In tiny field of 5, contenders line up to take shot at Mt. Ryan Palmieri (25) and his Pine-Richland teammates moved up a spot in the WPIAL Class 5A rankings. Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen throws a pass against Mars on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Armstrong High School. Plum football coach Matt Morgan watched a young group of players mature on the fly to win three of their last five games and earn a playoff berth last season. Boyd was a two-way standout for a team that reached the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals. A cast on his hand limited Sullivan to playing defense for most of the season, but he emerged as one of the WPIALs top linebackers with 117 tackles. If anyones ever been ready for his first head coaching job, its Unions Kim Niedbala. When Bob Palko made the big move to Mt. Despite the key losses to graduation, Laurel coach Brian Cooper is optimistic as his team moves to Class A due to the PIAAs reclassification that his team can be a force this season. Hell graduate with more than 3,000 career rushing yards, 40 TDs and 15 INTs. While most football coaches would be content with a younger team finishing 7-5 overall and reaching the district semifinals, Art Walker is not one of them. And with the rise of pass-heavy spread offenses nowadays, high school teams need as many good cornerbacks as they can find. Quaker Valley begins building project under new coach Avella players work out. Behind alum Ben Hoffer, Yough aims to turn program around The top player will be released each Friday morning. Lebanon matches rival Upper St. Clair shot for shot in double-overtime win Laurel Highlands fends off Belle Vernon surge to win. No one needs to tell Hampton first-year coach Steve Sciullo about the importance of an offensive line. Central Catholic looking to regain championship swagger Burgettstown returned to the playoffs in 2021 for the sixth time in seven years thanks to a strong finish with three straight regular season must-wins. QB Xander LeFebvre, Western Beaver out to earn respect Losing a quarterback who passed and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and a player who set the programs all-time scoring record to graduation would be a lot for any high school team, let alone one in Class A. Thats the situation Carmichaels finds itself in in 2022, but Mighty Mikes coach Ron Gallagher isnt deterred. It goes without saying that there is much optimism around the Monessen football program as the 2022 season dawns. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas. On offense, Harper had 38 catches for 619 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Visit TribHSSN.triblive.com from now through the PIAA finals for comprehensive coverage of WPIAL football, including audio and video broadcasts. VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Jaydis Kennedy of Geibel, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Central Catholic, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Rylee Kalocay of Upper St. Clair, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Blackhawk, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: McKenna DeUnger of Charleroi, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Quaker Valley wide receiver Jakub Pickett recognized for strong senior season, Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne among 32 nominees for NFLs Don Shula Award, Its official: George hired at Greensburg Salem and Fazekas rehired at Mt. Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane is faced with something hes never encountered before: preparing a team to defend a WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championship. Watch the #WPIAL 4A Football Championship on #HSSN. Brownsville embarks on independent schedule following another coaching change Mt. Football | Trib HSSN Sports Stats Rankings Recruiting Football AUDIO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Joseph Roth of Union Sorry, the video player failed to load. Moons Nick Prozzoly works out at Tigers Stadium. The Rams offense averaged 205 rushing yards per game and scored 50 touchdowns. Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. East Allegheny hoping to deliver 7th straight playoff berth First team in Alle-Kiski Valley history to score 500 points in a season make playoffs. Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo celebrates the Bulldogs final touchdown against Steel Valley during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at West Mifflin High School. As in, the football team that won 10 WPIAL titles in a 14-year span, most recently in 2019? The California football team intends to use strength in numbers to climb the ranks in the Tri-County South Conference. With loaded roster, special season could be in store for Mapletown My Story: HSSN Your local high school sports network, serving Western Pennsylvania. New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought r/Triblive 6 min. About 10 hours later, the team reassembles for a rise-and-shine workout. