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HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the defensive linemen
August 18, 2018
Whether at end or tackle, these defensive linemen will cause trouble for offenses this fall. Every high school team could use a pass-rushing end like
WPIAL Class 6A breakdown: Teams value opening-round bye, home game in playoffs
If North Allegheny coach Art Walker gets his wish, the Tigers will be playing at home in early November with a trip to Heinz Field
WPIAL Class 5A breakdown: Competition strong top to bottom
When Quad-A football was introduced in the 1980s, the WPIAL decided to go with the 16 largest schools in Division I and the next 16
Riverview showing ‘total commitment’ under new, former head coach Massack
As much as things changed at the top in the offseason for the Riverview football team, they also stayed the same. Todd Massack, a coach
Plum players determined to return to WPIAL playoffs
A quick-passing heavy thunderstorm briefly knocked out power at Plum during a late-July workout. andquot;We can keep going,andquot; coach Matt Morgan said as he described
WPIAL Class 4A breakdown: Thomas Jefferson to again face challengers for crown
Belle Vernon got the better of rival Thomas Jefferson in their conference clash last October. The 21-17 victory helped the Leopards capture the conference title
Knoch leaning on 4 captains after injuries to key players
Long before Knoch's first summer workout, the team knew it likely would be down three starters for the entire season because of injuries outside of
Leechburg hopes to parlay returning experience into success
This year marks the 100th season of Leechburg High School football, and the Blue Devils would like nothing more than to get more competitive and
Deep, experienced Freeport roster provides high expectations
As Freeport coach John Gaillot rattled off the names of the experienced group he has returning this fall, there was excitement and optimism in his
Highlands returns talented skill players in high-scoring spread offense
Highlands updated its record books frequently in 2017, with quarterback Seth Cohen thriving in a pass-friendly attack with five dependable wide receivers. But while old
New stadium, deeper roster reasons for excitement at Kiski Area
Coming off a one-win season, one might find it hard to be optimistic going into 2018 season. But with a new stadium located on theAfter considering holdout, The Birdie is back prognosticating A-K Valley games
After flying back north this summer from his undisclosed offseason home, The Birdie heard all about the contract dispute between the Pittsburgh Steelers and a
Familiar faces hope to fuel success for Deer Lakes in new conference
It's usually a disadvantage when a coaching vacancy is filled late into the offseason. But that might not be the case at Deer Lakes. New
Fox Chapel looks forward to ’18 season with revamped roster
With only two starters back on defense and one on offense, one might think the Fox Chapel football team is in store for a down
Apollo-Ridge to lean on talented sophomores
When asked what is getting the Apollo-Ridge football team amped up for the 2018 season, sophomores Klay Fitzroy and Logan Harmon pointed to the new
First-year coach Shawn Liotta instills confidence for Burrell football
Shawn Liotta made a request to Burrell athletic director Drake D'Angelo upon taking the Bucs' coaching job this spring. andquot;They got a big cannon (in
WPIAL Class 3A breakdown: Playoff berths at premium in two-conference format
Quaker Valley had the type of 2017 season that could inspire storybooks or sports movies, winning its first WPIAL and PIAA championships under a coachThe Birdie returns to predict how the season will go for Westmoreland County teams
Last season: 119-30 (.799) In an effort to keep up with the younger crowd, the Birdie tries to stay hip to new trends on social
WPIAL Class 2A breakdown: More teams could mean more competition, parity
Class 2A has been nothing if not predictable in the two years since expansion to six classifications. In 2016, Steel Valley rolled to a perfect
New coach Keefer aims to get Southmoreland on winning track
For a football program entering its 55th season, a feeling of newness surrounds the Southmoreland Scotties. There's a new coach in Dave Keefer, some new
