Football
Pennsylvania avenges loss, defeats Maryland in Big 33 game
May 27, 2019
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania defeated Maryland, 21-0, in the Big 33 Football Classic on Monday afternoon at Landis Field, avenging a 9-6 loss last season.
Aliquippa’s Devonshire among top names playing in Big 33 Classic
May 26, 2019
Track season ended Saturday for Aliquippa’s M.J. Devonshire, who won state titles in the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the PIAA championship.
Western Pa.-connected Colorado State offers WPIAL offensive linemen
May 19, 2019
Western Pennsylvania football fans probably know Colorado State as the alma mater of former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter.
Jeannette selling sections of McKee Stadium sod
May 15, 2019
How much does Jeannette love its high school football?
Monessen football, basketball standout Whitlock transfers to Belle Vernon
May 13, 2019
Devin Whitlock has withdrawn from Monessen and has enrolled at neighboring Belle Vernon.
Lineman Challenge returning to Norwin
Norwin routinely has drawn dozens of players to its “Norwin Football Lineman Challenge,” which is why the event will return for a fifth year.
USA Today releases “Way-Too-Early” high school football rankings
May 12, 2019
Football season is still months away, but USA Today released its “Way-Too-Early” high school rankings this week.
Knoch considering replacing grass with turf at stadium
Mother Nature rained plenty on Knoch’s parade last fall. More significantly, on its football and soccer games, too.
Gustave, LeDonne represent Penn Hills at East-West all-star game
May 9, 2019
This year, Penn Hills brought its first PIAA football title since 1995 back to the community.
Bishop Canevin hires football coach T.J. Wiley
May 8, 2019
Former Northgate, Deer Lakes and Penn-Trafford football coach T.J. Wiley is headed to Bishop Canevin.
WPIAL players show ‘West runs this state’ in East-West all-star victory
May 5, 2019
ALTOONA — It might have been a high school football game played in May. Just don’t tell the Pittsburgh-area players it didn’t matter.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Linemen drawing increased D-I interest
May 4, 2019
The college offers keep pouring in for a pair of Westmoreland County linemen who are as proficient in the classroom as they are as pass-blockers.
East-West game gives 16 WPIAL football players 1 last go-round
May isn’t typical football season in Western Pennsylvania, but it is for 68 seniors from across the state who will gather Sunday in Altoona.
Belle Vernon QB Jared Hartman ahead of schedule in recovery from knee surgery
Jared Hartman believes he has more memories to make playing quarterback for Belle Vernon. Warmer, more pleasant memories that involve him making plays on the field — with his arm and legs.
College interest continues to grow for linemen Fintan Brose, Michael Petrof
April 30, 2019
The college offers keep pouring in for a pair of Westmoreland County linemen who are as proficient in the classroom as they are as pass-blockers.
Coach Bob Colbert joins Greensburg Central Catholic football staff
Well-traveled football coach Bob Colbert is joining the staff at Greensburg Central Catholic.
Mars’ Carmody commits to Polynesian Bowl
April 22, 2019
Mars junior offensive tackle Michael Carmody has committed to play in Hawaii’s Polynesian Bowl high school all-star game.
Organizers cancel Tri-County Coaches All-Star football game
April 21, 2019
The Foothills Football Classic isn’t the only local football all-star being postponed this season.
Westmoreland high school notebook: WCCA football showcase returns in May
April 20, 2019
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association will host its seventh annual Underclassmen Football Showcase 9 a.m. May 11 at Hempfield’s Spartan Stadium.
Foothills Football Classic postponed for 2019
April 19, 2019
Logistical issues left the Foothills Football Classic committee with no choice. So, they punted.
