Tag: Clairton

WPIAL to institute cool-down period for coaches

September 19, 2017

The WPIAL Board of Directors voted to create a cool-down period after all games before coaches can conduct media interviews. The idea was to allow

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No. 1 Clairton holds off Springdale’s upset bid with interception return for TD

September 9, 2017

Everyone is fully aware of what Clairton brings to the table as a football program. Even though the Bears had won 40 consecutive games against

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WPIAL Saturday Scholastic Starz – Week One

September 3, 2017

Go to any pro or college sporting event and hang outside the stadium long enough and you are sure to hear, “Who Needs Two?” Well now with Week One of the WPIAL football season in the books, there is no need to wonder because we have two…two standout performers from a wet and chilly Saturday. […]

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CTK ’17 – MSA Sports Preseason Top Ten – Class 1-A

August 30, 2017

Each and every Monday during the regular season, the MSA Sports Network will rank the Top Ten football teams in each of the six classifications. With days to go before the 2017 WPIAL football regular season kicks off for all with Week One, we present our Preseason Top Ten teams…with the Top Ten in Class […]

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CTK ’17 – 1-A Eastern Conference Preview

August 25, 2017

Last season, the 1A Eastern Conference once again reigned supreme, with Clairton edging section foe Jeannette in the finals for the second straight year. Meanwhile, Imani Christian returned to WPIAL play and made the playoffs, while Greensburg Central Catholic uncharacteristically was out of the postseason. Despite the loss of two superstars, the Bears will likely […]

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WPIAL teams slotted among top teams in preseason state rankings

August 22, 2017

Western Pennsylvania high school football teams were well-represented on the preseason state rankings, released by PennLive.com on Tuesday. Pine-Richland is ranked No. 2 in Class

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WPIAL football conference preview: Class A Eastern

August 20, 2017

The favorite Clairton (14-1 overall, 7-0 Eastern Conference in 2016) It never is smart to bet against Clairton, even when the Bears lose program all-timers

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WPIAL Class A breakdown: Jeannette, Imani Christian look to challenge perennial favorite Clairton

August 19, 2017

The buzz began in early July and created a perfect storm of curiosity and discord. A social media-fueled debate questioned whether Clairton, the three-time defending

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Scholastic Notebook – 03/12/2017

March 12, 2017

New Castle was a good 3-point shooting team in the regular season. But the Red Hurricanes’ marksmanship has even improved in the postseason, and is it any wonder New Castle hasn’t lost a playoff game? New Castle won the WPIAL Class 4A championship and romped past Sharon in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. New Castle has averaged nine made 3-pointers a game in four postseason games and coach Ralph Blundo’s team is shooting 43 percent behind the arc in playoff games. That is excellent for any team, let alone a high school team. New Castle made 11, 9 and 10 3-pointers in three WPIAL playoff games, and then made 7 of 22 against Sharon in the first round of the playoffs.

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Scholastic Notebook – 02/17/2017

February 17, 2017

For the second consecutive season, the West Greene boys and girls teams are both headed to the WPIAL playoffs. History says that is downright shocking. The Pioneers are making noise on the hardwood that has never been heard before from the tiny school in Greene County. This is the first time in school history that both teams have made the playoffs two years in a row. Heck, the boys team had been to the postseason only four times before – 2016, 1992, 1991 and 1989. The girls team actually won a section championship this year and heads to the playoffs with an 18-4 record. The West Greene boys finished in third place in Class 1A Section 2 with a 13-7 record.

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