Football
Uniontown optimistic under new head coach
August 29, 2021
Keith Jeffries has seen plenty of good football at Uniontown.
Laurel Highlands football ready to take the next step
The Laurel Highlands football team has plenty of talent at the skill positions entering the 2021 season.
High school roundup for Aug. 28, 2021: 99-yard TD pass helps Woodland Hills to opening win
Deontae Williams hit Louis Callaway for a 99-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter, helping put away a 20-0 victory for Woodland Hills over Wayne Valley, N.J., in a nonconference game Saturday at the Western PA vs. Everyone showcase at the Wolvarena.
Harrisburg rallies past Pine-Richland in coach Steve Campos’ debut
August 28, 2021
For four quarters, on a suffocatingly humid night, the new era at Pine-Richland sure looked pretty similar to the old.
Westmoreland HS football notebook: Teams enjoy return to normalcy
As the band played and cheerleaders and students chanted from packed bleachers, the normally steely-eyed John Ruane felt some emotion.
Shady Side, Neighborhood Academy students team up for football co-op
After 127 years as an independent football program, Shady Side Academy now has a partner.
Bethel Park QB Max Blanc plans for college career at Youngstown State
Max Blanc is a student of the game, particularly at the quarterback position.
Big-play defense leads Sto-Rox past Bishop Sycamore at Wolvarena
Sto-Rox’s high-scoring offense will have big nights this season, there’s little doubt about that.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 28, 2021
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Week Zero high school football roundup: Moon takes down Seneca Valley
Dylan Sleva rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns as Moon defeated Seneca Valley, 38-21, in the Week Zero nonconference opener for both football teams Friday night.
Quarterback’s breakout game powers South Fayette past Montour
August 27, 2021
For Landon Lutz, this was a long time coming.
Mt. Lebanon delivers complete performance, shuts out Bethel Park
It didn’t take the Mt. Lebanon offense long to get on track in 2021.
Dickerson, Tracey score 2 TDs each; defense stout as North Hills blanks Mars
Moments after shaking hands with their opponents from Mars, the North Hills players raced over to their sideline to greet a packed and raucous student section waiting for them in the visitor’s grandstand.
Latrobe builds huge 1st-half lead, dominates Derry
Vince Skillings stood motionless as his grandson, Latrobe sophomore Ja’Tawn Williams, intercepted a Derry pass and raced 45 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the game.
Olsen, Armstrong roll after slow start in victory over Freeport
It took a little more than a quarter for Cadin Olsen to get into gear.
Southmoreland football holds on vs. McGuffey
Southmoreland had the ball on its own 20 and a 20-point lead when Anthony Govern threw a deep pass over the middle that was intercepted by McGuffey’s Ethan Dietrich and returned 45 yards for a touchdown with 19 seconds left in the first half. Josh Plants made the second of two PATs to cut the deficit to 13 points at halftime.
Central Catholic draws Philadelphia power Imhotep Charter in cross-state Week Zero clash
Finding a willing Week Zero opponent nearby isn’t always easy for Central Catholic, the two-time defending WPIAL Class 6A champion.
First-year coach Wade Brown tackles Monessen rebuild
August 26, 2021
When Monessen got together for preseason workouts, first-year coach Wade Brown typically had 15 or 16 players attend.
Breakout players back to power West Greene
For West Greene, the 2020 season was a mission to forge an identity after the Ben Jackson and Kolin Walker era of running through opponents.
Motivated Mapletown hunting for playoff berth
Mapletown football coach George Messich believes this year’s team is the most motivated group he’s had during his time at the school.
