Football

Ringgold wide receiver Donte Kinds pulls in a pass during practice.
Ringgold looking to surprise in Big Eight Conference
August 26, 2021
For third-year Ringgold head coach Darwin Manges, the formula for his program is starting to become clear and he’s hoping this is the season it all comes together.

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McKeesport quarterback Caleb Reist looks on at practice.
After making statement last season, McKeesport back for more in Class 4A
McKeesport coach Matt Miller believes his team sent a message in its return to Class 4A last season.

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Elizabeth Forward running back DaVontay Brownfield runs in practice.
After title game appearance, Elizabeth Forward hungry for more
Elizabeth Forward rode its fast and physical style all the way to the WPIAL Class 3A championship game last season, where it ran into the Beaver County buzzsaw in Central Valley.

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Nikko Pellegrini leads the running attack for Charleroi.
After lessons learned last season, Charleroi ready to roll
After a tough 2-5 season in 2020, Charleroi is looking forward to better things in 2021.

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Valley head coach Muzzy Colosimo watches a 7-on-7 game on July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Amidst political candidacy, Valley’s Muzzy Colosimo could be entering final season on sideline
In his 50th year of coaching, could this be the final roundup for Valley’s Muzzy Colosimo?

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Yough’s Tristan Waldier poses after practice on Aug. 25, 2021.
Yough’s Tristan Waldier looking to shine at wide receiver
Yough’s Tristan Waldier said he doesn’t like to brag, but he’s expecting a big season if he stays healthy.

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New Oakmont coach Chuck Wagner (with clipboard) goes over strategy with assistants, from left, Robert Mousseau, Wagner, Warren Riddinger and James Higgins before the start of the 1961 season.
Through the Years: Oakmont’s Chuck Wagner wins debut in 1961
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

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Moon lineman Trent Fraley works out with teammates during practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Moon.
Chick’s Picks ready for Week Zero, whatever that is
Welcome to Week Zero of the 2021 high school football season.

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Hunter Dow and Gateway enter the 2021 season ranked No. 1 in Class 5A.
2021 WPIAL football preseason rankings
Class 6A

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Cornell’s Sincere Kimbrough (5) works against EJ Dawson during practice on Aug. 17, 2021, in Coraopolis.
Cornell embraces positives from trying season
A mere glimpse at the standings could indicate that last season was a disappointing one for Ed Dawson and the Cornell Raiders.

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Connellsville’s Gabe Ruggieri (right) spins away from John Budd during a pass-catching drill at football practice during the 2021 training camp.
New coach hopes to help Connellsville get its swagger back
When Bill Maczko took the job as the new head coach of the Connellsville football team back in February, he knew the position would come with plenty of challenges.

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Coach Eric Christy is in his fourth year at Butler.
Butler’s major rebuilding project making significant strides
In a move to save the football program, Butler school officials decided to leave the WPIAL for football only after consecutive 0-10 seasons in 2018-2019 and with roster numbers shrinking despite the school’s large enrollment.

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Independence breeds success for Albert Gallatin
It had been 35 years since the Albert Gallatin football team enjoyed a winning season when school district officials made the decision to leave the WPIAL in football only.

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Union’s Jackson Clark catches a pass during practice on Aug. 4, 2021.
Union has big goals despite small roster
Union coach Stacy Robinson knows that football can be a numbers game. Right now, however, he just is not seeing the numbers he would like to see.

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Shenango’s Sam Patton works against CJ Miller during practice on Aug. 16, 2021, in Shenango.
After 2020 emergence, Shenango banking on experience
Jimmy Graham has watched his crop of seniors grow in a major way. And now it may be time for the harvest.

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Rochester head coach Gene Matsook works with his team during practice on Aug. 16, 2021, in Rochester.
Well-rounded roster has Rochester back on track
Gene Matsook did not waste much time righting the Rochester ship. And now the final destination is much more in focus.

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OLSH quarterback Neimiah Azeem hands off to Stephen Greer during practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Clinton.
Defensive tune-up could get OLSH back in title mix
Very few coaches in the WPIAL have turned around their program like Dan Bradley has at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.

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Northgate’s Austin Mitchell works out during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Bellevue.
Northgate’s seniors look to end streak
When Northgate ran the final play of its 2020 season, coach Mike Fulmore looked at his sideline and had to be in near disbelief of what he saw.

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Fort Cherry head coach Tanner Garry watches his team during practice on Aug. 19, 2021.
Changes taking hold under 2nd-year coach at Fort Cherry
Tanner Garry enjoyed the offseason. It almost felt normal.

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Burgettstown High School stadium.
Burgettstown looks to rebound from down season behind 1st-year coach
In searching for a new football coach for the first time in six years, Burgettstown went right next door with the hiring of Greg Marshall.

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