Tag: New Brighton

Western Pa. football players headed to Division I, II programs

February 5, 2020

Here’s a look at where Western Pa. senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels, during the early-signing period in December and on Wednesday.

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WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Week — Week ending Jan. 26

January 26, 2020

After winning a combined seven games the three previous seasons, New Brighton is in the hunt for a playoff spot, tied for fifth place in Section 1-2A. The Lions are one game out of a playoff spot heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.

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Midwestern: New Brighton’s Francona, Western Beaver’s Altenbaugh lead all-conference team

November 11, 2019

New Brighton receiver Jake Francona and Western Beaver linebacker Zach Altenbaugh earned MVP honors this season in the Midwestern Athletic Conference.

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Jax Miller scores twice, Avonworth pulls away from New Brighton late

November 8, 2019

Avonworth turned to its workhorse running back, Jax Miller, to try to advance in the WPIAL Class AA playoffs. Miller delivered, rushing for 216 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries as the Antelopes defeated New Brighton, 38-13, on Friday night.

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WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 2A

November 7, 2019

Class 2A Quarterfinals

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New Brighton staves off Apollo-Ridge rally for playoff victory

November 1, 2019

New Brighton won its first WPIAL playoff game in 18 seasons Friday night at Apollo’s Owens Field.

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Chick’s Picks plays a trick before making WPIAL playoff predictions

October 31, 2019

Halloween is one of Chick’s Picks’ favorite holidays — mostly for the candy, but also for the costumes. As always, Chick’s Picks puts plenty of effort into her disguise each year.

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Apollo-Ridge thrilled to stay at home on a Friday night

October 30, 2019

The Apollo-Ridge Vikings are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Owens Field this season. On Friday, they’ll get to do it in style by hosting their first home playoff game since 2014.

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The Birdie spends day begging for seeds as A-K Valley teams learn playoff opponents

Last week: 6-5 (54.5)

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WPIAL Class 2A roundup: Washington tops McGuffey in battle of the Century

October 26, 2019

Zack Swartz threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns to Caleb Jackson as No. 1 Washington clinched the Class 2A Century Conference title by defeating No. 4 McGuffey, 36-14, on Friday night.

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