Football
Jackson helps West Greene beat California for 1st time since 2003
October 4, 2019
In a marquee Class A contest, California and West Greene had two of the top offenses in all of the WPIAL.
South Fayette’s Naman Alemada strong-arms Knoch
If there were any doubts about which team belonged in first place in the Northwest Eight Conference, Naman Alemada and No. 2 South Fayette put them to bed as quickly as possible against No. 5 Knoch.
Defense dominates as Class 5A No. 1 Penn-Trafford beats Latrobe
Penn-Trafford was not clicking offensively. The running game was sluggish, passes were off the mark and the sticks weren’t moving with normal rapidity.
Montour rides wildcat to victory over Highlands
Despite the absence of quarterback Luke Persinger, the Montour Spartans have “wildcatted” their way into the Class 4A playoff race.
No. 1 Jayhawks prepare for rare test from No. 5 OLSH
Zach Crutchman and his Jeannette teammates are aware of the state and WPIAL rankings — and the Jayhawks’ lofty No. 1 position in both.
Deer Lakes, Freeport prepare for Big East rivaly matchup with playoff implications on the line
Deer Lakes and Freeport have a storied history in football.
Westmoreland football notebook: Hempfield’s Remaley plays through injury
October 3, 2019
Quarterback Blake Remaley had the option to sit out and let time heal his ailment, but that just wasn’t his style.
Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: Legendary coach Don Earley earns 1st win
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 6
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 6:
Gateway junior Derrick Davis adds another Top 25 football offer
Derrick Davis’ long list of scholarship offers is starting to resemble the Top 25 polls.
A-K Valley football Q-and-A: Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake
October 2, 2019
Since their matchup with North Hills in Week 2, the Kiski Area Cavaliers have had a secret weapon in their backfield.
Like A-K Valley running backs, The Birdie can play through pain
Overall record: 48-16 (75%)
High school football schedule for Week 6
Thursday
Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 6
Larry Callaway
Trib HSSN state football rankings for Week 6
October 1, 2019
The WPIAL continues to shine bright in the Trib HSSN state rankings following Week 5.
George Guido: Knoch, Highlands to be tested against No. 2 South Fayette
In the Class 4A Northwest Conference, Knoch remains on the brink of WPIAL playoff qualification, and Highlands jumped into the playoff race with victories the last two weeks.
WPIAL Football Team of the Week: Week 5
September 30, 2019
The stage was set for a fantastic finish to a classic high school football game.
Some high school athletes take on two sports in same season
In recent years, high school athletes have started to specialize in one sport in hopes of improving their chances at playing in college.
Rankings: Class 2A in District 6 is tight
September 29, 2019
The PIAA District 6 football rankings have been posted through Week 5.
