Football
For experienced, hungry Hampton, the time is now
August 16, 2019
The last time Hampton made the playoffs, an Andersson was at the helm. This year might be the team’s best chance yet to get back, and coach Jacque DeMatteo hopes having two Anderssons in the backfield will help.
Fox Chapel’s offseason effort lays groundwork for improvement
Shane Susnak is confident.
Armstrong looks to gain experience early on with young roster
It took only two weeks for Frank Fabian to realize he made a mistake after resigning as Armstrong’s coach.
Highlands’ Brock White feeling stronger after injury-shortened freshman season
August 15, 2019
Before last season began, Highlands coach Dom Girardi had high hopes for a freshman running back who displayed a lot of potential throughout summer and training camp.
Senior running back Rock helps spark culture change at Latrobe
A.J. Rock doesn’t hold back his emotions this preseason as he speaks with great conviction about the school’s playoff-hungry football team, insisting the Wildcats are out to change their second-fiddle image.
Central Catholic turns the page after frustrating ’18 season
Last season was a difficult one for Central Catholic, hampered at times by turnovers and other self-inflicted mistakes.
Large, veteran offensive line to pave way for Mt. Lebanon
If there’s a difference between Class 5A and 6A football, maybe it’s the size of the linemen.
Canon-McMillan must make up for loss of more than 20 graduates
Almost on a daily basis, Canon-Millan coach Mike Evans will get stopped by people and asked the big question.
High expectations for Class 6A Seneca Valley after WPIAL title-game run
Seneca Valley used mainly its experience and size to reach last year’s WPIAL Class 6A title game.
Hempfield players vow to change the program’s culture
Hempfield’s football program has produced only two winning seasons over the past 22 years.
Led by Division I QB Salopek, Norwin takes aim at winning season, playoff berth
It has been more than 10 seasons since the Norwin football program had a winning record.
Class 6A Butler faces debilitating lack of numbers
After going 0-10 in his first full season as coach at his alma mater, Butler’s Eric Christy knows the real challenge is about to begin.
Pine-Richland football team striving for 3-peat
The Pine-Richland football team will be seeking to accomplish one of the most rare achievements in WPIAL football history, winning three straight championships in the league’s highest classification — a feat that has only been accomplished by one team in the last century, North Allegheny from 2010-12.
North Allegheny football sets sights on elusive WPIAL Class 6A title
North Allegheny has been knocking on the door for three years for a return to the WPIAL championship at Heinz Field since the state expanded to six football classes.
Justin Cramer becomes rare 4th-year starter at Jeannette
August 14, 2019
Middle linebacker Justin Cramer has driven a stake through the heart of many opposing offensive plays in his time with the Jeannette football team.
Freeport linemen ready to benefit from experience together
Elijah Freeman recalled a welcome-to-varsity-football moment early last season as the now-sophomore right guard got comfortable in his spot along the Freeport offensive line.
Heritage Conference football breakdown: Ligonier Valley favored to repeat
It was quite a football season for teams from the District 6 Heritage Conference in 2018.
George Guido: Plum football’s game at Hempfield takes on larger significance
August 13, 2019
Plum’s football game at Hempfield on Oct. 25 now is a conference game — kind of.
Hempfield’s Roby, Perkins ready to carry the load in backfield
When Hempfield quarterback Blake Remaley said the offense will have a different look — the Spartans plan to focus on the run game — two players’ eyes lit up.
Fox Chapel’s Brown on mission to return team to WPIAL playoffs
Sam Brown is on a mission.
