Football

Injured Ligonier Valley sophomore lineman Colin Smith watches his teammates in pregame drills before playing Shady Side Academy on Oct. 23, 2020, at Ligonier Valley.

Ligonier Valley caps 1st season back in WPIAL with wild win over Shady Side Academy

October 23, 2020

Consider Ligonier Valley’s return to WPIAL football a success, because the Rams won their season finale Friday night to post a winning record in their first year in District 7 since 1969.

Upper St. Clair quarterback Ethan Dahlem warms up before a game against South Fayette on Oct. 23, 2020, at South Fayette. Dahlem finished with 199 yards passing and three touchdowns and a rushing TD in the Panthers’ victory.

Late score pushes USC past South Fayette, into playoffs for 21st straight season

With his team trailing by three points with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter of a win-and-in game in Week 7, second-year Upper St. Clair coach Mike Junko elected to go for it on a fourth-and-12 from the South Fayette 45-yard line.

Mt. Pleasant and South Park warm up before their game Oct. 23, 2020, at South Park.

South Park overcomes early Mt. Pleasant lead for victory

Recovering from a nightmarish first quarter, South Park ended with a dream finish.

Jeannette players take a knee before a game against Greensburg Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.

Jeannette wins seventh straight against Greensburg Central Catholic

Jeannette’s dominance of this past decade and in the series against Greensburg Central Catholic continued Friday.

Connellsville’s Gabriel McCrum (17) makes a catch and is tackled by Gateway’s Camron Price and Jermir Harber on Oct. 23, 2020, at Connellsville Stadium.

Gateway, Davis too much for Connellsville

The Connellsville football team did not play poorly in terms of mistakes and effort during Friday’s homecoming game against Gateway.

Pine-Richland and Kiski Area square off Friday, Oct. 23, 2020.

No. 1 Pine-Richland scores early, rolls past Kiski Area

Going into the game, Kiski Area knew it needed to figure out a way to slow down Class 5A No. 1 Pine-Richland’s offensive attack. However, the Rams jumped on the Cavaliers early and didn’t look back.

Elizabeth Forward’s DaVontay Brownfield runs the ball late in the second half Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, against Southmoreland.

EF’s touchdown on last play of 1st half keys victory over Southmoreland

When Southmoreland scored a touchdown with 10 seconds remaining in the first half to pull within one of conference champion Elizabeth Forward, the Warriors could have been content to take the slim lead to the locker room.

Monessen’s Shane Swope leads his team against Jefferson-Morgan on Sept. 25, 2020, at Monessen.

Monessen, football coach Shane Swope part ways after 1 season

Monessen and Shane Swope are going separate ways after a college try of a 2020 football season.

Mt. Lebanon’s Joey Daniels (3) looks to pass the ball against Central Catholic during their game at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

Home field in playoffs likely at stake as Mt. Lebanon visits Seneca Valley

If Mt. Lebanon wins Friday’s regular-season finale at Seneca Valley, the Blue Devils will likely receive one of the top two seeds in the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs.

Upper St. Clair’s Jaden Keating intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Pine-Richland’s Charlie Mill during their game Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.

Chick’s Picks makes predictions better than she makes field goals

October 22, 2020

After yet another exciting week of football, Chick’s Picks was checking out some of the highlights from last Friday night’s games.

Springdale’s Cavin Kindler

A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 7

Thomas Burke

Freeport’s Ben Lane runs in the end zone on a punt return late in the fourth quarter against Burrell on Oct. 16 at Freeport Area Stadium.

Freeport, North Catholic prepare for physical battle in Allegheny Seven matchup

Physicality is a football trait that both Freeport and North Catholic take in pride when they step onto the field each Friday night.

Highlands’ Brock White rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns last week.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 7

Class 5A northeast

Penn-Trafford’s Brad Ford

Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 7

Nick Beitel

Franklin Regional’s Mario Sarnic (6) rushes the ball against Latrobe during their game on Oct. 16.

Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional set for border battle

It doesn’t matter what the records are. When Penn-Trafford and Franklin Regional meet on the football field, expect a great game.

Belle Vernon’s Ryan Hamer celebrates a touchdown against Ringgold on Oct. 9.

The Birdie trying to keep his chin up during challenging season

Last week: 10-1 (90.9 %)

Upper St. Clair quarterback Ethan Dahlem stiff-arms Bethel Park’s Aidan Currie during the first quarter of their game Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 7

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 7:

Avonworth head coach Duke Johncour during work outs Friday, July 31, 2020 Avonworth High School.

Avonworth cancels Friday football game, Central Valley finds new opponent

Avonworth canceled Friday night’s football game over covid-related concerns, Central Valley athletic director Sam Cercone said Thursday.

Peters Township’s Breylen Carrington avoids South Fayette’s Connor Harcrik on Sept. 25.

Trib 10: Top teams tune up for playoffs

October 21, 2020

Ten bells for the 10 teams in HSSN football power rankings.

Penn-Trafford’s Ian Demeri rushes the ball during their game against Woodland Hills on Oct. 2, 2020.

Westmoreland high school football notebook: Penn-Trafford focused on rivalry game

Penn-Trafford could finish atop the Class 5A Big East Conference but not be considered a conference champion.

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