Football
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Rivals Greensburg Salem, Hempfield brace for clash
August 23, 2019
On paper, Friday’s season- opening football game between Greensburg Salem and Hempfield looks like one of the better matchups between the rival teams.
Penn Hills girls to rely on team effort in quest for postseason berth
August 22, 2019
Without a superstar on their roster, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito will need a team effort to make the WPIAL playoffs this season.
WPIAL high school football players to watch for Week Zero
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week Zero:
Pytlak grows into 2-way talent for Yough football
Russell Pytlak has been a work-in-progress type of player for coach Scott Wood and his staff at Yough.
Ross takes on leadership role for young Valley team
Leadership is a quality every coach looks for in his players. They look for players who can step up when the game is on the line or someone who leads with his voice and actions, a player who holds teammates to higher standards.
McKeesport football team returns plenty for triple-option offense
Matt Miller isn’t one to predict conference title wins or WPIAL championship triumphs.
Youthful Elizabeth Forward aims to reload after 8-2 season
After three straight winning seasons, a pair of playoff appearances and back-to-back conference championships, Mike Collodi acknowledges the upcoming football season will be different than in years past at Elizabeth Forward.
Bentworth confident it can build on last season’s success despite graduation losses
When a team is struggling, sometimes a shakeup helps. A change in the lineup, a change of scenery or a different pre-game ritual can help to turn a team’s fortunes.
New coach with winning ways ignites optimism at California
Four months ago, the California football program was shrouded in uncertainty. Pressed with the desire to spend more time with his family, Darrin Dillow, the Trojans’ coach for the past four seasons, resigned.
South Allegheny football team eager for fresh start after 2018 collapse
Success in sports often can often be fleeting. A winning formula quickly can turn sour when injuries and adversity hit, spiraling wins into losses in an instant.
Time for young core of Serra Catholic football team to rise up
Pat Brennan, Khalil Smith, Bernard Lawson, Matt Ulishney, Noah South and Mark Banner.
Successful summer makes Frazier eager to get started under new coach
If Greg Boggs, Frazier’s new football coach, was hoping to show his team proof of concept, he didn’t have to wait long.
Puzzle pieces need placed for talented Charleroi
There’s something surrounding the Charleroi football team that hasn’t been there the past few seasons: a semblance of mystery.
New coach helps Ringgold forget about last season
Last season is a wash for the Ringgold football team. New coach Darwin Manges has made that abundantly clear to his players and those around the program.
Woodland Hills transfer Eshawn Carter among 3 WPIAL hearings scheduled for Thursday
Woodland Hills transfer Eshawn Carter and two incoming freshmen at Aliquippa will have their football eligibility decided Thursday during hearing at the WPIAL office in Green Tree.
Pitt recruit Hayes, Westinghouse set sights on City League title
August 21, 2019
Allderdice knocked Westinghouse out of the City Leagues playoffs the past two seasons, and the Bulldogs aren’t too happy about it.
University Prep football gathering explosive, experienced offense
The University Prep football team enters City League play this season boasting a roster brimming with talent and a good deal of experience, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
Brashear looks to rebound after rocky start with new coach
Don Schmidt had a rough start to his coaching tenure at Brashear last season. Schmidt hopes a new Bulls squad led by underclassmen will right the ship as they look to fly under the radar in the City League.
Allderdice football looks for three-peat in City League
Allderdice has been on top of the City League the past two seasons. The Dragons will look to make to make it a three-peat this season.
Seton LaSalle football team hopes to rebound with new coach
Seton LaSalle is ready to get back to the top.
