Football
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Central Valley stays unbeaten
September 28, 2019
Myles Walker returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown and Bret FitzSimmons scored on a 36-yard fumble return as No. 2 Central Valley scored a 42-6 win over Waynesburg (2-4, 0-4) in the Class 3A Tri-County West Conference on Friday night.
WPIAL Class 4A roundup: South Fayette tops Blackhawk in Northwest 8 showdown
Naman Alemada threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 2 South Fayette to a 34-14 victory at Blackhawk (3-3, 3-2) in a Class 4A Northwest 8 Conference game Friday night.
QB Jay Pearson keeps his word, helps OLSH torch Laurel
September 27, 2019
Prior to Friday’s game with Laurel, Jay Pearson told OLSH coach Dan Bradley that he was going to score on the first play.
North Catholic puts down challenge from Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant’s football team is close – oh so close – to playing winning football.
Mt. Lebanon pulls away in 4th quarter of win over Hempfield
Visawn Pennix had two carries for negative-18 yards halfway through the fourth quarter.
No. 3 Gateway speeds to victory over North Hills
No. 3 Gateway made quick work of North Hills on Friday, spoiling the Indians’ homecoming with a 40-7 victory at Martorelli Stadium field.
Big night from Aiden Wardzinski helps Brentwood run past South Side
Aiden Wardzinski rushed for 243 yards and two touchdowns and threw for another to lead Brentwood to a 28-13 road win over South Side.
Kiski Area staves off Hampton comeback for section victory
Down four points with 54 seconds left, Hampton turned to running back Luke Lindgren in a fourth-and-3 situation at Kiski Area’s 9-yard line.
Freeport shakes off slow start, pulls away from Yough
For the second week in a row, Freeport rebounded after giving up an 80-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff.
Highlands back in Class 4A playoff race after shutting out Ambridge
After a slow start, the emergence of young players has allowed Highlands to crawl back into the Class 4A playoff race.
All-around effort from Asaad Robinson lifts McKeesport past Latrobe
McKeesport coach Matt Miller could feel it unraveling.
Ball-hawking defense helps Greensburg Central Catholic stuff Springdale
Greensburg Central Catholic forced three turnovers and used a strong mix of rushing and passing to win its third consecutive Eastern Conference game, defeating Springdale, 33-7.
Ball-hawking secondary leads Monessen to rout of Bentworth
Monessen’s defense compiled six takeaways and the offense rode the arm and legs of quarterback Isaiah Beltram on the way to a 60-3 victory over Bentworth on Friday night in Tri-County South Conference.
Long drive helps Baldwin secure win against Woodland Hills
The Drive. Baldwin secured its 30-27 conference win Sept. 20 against visiting Woodland Hills thanks in large part to a crucial 18-play, 93-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Mason Stahl.
Chick’s Picks aims to reverse the curse in Week 5
September 26, 2019
After more than two decades of successful WPIAL prognosticating, it comes as no surprise when Chick’s Picks is contacted with various opportunities to increase her fame.
A-K Valley Through the Years: One century ago, Owens Field made debut
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.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 5
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 5:
One Class 5A rival replaces another in the new Trib 10 power rankings.
September 25, 2019
Two Trib 10 teams from a week ago lost in Week 4, one dropping a spot while the other dropped out completely.
Birdie fired up for Burrell-Deer Lakes air show
Overall Record: 40-14
Burrell, Deer Lakes to showcase high-octane passing attacks in Week 5 showdown
Friday night’s matchup between Deer Lakes and Burrell has the makings to be special.
