Football
Central Catholic drops Hempfield to get back in win column
September 13, 2019
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:
Defense guiding North Allegheny to fast start
Attempting to grind out a victory against North Allegheny football would be ill-advised.
Rejuvenated Hampton football team off to strong start
The Hampton football team is loving the changes associated with a new season.
A-K Valley football Q&A with Deer Lakes’ Aris Hasley
September 11, 2019
Deer Lakes football has gotten off to a rocky start this season, but senior quarterback Aris Hasley has led the passing game to new heights.
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 3
Trey Darrah
A-K Valley high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 5A Big East