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. He rushed for 1,359 yards on 136 carries and scored 29 touchdowns. Coming off another WPIAL Class A Tri-County South Conference championship, the Pioneers will be looking to replace 11 seniors from last seasons team. Pleasant, Mt. Strong on both sides of the ball, Lovelace was recruited to Pitt, where hell play linebacker. After eight successful seasons in which he went 45-34, Greg Perry left as Keystone Oaks football coach in the offseason, in part because of a cut in pay for his assistant coaches. Franklin Regional hopes last years learning experience benefits returning players The Aliquippa football team celebrates with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field. Trib HSSN is the only place to watch the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships. Back in Century Conference, Brentwood looks to return to playoffs Loaded with playmakers, Sto-Rox looks to get over WPIAL championship hump The 2018 high school football season kicks off for many teams this weekend with Week Zero. By: Bill Hartlep He rushed 252 times for 1,466 yards and 20 touchdowns, including the first two in the WPIAL Class A finals. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football. Digging bulbs is hard, hot, dirty work, Brent Heath said with a laugh. Two years removed from a one-win season, Bishop Canevin quickly built a solid foundation for the football program that led to the schools first WPIAL championship since 1990 last fall. By: Bill Hartlep Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Despite playoff win, Shenango wants to shake off disappointing 2021 Luke Travelpiece is going into his seventh year as Rams head coach and is looking to improve in some areas. But as far as the Warriors are concerned, theyre still the top dogs. 2021 statistics: Passed for 1,306 yards and 20 touchdowns; rushed for 651 yards and 11 TDs Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team Tyree Alualu, North Allegheny Aidan Besselman, Upper St.. Be sure to visit TribHSSN.triblive.com throughout the season for game coverage, recaps, previews, features, statistics, schedules, broadcasts, podcasts and more. Interest level high at Derry following 2 subpar seasons Blackhawk looking to reverse close losses, return to playoffs By: Chris Harlan He said, Set the tone and theyll work. Gambino has been working with his new team since April and has had a first-hand look at how hard his kids have worked. The list goes on and on. Its a task Hanson is looking forward to. But the Vikings are healthier now and looking forward to a bounce-back season. By: Chris Harlan After taste of playoff success, Fox Chapel back for more Rivals rated Speca as a four-star prospect and the ninth-best inside linebacker in the country in the 2024 class. Defensively, he added 38 tackles and three interceptions. Injuries to two key players derailed Franklin Regionals 2021 football season. Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 8:35 PM. presses forward with talented roster, high hopes Lebanon After losing to Rochester earlier in the season, the Chargers wanted vengeance on their conference foes. Scouting the new coaches But reality failed to meet expectations and, despite a second straight season with a playoff victory, the Wildcats were left wanting more. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. 6h Pick-6! He chose the Nittany Lions from a list of scholarship offers that included national semifinalists Michigan and Ohio State, along with Pitt, West Virginia and others. The Youngstown State recruit led Gateways defense with seven interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown. He chose the Nittany Lions from a list of scholarship offers that included national semifinalists Michigan and Ohio State, along with Pitt, West Virginia and others. He finished the year with 1,929 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns and also passed for 1,104 yards and 10 more scores. Tags: Aliquippa, Armstrong, Belle Vernon, Central Catholic, Central Valley, Gateway, Laurel Highlands, Leechburg, Mapletown, McKeesport, North Allegheny, Penn-Trafford, Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley, Steel Valley, Thomas Jefferson, Union, Upper St. Clair, Westinghouse. Thomas Jeffersons Jordan Mayer (33) and Nick Bryan work out during practice on Aug. 23, 2021, in Jefferson. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Cornells 50th anniversary season last year was a successful one. He is a paraprofessional in the life skills classroom at the high school and serves as the middle school softball coach. He rushed for 1,279 yards and added 424 yards more on 28 catches. After unforgettable run to WPIAL finals, rebuilding process begins at Moon presses forward with talented roster, high hopes, After rare down season, Jeannette ready to rebuild under new coach Tom Paulone, After historic season, Leechburg hungry for more, Riverview rebuilding project could pay off this season, New coach brings wide-ranging changes to Springdale program, Expect balanced offense, young players in key spots for Bentworth with this season, Beth-Center looks to open up offense, contend in Class A, With deep roster, California sets sights on playoff run, Despite graduation losses, Carmichaels expects to be right in thick of Tri-County South race, New Jefferson-Morgan coach focused on creating competitive culture, With loaded roster, special season could be in store for Mapletown, Monessen looks to build on promising finish to 2021 season, Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title, After competitive offseason, Avella aims to return to playoff contention, Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title, Burgettstown brings momentum into new Black Hills Conference, Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston, Cornell continues to earn place among WPIAL Class A elite, Fort Cherry making strides in upholding programs tradition, OLSH driven to return to WPIAL championship game with new coach, Despite roster losses, reloaded Laurel in good position to contend in Class A, With losing streak