Football
Line leads Laurel in quest for elusive playoff berth
August 28, 2020
It’s not the kind of distinction any football team would want to earn, but Laurel is one of the top candidates all the same.
Led by returning offensive line, Riverside to rely on ground game
The Riverside Panthers shocked the WPIAL last season when they made a surprising run through the Class 2A playoffs.
Entering school’s 2nd decade, Central Valley looks to add to loaded trophy case
August 26, 2020
What a great first decade of existence for the Central Valley football team.
Ambridge works to get up to speed before season-opener
Veteran football coach Don Phillips had a quick response when asked of his biggest concern entering the 2020 season, his second at the helm at Ambridge.
Improvements in strength, conditioning to be key for Hopewell
Hopewell was a first-half football team a year ago. The Vikings came out strong each game with energy, excitement and the competitive juices flowing.
After thriving in 2A, Burgettstown looks like big fish in Class A pond
August 25, 2020
For nine weeks in the 2019 football season, Burgettstown was the class of 2A.
Cornell restocks shelves after breakout season
Cornell took a break from competing in football in the WPIAL in 2012.
Northgate aims to end lengthy losing streak
Northgate had a young roster last year when it struggled and finished winless.
Late-season surge breeds optimism at Rochester
Small school football programs go through ups and downs.
Covid-19 forces Seneca Valley to cancel football scrimmage, season opener
Concerned that an athlete had direct exposure to covid-19, Seneca Valley shut down football workouts indefinitely Tuesday, meaning it also must cancel its preseason scrimmage and season opener.
Even with star-studded senior class gone, Washington still in contention in Class 2A
August 24, 2020
One of the things Washington coach Mike Bosnic has been repeatedly drilling into his team in the run-up to the season is the importance of hand washing.
Beth-Center looks to bounce back after rare down season
Last season wasn’t typical for the Beth-Center Bulldogs.
More experienced Frazier roster in hunt for playoff spot
The main color in Frazier High School’s color scheme is red.
Waynesburg feels at home in Class 2A Century Conference
Looking for the biggest winner in the WPIAL’s biennial realignment?
WPIAL sets Sept. 1 deadline for schools to opt out of fall sports
The WPIAL believes a large majority of member schools will play sports this fall, but it’s hoping to know for sure in the next week.
Football coaches fear postponement, transfers could doom City League
August 23, 2020
City League football coaches are worried about losing their season, but they’re also fearful they could lose the entire league.
WPIAL treasurer Michael Allison voted ‘no’ to starting fall sports. Here’s why.
August 22, 2020
Hopewell principal Michael Allison is a former high school athlete and coach, the treasurer of the WPIAL and president of the Pennsylvania Principals Association.
Athletic directors, coaches express relief, optimism as fall sports get go-ahead
August 21, 2020
Most high school athletes across the state received good news Friday when the PIAA voted 25-5 to begin fall sports Monday.
GOP bill that would leave sports decisions to school districts clears state House committee
August 20, 2020
Republican-sponsored legislation that would give Pennsylvania school districts the final say over whether to hold sports and other activities during the pandemic cleared a House committee Thursday, one day before the governing body for interscholastic sports was to decide the fate of the fall season.
Ligonier Valley’s football schedule down to 5 games
August 19, 2020
Ligonier Valley is set to makes its WPIAL debut for its second stint in the league this fall. The Rams have not played in the WPIAL in 50 years.
