Football
WPIAL Class 6A roundup: No. 5 Mt. Lebanon rallies past Seneca Valley
September 14, 2019
Joey Daniels threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns, both to Evan Jones, as No. 5 Mt. Lebanon rallied for a 26-20 victory over No. 4 Seneca Valley (1-3, 1-2) in a WPIAL Class 6A football game Friday night.
Defense, running game carry Peters Township past West Allegheny
After shutting out two of its first three opponents, Peters Township relied heavily on its defense and rushing attack to get another big win in conference play Friday night.
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Central Valley stays undefeated with nonconference win
Myles Walker returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and added a 64-yard scoring run and a 20-yard TD reception to lead Class 3A No. 4 Central Valley to a 35-14 nonconference win at Class 2A No. 2 North Catholic (2-1) on Friday night.
Moon beats Baldwin for best start in six years
September 13, 2019
For the first time in six years, Moon is off to a 3-1 start.
Greensburg Central Catholic trips up Leechburg in triple-overtime thriller
A tipped pass proved to be the pivotal play in a wild, three-overtime classic.
North Hills uses balanced approach to handle Hampton
North Hills won against Hampton, 35-14, the only way it knows how Friday night — with a selfless effort.
Central Catholic drops Hempfield to get back in win column
Central Catholic shook off a tough, one-point loss a week ago to North Allegheny with a successful trip Friday night to Hempfield.
Belle Vernon bounces back with 50-point win over Laurel Highlands
Last week’s 27-point loss to Thomas Jefferson didn’t exactly sit well with players and coaches at Belle Vernon.
Late touchdown pass lifts Monessen past turnover-plagued Jefferson-Morgan
You could definitely tell it was Friday the 13th at Parker Field.
Laurel beats California in matchup called at halftime because of lightning
A clash of unbeaten Class A teams failed to produce the exciting results fans wanted, mostly because after a 45-minute lightning delay, the game between Laurel and California ended at halftime.
South Park football gets key conference victory over Keystone Oaks
With the game deadlocked in the middle stages of the third quarter at Dormont Stadium, visiting South Park faced a fourth-and-1 from its 45-yard line.
No. 2 South Fayette races past Greensburg Salem
Greensburg Salem was fully aware of how good South Fayette can be after losing twice to them a season ago.
Elizabeth Forward comes alive in second quarter to down Freeport
What initially looked like it could be a close game turned into convincing win for Elizabeth Forward on Friday night.
TJ, Brentwood show second half superiority
Two area football teams won huge Week 2 conference games, both on their home turf.
Baldwin’s Brain earns top marks in starting assignment
Colton Brain has stepped into a starting role at quarterback for the first time at Baldwin.
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Burrell’s Michael Scherer breaks the tackle of Valley’s Ricrdo Simmons in the first quarter at Valley High School Friday. Aug 23, 2019.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Top-ranked P-T readies for McKeesport
Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane bristled at the idea McKeesport and Penn-Trafford may have lost some of its shine because his top-ranked Warriors beat Gateway two weeks ago, and McKeesport has one loss.
Chick’s Picks offers words of wisdom heading into Week 3
September 12, 2019
As a local celebrity, Chick’s Picks often corresponds with others on her same level of fame. So, it came as no surprise this week when Chick’s Picks received a call from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
Through the Years: Kiski Area edged Nunes-led Butler on late TD in 1994
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 for Week 3
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 3:
