Football
Already familiar to the program, Bryer takes over as Belle Vernon football coach
April 16, 2025
There’s a new — but familiar — man in charge of the Belle Vernon football program after Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
Penn Hills grad hopes to add to list of successful transfers
April 5, 2025
Defensive back Dontae Pollard wants to be a part of the group of Penn Hills alumni that found success at a higher level in college football.
Norwin notebook: Saint Francis shakeup shocks former Knights
A shakeup at Saint Francis University disrupted the college plans of several Norwin athletes who had their future plans ironed out only to be left shaking the trees for other opportunities.
Seton LaSalle’s Khalil Taylor commits to Penn State
March 29, 2025
Khalil Taylor, one of the top-ranked sophomores in Pennsylvania, plans to continue his football career at Penn State.
Imani Christian’s David Davis commits to Penn State
March 25, 2025
Imani Christian is among the WPIAL’s smallest schools, but Penn State has landed a big football recruit from there two years in a row.
‘Heartbeat’ of Thomas Jefferson defense wins Breisinger Award for character, courage
March 23, 2025
He led the Thomas Jefferson football team in tackles for three years.
College offers piling up for Fox Chapel kicker
March 15, 2025
Harran Zureikat wants to give precise answers to questions about kicks. Anyone talking about the Fox Chapel junior kicker should be prepared for his thoughts to turn to game-like scenarios immediately.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown draws 1st offer
March 8, 2025
Jeannette football standout Kymon’e Brown is expected to see increased college recruiting attention as the clock ticks toward his senior season.
Nationally ranked West Mifflin running back Armand Hill commits to West Virginia
March 7, 2025
West Mifflin’s Armand Hill, a nationally ranked running back recruit, committed Friday to West Virginia.
Penn Hills notebook: 3 seniors chosen for East-West all-star game
March 2, 2025
Donovan Burnett, Naytel Mitchell and Ron Porter III were all selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East-West Large School All-Star game.
Kiski School hires former Greensburg CC, Saint Vincent football coach
February 26, 2025
The Kiski School announced Tuesday that Aaron Smetanka is the school’s new football coach.
West Mifflin poised to hire former assistant B.J. Pugh as football coach
February 20, 2025
B.J. Pugh, a former West Mifflin quarterback and current teacher in the district, is expected to be hired Thursday as football coach at his alma mater.
12 WPIAL all-stars chosen for 2025 Big 33 Football Classic
February 14, 2025
Five offensive or defensive linemen were among a dozen WPIAL players chosen Friday to represent Pennsylvania in the Big 33 Football Classic this spring.
Rod Steele won’t return as West Mifflin football coach
February 13, 2025
West Mifflin intends to hire a football coach next week, but it won’t be incumbent Rod Steele.
Plum football trio headed to Ashland while other Mustangs decide on future plans
February 8, 2025
Noah Odom will continue his football playing career at Division II Ashland University.
‘Something I needed to do’: Knoch football coach Tim Burchett resigns
February 6, 2025
Tim Burchett has resigned as coach of the Knoch football team, and he said the decision was not an easy one but one that was the best for him moving forward.
Fox Chapel lineman’s development as a player carries him to Cal (Pa.)
February 1, 2025
Kristofer Bandurski found what he was looking for on his visit to Cal (Pa.). The Fox Chapel senior wanted to find a place that could mold him on the football field throughout his career.
Shady Side Academy hires former team captain as football coach
January 31, 2025
Shady Side Academy graduate Andrew Geisler, who served as Thiel’s defensive coordinator last season, is returning to his high school alma mater as football coach.
Friends, family mourn Springdale grad James Conley who captained 1964 Michigan Rose Bowl winner
January 29, 2025
James Conley is fondly remembered in the Michigan football community for his contributions as the captain of the 1964 Big Ten championship team that went on to win the Rose Bowl.
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson football fills trophy case with postseason honors
January 26, 2025
A tip of the cap (or is it helmet?) goes out to Thomas Jefferson football coach Bill Cherpak for being named Trib HSSN football coach of the year in Class 4A.
