Football

Eight Plum seniors were celebrated for finalizing their college decisions at a ceremony Feb. 5 at Plum High School. In front (from left) are Dorrian Anderson (Millersville football), Catie Weiss (Allegheny women’s soccer) and Noah Odom (Ashland football). In back are Nick Odom (Delaware Valley football), Trent Reese (UNC-Pembroke wresting), Josh Curry (Ashland football), T.J. Futules (Ashland football) and Gage Adinolfi (Penn State Behrend men’s soccer).
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.

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Knoch head coach Tim Burchett looks on during practice Aug. 20, 2024 at Knoch High School.
‘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.

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Fox Chapel’s Kris Bandurski was named first team all-section in the fall.
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.

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Shady Side Academy announced alum Andrew Geisler as its new football coach on Jan. 31, 2025.
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.

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James Patrick Conley goes over strategy with Michigan coach Bump Elliot at a practice during the 1964 season.
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.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Shep Turk celebrates after sacking Lampeter-Strasburg quarterback Caileb Howse during their PIAA Class 4A semifinal Nov. 29, 2024, at Mansion Park in Altoona.
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.

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Southmoreland’s Anthony Smith threw for 2,110 yards and 22 touchdowns as a freshman.
Syracuse offers Southmoreland freshman Anthony Smith
January 25, 2025
Freshman Anthony Smith’s first NCAA Division I scholarship offer has come in.

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Southmoreland freshman Mickens gets Division I football offer
Jackson Mickens, a freshman defensive end and receiver at Southmoreland, already has a Division I football offer.

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North Allegheny’s Jeremy Gonzales (right) gives the “three-peat” sign as the Tigers celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Woodland Hills in the WPIAL Class AAAA final Nov. 23, 2012, at Heinz Field.
North Allegheny’s dominant 2012 championship team goes down in WPIAL history
During North Allegheny’s undefeated run to the 2012 PIAA Class 4A football championship, the players often visited a local pizzeria the day after games.

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New Burrell coach Dom Girardi coaches five seasons at Highlands.
Burrell hires former Highlands coach to lead football program
January 23, 2025
Burrell’s new football playbook might borrow some ideas from the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Kiski Area football coach Colyn Haugh
Kiski Area hires Franklin Regional grad Haugh as football coach
January 22, 2025
Colyn Haugh remembers the tough, challenging games against Kiski Area during his days as a high school football player at Franklin Regional.

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Yough graduate Dustin Shoaf runs for Mercyhurst in 2022.
Southmoreland turns to former Yough star Dustin Shoaf, 23, to lead football program
January 21, 2025
Dustin Shoaf hasn’t taken a handoff like this since college.

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Central Catholic quarterback Jy’Aire Walls celebrates after defeating Harrisburg in their PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Mansion Park in Altoona.
5 WPIAL quarterbacks named as finalists for Willie Thrower Award
The WPIAL’s leading passer, two district champions and a quarterback with more than 6,000 career yards were among the finalists revealed Tuesday for the Willie Thrower Award.

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While with Western Michigan, quarterback Jack Salopek looks to pass against Michigan State in 2022.
Norwin notebook: Former Knights QB Jack Salopek calls it a career
January 4, 2025
After 14 years of football — youth, high school and college — Jack Salopek is hanging up his cleats.

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Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas (right) celebrates with Bradly Gompers after Gompers’ touchdown catch against North Allegheny on the first play of the game during the WPIAL Class 6A championship Nov. 16, 2024 at Norwin High School.
Central Catholic, North Allegheny players earn spots on 2024 Class 6A all-state football team
December 28, 2024
For the past three seasons, Central Catholic and North Allegheny have been the class of the WPIAL’s highest football classification. The Vikings ended North Allegheny’s two-year reign as WPIAL champions with a 45-14 victory in the Class 6A district title game in November.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Shep Turk sacks Lampeter-Strasburg quarterback Caileb Howse during their PIAA Class 4A state semifinal on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Mansion Park in Altoona.
4 WPIAL players voted to 2024 Class 4A all-state football team
A pair of star running backs, a Division I-bound offensive lineman and a two-way standout represented WPIAL schools on the 2024 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 4A all-state team released Saturday.

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Peters Township quarterback Nolan DiLucia carries past Pine-Richland’s Sam Heckert during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL teams well represented with 11 players on 2024 Class 5A all-state football team
December 27, 2024
Four area players found a familiar place on the 2024 Pa. Football Writers’ Class 5A all-state team Friday.

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Avonworth’s Luca Neal eludes Northwestern Lehigh’s Michael Lagowy during the PIAA Class 3A championship game on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Cumberland Valley.
Avonworth pair among 6 WPIAL players named to 2024 Class 3A all-state football team
Avonworth’s run to its third WPIAL Class 3A title and a trip to the PIAA championship game was fueled by team that relied on depth and versatility throughout the season.

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Clairton’s Drahcir Jones with a touchdown run against Fort Cherry during the WPIAL Class A championship on Nov. 23, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium.
8 WPIAL, City League players picked to 2024 Class A all-state football team
Fort Cherry and Clairton proved to be two of the top teams in the state when they met for the WPIAL Class A championship in late November at Acrisure Stadium, with the Rangers outlasting the Bears for a 21-20 victory.

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Franklin Regional’s Macallister Bresnahan breaks away from the Plum defense to score a touchdown in August.
Franklin Regional’s Bresnahan gets offer from Robert Morris
December 23, 2024
Franklin Regional football player Macallister Bresnahan is officially a Division I college football prospect.

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