoffs, gives coach Bill Cherpak his 300th win
The list of awards and honors bestowed upon Thomas Jefferson football coach Bill Cherpak over the years is a long one.

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                                Quaker Valley’s Jakub Pickett set a school record with 163 receiving yards 163 yards in a win over Seton LaSalle.
Quaker Valley football out to raise program’s expectations after trying season
The exit interviews have been taking place within the Quaker Valley football program.

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Bethel Park’s Austin Caye (24) carries against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Upper St. Clair High School.
Stung by injuries, Bethel Park ends remarkable season with WPIAL semifinal loss
November 19, 2022
Bethel Park’s banner football season came to an end in the rain Nov. 11 at Canon-McMillan in the semifinal round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

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Gateway defensive back Kenny Lewis tries to break up a pass intended for North Hills receiver Michael Hoskey on Sept. 9.
After up-and-down season, young talent ready to lead North Hills football into future
The overall record for the North Hills football team in 2022 comes nowhere close to telling its full story.

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Hampton’s Brock Borgo was a first-team all-conference pick this season.
Hampton football team racks up postseason accolades
Hampton senior defensive lineman Gabe Harris was surprised to earn all-Greater Allegheny Conference honors, but maybe he shouldn’t have been startled at all.

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Captains for Beaver Falls and Sto-Rox meet at midfield before their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.
Beaver Falls finishes off Sto-Rox, gets back to WPIAL championship game
With a big first half on defense, an offensive ability to take advantage of short fields and a second half that saw the Tigers run away from third-seeded Sto-Rox, second-seeded Beaver Falls earned a trip to Acrisure Stadium to play for the Class 2A championship on Black Friday.

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Bishop Canevin’s Lesae Lacks
Red-hot Bishop Canevin rolls past South Side into WPIAL Class A finals
Despite frigid temperatures for Friday night football, Bishop Canevin’s offense was red hot.

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