in rearview mirror, Northgate excited about progress, Rochester ready to kick the door down in 2022, Despite playoff win, Shenango wants to shake off disappointing 2021, South Side has weapons to compete with Class As best, New coach focuses on fundamentals, teamwork at Summit Academy, New coach brings lessons learned from all-time greats to Union, Brownsville embarks on independent schedule following another coaching change, Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years, Albert Gallatin football loving the independent life, 2022 City League preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested. In Cort Rowses first season as head coach last year, Beaver went 7-3, finished second in the Parkway Conference and made the playoffs. Short on seniors, Peters Township looks for next wave to take over Welcome back, Brentwood. One of the top quarterbacks from last season, Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher, is becoming a wide receiver. Although Baldwin has taken a step down from Class 6A to 5A this season, its 2022 schedule still can be considered a grind. With an experienced roster returning, coach Aaron Giorgis staff and the team have built a strong bond. Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner eludes Seneca Valleys Logan Armstrong during their game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Jackson. As the lone member school currently situated outside the WPIALs designed boundaries, the program finds itself in a world of its own. Or, so it seems. With slew of starters returning, expectations soaring at Bethel Park Scouting the running backs Wehner ranked second among WPIAL passers with 2,504 yards and was the first Central Catholic QB to top 2,000 in the regular season. With losing streak snapped, Ambridge turns attention to playoff win Enick received the Bill Fralic Award earlier this month as the top lineman in the WPIAL. He holds close to 20 Division I offers. He scored a team-high 12 touchdowns and had 42 catches for 742 yards. The Sto-Rox Vikings outscored their opponents by 39 points on average last season. Friday, November 18, 2022 | 9:37 AM. Expectations soar as defending state champ Aliquippa brings back loaded roster Scouting the tight ends Perfection in the past, Mt. Marcus McCullough played his final football game at Ringgold in 1987, losing to New Castle in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. 1 North Allegheny (10-1) vs. No. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . vs Aliquippa . The coaching staff is different only in titles. Thats because Mt. With co-op in 2nd year, Shady Side Academy ready for bump up to Class 3A Brookins led the Ironmen to the WPIAL Class 2A title by scoring 35 touchdowns. Nick Carney works out during a recent practice at Knoch High School. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. by TribLive HSSN Varsity Football Watch Later Plum High School Franklin Regional High School on demand Sep 30, 2022 3:50 PM PDT Murrysville, PA Pub. Trib HSSN is the only place to watch the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships. Central Catholic coach Terry Totten isnt in fear about the upcoming 2022 season, but optimistically nervous would be a good description about how he feels about his Vikings. South Park looks to regain winning ways after tough seasonSouth Park enters the new season in rebound mode. Such was the case for West Allegheny in 2021. Defending champion Bishop Canevin the team to beat Times have been tough for the Connellsville football team for a number of years. @CentralValleySD. Every football team has to deal with injuries. After nearly two dozen district high school football teams stayed away from the Week Zero feast to go old school from the second scrimmage menu, all WPIAL and City League teams hit the field this weekend, most playing conference openers. Check out the Tribs preview features for every team in the WPIAL and City League, as well as several independent programs. Wehner completed 62% of his throws, passed for 17 touchdowns and rushed for five more. Scouting the cornerbacks Posted by Dr_GIR. Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert doesnt make too much of his teams drop to Class 3A, though it would be hard to blame him for being excited. If youre Greensburg Salem coach Dave Keefer you make him your quarterback. Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title But the Flames wasted no time snapping the skid in Week Zero and ending with three wins total. Elizabeth Forward not ready to relinquish top spot in Class 3A Interstate Conference After missing the playoffs every season since 2015, Waynesburg is poised to turn the tide. Nearly three dozen WPIAL and City League football teams changed coaches since last season, some involving head coaches whod spent a decade or more in one place. Frazier eager to break into win column Stevenson played a leading role in a historic season by rushing for 2,342 yards and scoring 45 touchdowns. How many local high school football fans are familiar with that name, even though hes a four-year starter who threw for 1,000 yards for a WPIAL playoff team last season? Lebanon after decades of success and championships at West Allegheny, he knew there was something special about the Blue Devils Class of 2022. He played under coach Joe Hamilton, second-winningest coach in WPIAL history at Blackhawk. Four conferences have been consolidated into three with the total number of teams in the class dropping from 27 to 23. After going a combined 0-20 in 2018 and 2019, the Butler football program decided to leave the WPIAL to