Football

Allderdice players warm up before a Pittsburgh City League semifinal against University Prep on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.

Allderdice sets tone early, tops University Prep in City League semifinals

November 7, 2020

All eyes were on Shakur Pack-Adams and the Allderdice Dragons as the senior quarterback led his team to a scrappy 25-21 victory over University Prep in the Pittsburgh City League semifinals on a glimmering, unseasonably warm fall Saturday afternoon at George Cupples Stadium on Pittsburgh’s South Side.

Plum’s Ryan Hubner looks for a receiver against Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

A-K Valley high school football notebook: Semifinal loss ends historic season for Plum

Plum wrapped up its 2020 season Friday with a 20-17 loss to Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals, but the one defeat, Mustangs coach Matt Morgan said, takes nothing away from the record-setting performance of his team the entire season.

Clairton’s Dontae Sanders rushed for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns in a season-opening win at Jeannette. The perennial Class A powers will play again, this time for a WPIAL championship.

Westmoreland football notebook: Jeannette-Clairton meet again for WPIAL Class A title

For the third time in six years, Class A heavyweights Clairton and Jeannette will meet for a WPIAL championship.

Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith (26) tackles Penn-Trafford’s Mason Frye (6) during their game on Oct. 23, 2020.

Franklin Regional football finds positives in challenging season

If Greg Botta has his choice, he’d be preparing his Franklin Regional football team for a playoff game instead of cleaning his condominium in Myrtle Beach.

Hampton coach Jacque DeMatteo guided his team to the WPIAL playoffs just four years after a winless season.

Hampton football takes huge step forward

Hampton senior lineman Dawson Dietz stood along a chainlink fence at Aliquippa’s Carl Aschman Stadium, wearing a muddy uniform and a smile.

Penn Hills’ Julian Duggar gets past Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson in the first quarter Oct. 3.

Young Penn Hills roster shows competitive fire during rebuilding year

Coach Jon LeDonne knew it was going to be a tough matchup when No. 7 Penn Hills faced No. 2 Gateway in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Oct. 30.

Plum’s Max Matolcsy reacts after sacking McKeesport quarterback Glenn Terrance in the first half Friday, Oct. 30, 2020.

Season of statements for Plum football

Preston Sunday said Plum football’s WPIAL Class 4A first-round victory over former conference rival McKeesport was big in the ongoing process of what has turned out to be one of the most successful seasons in program history.

Peters head coach T.J. Plack looks on during workouts Thursday, Aug.20, 2020 at Peters Township High School.

Peters Township avenges loss to Gateway, returns to WPIAL Class 5A title game

That bad taste Peters Township had had since a one-point loss to Gateway in a WPIAL championship football game a year ago finally is gone.

Sto-Rox’s Diontae Givens brings down Serra Catholic’s Zack Weber during their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal game Nov. 6, 2020, at Sto-Rox.

Fireworks aplenty as Sto-Rox gets past Serra Catholic and into Class 2A finals

November 6, 2020

The WPIAL Class 2A semifinal game between Sto-Rox and Serra Catholic had all the makings of a shootout as two prolific offenses with play-making athletes took the field Friday night.

Elizabeth Forward’s Nico Mrvos fends off North Catholic’s Carson Laconi in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Friday, Oct. 6, 2020.

Elizabeth Forward blanks North Catholic to reach 1st WPIAL title game

To come away with a win over North Catholic on Friday, Elizabeth Forward coach Mike Collodi knew his defensive unit had to play fast and physical, win the turnover battle and compete for a full 48 minutes.

Pine Richland’s Cole Spencer steps into the end zone for a Rams touchdown against Penn-Trafford Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Trib HSSN’s Week 9 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving

Top performers for Week 9 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Aliquippa’s Vaughn Morris (4) and Karl McBride (3) celebrate after a touchdown against Belle Vernon during a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Aliquippa beats Belle Vernon to earn 13th straight WPIAL finals appearance

A Friday night classic between two of the top teams in Class 4A sent top-seeded Aliquippa to its 13th straight WPIAL championship game with a 33-25 victory over No. 4 Belle Vernon.

Beaver Falls’ Josh Hough (10) breaks away from Apollo-Ridge’s Jacob Fello during their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at Geneva College’s Reeves Field.

Hough lifts Beaver Falls past Apollo-Ridge, into WPIAL Class 2A championship game

Josh Hough has had plenty of explosive runs this season for No. 1-seeded Beaver Falls.

Clairton’s Brooklyn Cannon makes a catch in front of Shenango’s Preston Schry during their WPIAL Class A semifinal playoff game Nov. 6, 2020, at Norwin Knights Stadium.

Top-seeded Clairton rolls past Shenango to return to WPIAL Class A championship game

While the road to Heinz Field usually goes through Clairton, this year the Bears have built a highway to North Hills.

The Keystone Oaks and Central Valley football teams warm up before their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal game Nov. 6, 2020, at Central Valley.

No. 1 Central Valley lands knockout punch on Keystone Oaks

Stephon Hall came bursting through the wedge and was optimistic about what he saw in front of him.

Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten fist bumps Eddie Tillman after practice on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland.

5 things to watch: WPIAL 6A finalists linked through their coaches

A chain connects Central Catholic and North Allegheny, but that’s not the only link between the two football teams.

Pine-Richland’s Luke Miller lays out to pull in a catch past Penn Hills’ Dontae Pollard Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Penn Hills High School.

Trib HSSN’s WPIAL football playoffs primer for Nov. 6, 2020

Ten WPIAL football teams will punch their tickets to the championships tonight, while two others will battle for district gold.

Belle Vernon’s Dakota Marion brings down Ringgold’s Braydon Fine on Oct. 9.

Belle Vernon facing ultimate challenge in No. 1 Aliquippa

November 5, 2020

Belle Vernon enters the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals facing what is likely its toughest test of the season. The No. 4 Leopards (6-1) hit the road to take on the top seed, Aliquippa (8-0).

Clairton’s Dontae Sanders runs for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class A championship game against Sto-Rox last season.

WPIAL Class A playoff preview: Clairton, Shenango lean on star running backs

No. 5 Shenango (7-1) vs. No. 1 Clairton (7-0)

Sto-Rox’s Austin Jones tries to break away from Western Beaver’s Zach Schwarz on Oct. 16.

WPIAL Class 2A playoff preview: Can Serra Catholic pull off another upset at Sto-Rox?

No. 7 Serra Catholic (5-0) vs. No. 3 Sto-Rox (7-1)

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