Football

Leechburg ends three-season losing skid against Imani Christian

October 11, 2019

Prior to Friday night’s game at Veterans Memorial Stadium, there wasn’t a player on the Leechburg football team who had experienced a victory against Imani Christian. Now, every Blue Devil knows how it feels.

Franklin Regional’s Zac Gordon rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns against Connellsville.

Franklin Regional clinches playoff berth behind Zac Gordon’s 228 yards, 3 TDs

A couple of trends continued Friday night as Connellsville and Franklin Regional met in a homecoming game at Connellsville Stadium.

Verona’s Randy Shook (18) looks for running room as Oakmont’s Bill Skinner (81) closes in. The Panthers upset the Oaks, 6-0, on Oct. 10, 1969 at Cribbs Field.

Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: ‘Seinfeld’ producer leads Riverview to win

October 10, 2019

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.

West Greene’s Ben Jackson outruns the Monessen defense for a first-quarter touchdown Sept. 20, 2019, at Monessen.

Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 7

Class 6A Conference

Looking to shake an October slump, Chick’s Picks has a 6A upset in mind

Though she is a fan of autumn and all things pumpkin spice, Chick’s Picks observed much more than leaves falling this week. Temperatures dropped from 80 to 55 as though they had seen a state trooper. The Steelers saw yet another starting quarterback taken out. Then, in the midst of all of this, Chick’s Picks’ winning percentage took a plunge as well.

Shaler’s Jake Miller (9) tries to break free of Franklin Regional’s Brock O’Block (49) on Sept. 21 at Shaler.

Shaler football stays in WPIAL playoff race

Shaler Area senior running back Jake Miller appreciates how the Titans handle adversity.

Penn Hills’ Germar Howard carries the ball for the deciding touchdown of a game against Mars on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at Penn Hills.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 7

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

Three lose, two fall out of Trib Ten power rankings after Week 6

October 9, 2019

Three Trib Ten teams lost in Week 6. One fell a couple of spots while the other two dropped completely out of the power rankings.

North Hills’ Thomas McDonough gets past Mars’ Mitchell Wright Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Martorelli Stadium.

North Hills football learns from losses, eyes another win streak

After scoring 34 or more points in each of its first four games, North Hills has dropped three straight.

Riverview’s Dean Cecere (22) rushes the ball during their game against Greensburg Central Catholic on Aug. 31.

A-K Valley football Q&A with Riverview’s Dean Cecere

Two weeks ago, Riverview got its first win, escaping with a 21-20 victory over Imani Christian. Zach Hanlon led the way with 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries.

Springdale’s Demitri Fritch catches a pass between 7-on-7 games Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Freeport High School.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 7

Klay Fitzroy

Freeport quarterback Garret Schaffhauser runs the ball against Derry on Aug. 30 at Derry Area High School.

Burrell-Freeport matchup loaded with playoff implications

Friday night’s WPIAL Class 3A Big East Conference matchup between Burrell and Freeport will pit two teams against each other that have a lot on the line.