play an independent schedule. School officials decided to leave the WPIAL for football only and play an independent schedule made up of teams from the WPIAL, West Virginia and Maryland. North Allegheny expects to be in the title mix in Class 6A Olsen eclipsed 2,500 yards passing and threw 28 touchdowns last fall coming off a year in which he led the WPIAL in passing yards. Beth-Center looks to open up offense, contend in Class A He surpassed 1,500 all-purpose yards, including a 98-yard TD on a kickoff return, and had a team-high seven interceptions on defense. The WPIAL has seen a number of talented kickers since, but Millers mark remains. Pine-Richlands Ryan Palmieri carries past Imhotep Charters Mysir Mayo and Amaury Hunter during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes celebrates a first-half touchdown during the first half of the Quips 42-7 victory over McKeesport in the 2022 WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Nov. 18, 2022, in Canonsburg. No. But dont forget about the tight end tradition. He also led the team with seven interceptions. Bulldogs coach Chuck DiNardo says because of good leadership in our senior class, the new season should be more productive than last. The TribLIVE High School Sports Network is the official audio & streaming network of the WPIAL. Its a challenge Ruane will embrace. After rare down season, Jeannette ready to rebuild under new coach Tom Paulone Kiski Area brings new-look roster into Class 4A competition He was named the TribLive HSSN Class 5A Player of the Year. 675 talking about this. Summer. Latrobe works toward more victories after move to Class 4A Welcome to Everybody Gardens Doug Oster introduces us to the idea behind Everybody Gardens. The broadcast home of Westmoreland County high school athletics and Seton Hill University athletics. Strong, veteran line could keep Mohawk in playoff picture Bolstered by improved offensive line, Gateway builds confidence for run at WPIAL title The race for the 2021 WPIAL passing title was a three-way battle between Gateways Brad Birch, Beaver Falls Jaren Brickner and Armstrongs Cadin Olsen. WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Cadin Olsen guides Armstrong past Blackhawk in 1st round tribhssn.triblive.com Cadin Olsen threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 72 yards to lead No. Rumor has it a major repaving project has been planned for Mitchell Road in Neshannock this fall. This is a summer of transition for the Mars football program under new coach Eric Kasperowicz, but learning a new offense and defense doesnt happen overnight. Can they do it? Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review. That time has come, and the path to the postseason will be finalized Saturday when Trib HSSN reveals the brackets for the 2022 WPIAL football playoffs. The TribLIVE High School Sports Network has you covered. Only the top two finishers in each conference are assured playoff spots with two third-place teams earning wild cards. 4 Armstrong to a 39-7 win against No. Thomas Jefferson aiming to regain championship mojo Consider, the first pure tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was from the WPIAL: Aliquippa grad Mike Ditka in 1988. The veteran McGuffey coach appears as enthusiastic as ever as he enters his 34th season as a high school football coach. He pushed his career total past 4,000 yards. Data. He passed for 2,544 yards and 43 touchdowns as the Bulldogs went 14-1, won the City League title and reached the Class 2A final. A changing of the guard in WPIAL Class 3A football will occur in 2022 and Belle Vernon, a Class 4A finalist last year, is favored to be the top team to replace three-time WPIAL champion Central Valley. Central Valleys Bret FitzSimmons eludes Aliquippa defenders during their game on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School. Dave Heaver has returned to coach the Vikings and hopes to replicate an earlier era where Valley was one of the top programs in the area. When he was hired in April to replace Dan Knause as head coach of the Chartiers Valley football program, one of the first thoughts Aaron Fitzpatrick had was, Its go time.. Often Fetsko would travel with the team coached by his dad, who is in his 18th year as coach, to see away games. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Bill Hartlep is the sports editor of theTribune-Review. Central Catholics Anthony Speca works out on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oakland. Pittsburgh Steelers. #WEARE @PennStateFball @coachjfranklin @Coach_MannyDiaz @CoachTerryPSU @Coachdanconnor pic.twitter.com/hgsEYNTfhv, Anthony Speca (@aspeca6) January 17, 2023. The TribLive High School Sports Network has broadcasts. Trinity, which has missed the playoffs for four straight seasons, is looking to turn the program around with Knause now running the show. 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With new coach at helm, Indiana continues quest for WPIAL success from afar The inside linebacker had 61 tackles, including 11 for a loss, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Coming off a 7-2 season in 2020, Shenango had high hopes this time last year. Terry Fetsko Jr. started in Chartiers-Houstons program as a ballboy. New coach brings lessons learned from all-time greats to Union The Heinz Field clock was ticking down last fall on Central Valleys third consecutive WPIAL title when coach Mark Lyons was approached by longtime assistant Shawn McCreary. Over the last year or so, there have been so many championship parades in front of the high school that the traffic pattern has worn grooves in the pavement. Coming off a hard-earned berth in the WPIAL Class 2A playoff field last season, South Side is looking to be one of the top teams in Class A this year. TribLIVE.com . He teamed with receivers Vernon Settles (54 catches) and Peter Gonzalez (42) to take the Vikings to the WPIAL Class 6A final. This is the third year that schools have a choice to play a nonconference football game or just play a second scrimmage. With a renovated field and new coach, New Castle wants to cash in and make the playoffs for a second straight season. Allderdice capped off a thrilling 2021 league season by upsetting two-time reigning champion Westinghouse to win the City title for the third time in the past five seasons. He accounted for 31 of his teams 70 touchdowns, including the only one Belle Vernon scored in the PIAA Class 3A final. Palmieri had one of the all-time best individual efforts in the state finals. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. I love color, and my Slogger shoes are my trademark, said Oster, as he watered his plants at his Ross home. West Mifflin has been a fixture in WPIAL Class 4A football, but due to realignment, the Titans are competing in 3A for the next two seasons. Linebacker is one of the deepest positions in the WPIAL and City League. Fox Chapel won five games in the 2021 football season and one of those victories was quite significant. A year after winning WPIAL gold and playing in a state championship game in Hershey, the Eagles are faced with the tall task of trying to replicate last seasons success. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. He also added 916 rushing yards and 16 TDs. Speca first emerged on the recruiting scene two years ago as a ninth grader when he earned freshman All-American honors from MaxPreps. Former OLSH coach brings positivity, focus on fundamentals to Ellwood City First winning season since 1991. Pleasant, Mt. Derrys Roman Darazio makes a catch during a tournament at Greater Latrobe High School. Brookins was named the TribLive HSSN Class 2A Player of the Year. Burgettstown brings momentum into new Black Hills Conference After winless season, Hopewell driven to make statement Woodland Hills couldve dropped down two classifications this season because of a statewide change in how enrollment numbers are counted, but the Wolverines declined. Ty Law, Darrelle Revis and other former WPIAL stars have put cornerback on the map when it comes to Western Pennsylvania football. Last season, the Rangers fell short of the playoffs but went 5-5 with a 3-4 conference record. Pleasants starting quarterback from 2021 wont be lining up behind center this season. Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston 2022 TribLive HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars : r/Triblive. Mayer was already one of the top pass rushers, but this year showed his pass-catching abilities as the Jaguars reached the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals. TribLive HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Oct. 16, 2022 By: Chris Harlan Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 8:35 PM Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Ryan Palmieri (25) and his. Seneca Valleys Luke Lawson works out on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at NexTier Stadium. Boyd was named the TribLive HSSN Class 6A Player of the Year. Besselmans two-way play helped the Panthers reach the WPIAL finals for the first time in 11 years. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. At its zenith, the highest classification in the WPIAL, then called Quad-A, had 28 teams in the early 2000s. (Error. Hows this for a good quarterback-receiver combination? The players and the coaches want to prove they can play with anyone in the Western Hills conference. By now, many are familiar with the season of firsts for the 2021 Leechburg Blue Devils. He completed 64% of his attempts (203 of 319). Lawson ranked fifth among all WPIAL receivers with 55 catches for 871 yards and scored a team-high 11 touchdowns. Keep up with all the headlines from Trib HSSN by signing up for the daily newsletter, Trib HSSN Today. These are the glory days of high school football at Albert Gallatin. That growth on the field has now translated to a different kind of expansion. 3 Central Catholic (7-4) at Norwin, 6 p.m. Bob Orkwis and Jerin Steele will be live on video stream, calling the Tigers vs. Vikings, starting at 5:50 p.m. on Trib HSSN. Leechburgs Braylan Lovelace stretches the ball into the end zone ahead of Clairtons Taris Wooding in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at Neil C. Brown Stadium. As one of the leagues top receivers, he caught 41 passes for 817 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. FitzSimmons was a first-year starter at running back but quickly proved himself as one of the top two-way players in the WPIAL. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. Unable to make it to Norwin Knights Stadium on Saturday? Belle Vernon leads new-look field of contenders Coach Dominic Pecora and his Wildcats are angling for the WPIAL playoffs for a seventh season in a row. Norwin has postseason aspirations amidst field of new 5A opponents Account of @TribTotalMedia. Mars slowly but surely acclimating to coach Eric Kasperowiczs system Mt. Use #HSSN. Fort Cherry making strides in upholding programs tradition Blackhawk football is a storied program that has won four WPIAL championships. Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall. Latest News More Stories Featured Videos Vinny Kilkeary WCCA Interview 1.7.23 New Norwin Coach Mike Brown Interview 1.10.23 Westmoreland on the Hardwood Podcast Ep. Pine-Richland, Aliquippa, Belle Vernon and Union also reached Cumberland Valley, the new home for the PIAA finals.. New Charleroi coach knows team wont get outworked The more things change with the Scotties, the more they seem to stay the same. He has more than a dozen Division I college offers. North Alleghenys Tyree Alualu leads the Tigers onto the field before the start of their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin High School. Preview story: Program-boosting coaches lead North Allegheny, Central Catholic into WPIAL Class 6A title game. After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold Lebanon on Nov. 11 at Mt. He passed for 1,202 yards and 14 more scores. He has Boston College among his first Division I offers. This years race might look very similar. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Expect balanced offense, young players in key spots for Bentworth with this season Producing a winning football program at Imani Christian isnt an impossible dream. Defensively, the Wisconsin recruit had 47 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble. A year ago, Northgate entered the 2021 season carrying the weight of the WPIALs longest losing streak 32 games played, 32 straight losses. After splitting their first four games in 2021, the Eagles lost their final five contests by a combined score of 171-27, keeping them out of the WPIAL postseason for the first time since 2018. The junior topped 1,000 yards both rushing and passing as Union won its first WPIAL title since 1959. Complete copy of the broadcast as it aired live featuring pre-game, game, halftime and post-game coverage. Leechburgs Braylan Lovelace (Pitt), Washington Davoun Fuse (Rutgers), Brashears Kameron Cheatom (Akron), Bethel Parks Gavin Moul (Delaware) and Seneca Valleys Chris DAppolonia (Toledo) and Aiden Lyczek (Navy) have already committed to Division I schools. High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Friday's results Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic 55, Butler 33 New Castle 55, Pine-Richland 49 Seneca Valley 64, North Allegheny 42 Section 2 Upper St. Clair. Cadin Olsen, Armstrong aim to build off 1st WPIAL playoff victory Pleasant aims to build on WPIAL playoff experienceMt. Chartiers Valley hopes to be a Payne for Parkway Conference foes Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 10, 2023 Mt. The Jaguars fell short on all three of their annual goals of winning conference, WPIAL and PIAA titles, and the TJ coaching staff hopes that fact doesnt bode well for opponents this fall. Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26. After bounce-back season, Beaver looks to add to winning tradition Since expansion to six classifications in 2016, Seneca Valley is a combined 35-28 with two trips to the WPIAL 6A title game and two berths in the district semifinals. Walker is the latest in a line of standout defensive backs for the Quips. After finishing tied for third place in the 2001 Class AA Interstate Conference, Carlynton traveled to Reeves Field at Geneva College to battle heavy favorite Beaver Falls in the first round of the district playoffs. Returning three all-conference players will help the Hounds cause. He led the Quips with more than 100 tackles and three forced fumbles as they repeated as WPIAL Class 4A champions and reached the state finals for the second year in a row. 5 Upper St. Clair (10-2) vs. No. He then passed for 1,272 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 690 yards and 11 more scores. The Beth-Center Bulldogs are making the move from Class 2A to Class A this season. The TribLive High School Sports Network has broadcasts Heres a look at each of the teams in the City League. Familiarity is a buzz word around Southmoreland camp. Gateways Dallas Harper catches a long pass in front of Hempfields Daniel Katonka during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Spartan Stadium. Make no bones about it, Highlands is going to have a different look, feel and attitude under first-year head coach Matt Bonislawski. Ligonier Valley aims to stay healthy, put offensive weapons to good use Pleasant, Mt. Southmorelands Ty Keffer during a tournament at Greater Latrobe High School. New roles at Southmoreland but familiarity remains Click here for TribLIVE and HSSN's Gameplan. First playoff victory since 1978. New Ringgold coach ready to face challenges of restoring winning culture Aliquippas Cameron Lindsey scores past Bishop McDevitts Ty Kephart during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. Its a mid-July evening and Jeannette is returning home from a 7-on-7 workout as the sky begins to dim toward nightfall. Plum hoping to carry momentum from strong finish into new season Avonworth hopes to climb to top of Western Hills and beyond Freeport could have plenty to celebrate in programs 100th season Imani Christian to pick up pace with coach LaRoi Johnson back Last season, the Vikings were plagued by a variety of injuries and illnesses that led to a 1-4 record in Allegheny Conference play, 2-7 overall. However, he seems to have a grasp on the numbers breakdown in Class 6A this season. New coach brings wide-ranging changes to Springdale programAs the page turned to a new season, first-year Dynamos coach Ryan Tempalski, who was hired in March, and his staff were eager to see what the mix of returning and new players had to offer as every spot on both sides of the ball was up for grabs. Cory lists more than a dozen college offers including Pitt and West Virginia. With a new coach on board, Derry has been repositioned in Class 2A. Jeannette quarterback Kymone Brown looks to throw during a passing tournament. But coach Tim Burchett feels whenever the ball is in the air, the team has to be ready to play. Cal will enter this season with a roster size of 46. Burrell coach Shawn Liotta says his team is getting ramped up for the season and is excited for its potential in its new conference, hoping to build on last years WPIAL playoff appearance, its first since 2012. Monessen looks to build on promising finish to 2021 season Read more. Tags: Central Catholic, North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Upper St. Clair. So, no, high school teams havent forgotten about the run game. With Morsillo at quarterback, Westinghouse became the first City League team to reach the state finals since 1997. Now, he has big plans for his alma mater big being a relative term. Check out Trib HSSN throughout the postseason for live video and audio coverage. Alualu was a force in the middle of a defense that won the WPIAL Class 6A title. Knoch prepares to tackle all-road schedule The Falcons, whove won just 26 games in 21 seasons since their last non-losing record (5-5) in 2000, are set to begin play this year as a PIAA Class 3A independent program after a long affiliation with the WPIAL. Pleasant, Belle Vernons Quinton Martin named a MaxPreps All-American. He had 21 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns, earning all-conference honors on that side of the football. Class A teams are usually lucky to have 30 players on the roster. That number stayed steady over the next decade-plus and was at 25 teams for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. With experienced roster returning, Waynesburg sets bar higher Beaver Falls, other perennial powers to duke it out His other college offers came from Akron, Boston College, Cincinnati, Colorado, Florida State, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin. With several starters and all-star performers returning on both sides of the ball, optimism is high that Freeport can make a run to the WPIAL playoffs. Despite an early-season injury, he rushed for 1,164 yards on 143 carries, scored 15 touchdowns and added seven interceptions as the Tigers went 11-2. Trio of Connellsville alumni to share coaching duties, trying to get program back on track Anticipation has been building for weeks as high school football teams and fans eagerly awaited the WPIAL playoffs. Take a look at the WPIAL rushing leaders from last season and youll notice four state champions. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. The TribLive High. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Bill Hartlep is the sports editor of theTribune-Review. 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South Side has weapons to compete with Class As best With 3rd straight WPIAL title secured, Central Valleys goals dont change Overall, he was ranked as the sixth-best recruit in the state and No. Anthony Becoate thought this was the right time to take his first job as a head coach. Gallagher showed his versatility once again. Lebanon, Experienced Seneca Valley squad ready to make a run for gold in Class 6A, Perfection in the past, Mt. Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht But after two double-digit wins to open the season, the Titans were tripped up by Hampton by three points. In winter 2020, Aliquippa challenged the PIAA assertion, under the competitive-balance rule, that it should move up from Class 3A to Class 4A. @TribLiveHSSN The athletes who play defensive line are maybe the most varied of any group in high school football. Safety is often the last line of defense, but having a good one can be a weapon for any team. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior announced his decision on Twitter. Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 5:31 PM. Explore tweets of TribLive HSSN @TribLiveHSSN on Twitter. Despite roster losses, reloaded Laurel in good position to contend in Class A The Falcons have endured back-to-back losing seasons and havent tasted victory since defeating Albert Gallatin to close out the 2019 season. The Foxes won their first WPIAL playoff game since 1997, a 13-10 victory at Upper St. Clair, a school with one of the highest winning percentages in WPIAL history at .702, a 473-193-9 overall mark. With deep roster, California sets sights on playoff run Hopewell football comes into the 2022 season more motivated than ever. Mapletown players run after practice on Aug. 18. Last year, Steel Valley was the favorite to win the schools sixth WPIAL championship. Friday, October 28, 2022 | 3:10 PM. Thomas Jeffersons Jordan Mayer works out in practice before last season. Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years The road to a WPIAL football championship is a long and winding one for Indiana. Penn-Trafford ready to tackle the challenge of staying on top Steel Valley remained on top of the Trib HSSN WPIAL Class 2A rankings. Central Catholics Jackson Farrell celebrates with the student section after the Vikings fourth touchdown during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal against Mt. By: Chris Harlan North Catholic enters the 2022 season in a new classification with a different home field, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and many new starters. CLASS 6A | CLASS 5A | CLASS 4A | CLASS 3A | CLASS 2A | CLASS A | Independents. Ed Dalton hasnt lost his swagger. He has close to 10 college offers, most recently from Lehigh and Youngstown State. Trib HSSN | Your Resource for the Latest in High School Sports Search Schools Sports Scores Stats Standings Broadcasts Brackets Advertise With Us Rankings Recruiting The Latest in High School. Tim Bukowski was elevated from offensive coordinator to head coach, and Dave Keefer went from head coach to assistant. The holdovers from last year, coupled with the new additions to this years team, are out to prove that the Commodores are much better than a winless football team. Scouting the defensive line Western Pennsylvania had five high school football teams reach the state finals this season, including a postseason run by Westinghouse that was the City League's first PIAA championship game appearance in decades. Lebanon High School. Call 412-320-7949 or email jlabar@triblive.com. Lebanon starts new season with lots of fresh faces Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review. But, coming off his first losing season in 10 years at McGuffey, Dalton minces no words. They are comfortable and waterproof, and I can get them off so I dont track dirt and mud from gardening into the house. Besides teaching his fans how to cultivate, Winter activities are hard to come by in Pittsburgh.Fortunately, the National Aviary can heat up even the coldest, snowiest day with exciting entertainment options for children and adults throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia.Here are 5 Ways the National Aviary will warm up winter in 2018, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source, Doug Oster grows 'Everybody Gardens' website, 5 Ways National Aviary Will Warm Up Winter In Pittsburgh. The McKeesport Tigers finished in second place to Belle Vernon in the 4A Big Eight Conference and lost a heartbreaker in the WPIAL semifinals to eventual district and state champion Aliquippa. Senior night promises to be a short affair at Peters Township. After three coaching changes in the previous four years, the Freedom football team was looking to establish some stability last season. After years of despair in the WPIAL, Brownsvilles football program is on the move. Let the games begin! The Raiders finished 9-3 with a 6-1 conference record in the Class A Big Seven. Storino was hired in March as Seton LaSalles coach following a tumultuous 2021 season, as the Rebels lost six of their first seven games before finishing with a 3-7 record in Class 2A. Brentwoods Daelinn Drew catches a pass during practice. He was talking about growing up working for his parents mail-order bulb business. Yes. What do you do with the best athlete on your football team? Upper St. Clair loaded with returning starters, ready for another playoff run Hampton remains hungry after 11-win season Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Aliquippa wide receiver Donovan Walker scores a long touchdown during the first half of the Quips 42-7 victory over McKeesport in the 2022 WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Nov. 18, 2022, in Canonsburg. South Fayette looks to turn hard-luck losses into conference wins PLEASE SELECT$0.00 FREE SHIPPING FROM THE LIST AT CHECKOUT. For the first time since 1957, Knoch will play exclusively on the road. West Mifflin quarterback Tayshaun McMillan throws during quarterback camp in July at Valley High School. Now hes in charge of restoring the Rams program into the force that it once was, and hes relishing that chance in his first season at the helm. New Penn Hills coach wants to ramp up aggressiveness Lebanons Kade Capristo works out with the linemen during practice. Roger Beitel begins his 19th year as head football coach at Ligonier Valley, and he hopes the 2022 season isnt as bizarre as 2021. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @BHartlep_Trib. Carlynton hasnt played a WPIAL football playoff game since. The Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the way to the WPIAL semifinals. Pine-Richland's Ryan Palmieri carries past Imhotep Charter's Mysir Mayo and Amaury Hunter during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on. Albert Gallatin football loving the independent life Some are able to stop the bleeding and continue toward a successful campaign, while others watch as the snowball becomes an avalanche and derails all the hopes for a season. Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight Gateway among teams trying to squeeze into tight playoff field New coach focuses on fundamentals, teamwork at Summit Academy After graduations, transfers, coaching change, Seton LaSalle moving in all new direction Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title The Spartans are returning to the Class 2A Century Conference for at least the next two seasons, reverting back to the early years of last decade. Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the state's top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State.. Check out the updated WPIAL football playoff brackets for all six classes. Coach LaRoi Johnson knows it because he was there in 2017. Scouting the safeties For the last 17 years under Lou Cerro, the Montour football program has always competed.Even in years the Spartans finished under .500 or didnt make the playoffs, they had a competitive team that usually is alive for the playoffs until the final week of the regular season. Heres how to watch Saturdays games, sponsored by U.S. Air Force and First National Bank: No. Bethel Park coach Brian DeLallo can count on an impressive list of returning players for the 2022 edition of his football team.
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