Football

Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel scores on a reception against Aliquippa during their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal Nov. 10, 2023, at Heinz Field.
Latrobe QB/DB John Wetzel verbally commits to Marshall for football
June 25, 2024
Rising senior John Wetzel has seen first hand the resurgence of the Latrobe football program.

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Former Norwin football player Josiah Pastories was killed in a one-vehicle accident Thursday in Butler County.
GoFundMe posted for former Norwin football player Josiah Pastories, who was killed in auto accident
June 14, 2024
A GoFundMe page is set up for the family of Josiah Pastories, a Norwin graduate and former football player and wrestler who was killed in a one-vehicle accident Thursday morning in northern Butler County.

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North Hills lineman Jamar Allen works out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Ross.
WPIAL rules Aliquippa rising junior ineligible following transfer from North Hills
June 6, 2024
Aliquippa’s Jamar Allen, an all-conference football player who transferred from North Hills, was ruled ineligible Thursday by the WPIAL.

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Riverview’s Carlo Buzzatto breaks free against Jeannette during a game last season.
Riverview football standout Carlo Buzzatto excited to compete on global stage
June 5, 2024
Carlo Buzzatto graduates Thursday with the Riverview Class of 2024.

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Jeannette quarterback Terrelle Pryor breaks away from Beaver Fall’s Todd Thomas on a 55-yard touchdown run during the 2007 WPIAL Class AA championship game.
Terrelle Pryor, Dick Hoak, Joe Mucci to enter National High School Football Hall of Fame
A hall of fame enshrinement ceremony this weekend one state over will include three Jeannette football legends.

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                                Norwin grad Declan O’Brien had a record-breaking career as a receiver at Allegheny.
After prolific career at Allegheny, former Norwin receiver moving up to Division I FCS level
May 25, 2024
Record-breaking wide receiver Declan O’Brien isn’t done catching passes yet.

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Adam LaCarte and members of the Belle Vernon football team received their championship rings May 8, 2024, at at Leopard Hall.
Belle Vernon seniors celebrate back-to-back WPIAL, PIAA football titles
May 20, 2024
For the second time in two seasons, Belle Vernon’s football team commemorated a state championship season with a ring ceremony at Leopard Hall on May 8.

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Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel oversees a preseason practice last year.
Ligonier Valley, Latrobe, Jeannette coaches eager for East/West All-Star game
May 17, 2024
For Ligonier Valley’s Roger Beitel, Latrobe’s Ron Prady and Jeannette’s Tommy Paulone, being selected to coach in Sunday’s East/West All-Star games at Cumberland Valley is a tremendous honor.

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Leechburg football coach Randy Walters, at left, with former Blue Devils quarterback Dylan Cook, coaches at the 2023 Pitt 7-on-7 camp. Walters will coach the running backs on the U20 U.S. National Team at the International Federation of American Football’s World Junior Championship tournament June 23-30, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta.
Leechburg coach Randy Walters selected to coaching staff for U.S. Tackle National Team
May 13, 2024
Randy Walters was born and raised in Canada, a product of Grimsby, Ontario.

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Kiski Area’s Carson Heinle throws during last year’s Willie Thrower quarterback camp at Valley.
Top Western Pa. quarterbacks set to show skills at 4th Willie Thrower camp
May 8, 2024
More than 50 quarterbacks from the WPIAL and throughout Western Pennsylvania and Ohio will get a chance to show their stuff at the fourth annual Willie Thrower Memorial Award Foundation Quarterback Camp on Saturday at Valley High School.

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North Hills lineman Jamar Allen works out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Ross.
WPIAL to hold eligibility hearing for Aliquippa football transfer Jamar Allen
May 6, 2024
The WPIAL will hold an eligibility hearing for Aliquippa sophomore Jamar Allen, an all-conference football player who transferred there from North Hills.

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Pine-Richland kicker Grant Argiro kicks an extra point against Penn Hills on Sept. 8 in Pine.
Pine-Richland’s Grant Argiro eyes future as college kicker
May 4, 2024
Grant Argiro has been the kicker on the Pine-Richland football team since he was a sophomore, but he also played junior varsity linebacker.

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Hempfield readies to take the field against Greensburg Salem on Aug. 25. The teams will not play this year.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Football rivalry games put on hold this season
April 21, 2024
High school football season isn’t scheduled to begin until Aug. 23, but fans might be disappointed to know two long-time neighborhood clashes are being put on hold.

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Shaler’s Emily Bacasa plays against Hampton in a flag football game April 14, 2024.
Girls flag football catching on at Shaler
The Shaler girls flag football team may not have everything figured out quite yet this season, but its all part of the process as coach Rob Heinrich helps the program adjust to rule changes.

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Penn-Trafford running back Devin Austin will be inducted into the Warriors’ football hall of fame this fall.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford football to honor newest hall of fame class
April 13, 2024
Penn-Trafford football announced its 2024 hall of fame class, which will be honored in the fall.

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Central Catholic senior Payton Wehner holds the Willie Thrower Award near a photo of Thrower on Saturday.
Central Catholic QB Payton Wehner wins Willie Thrower Award
April 6, 2024
Central Catholic senior Payton Wehner was the only finalist for the fourth annual Willie Thrower Award who was honored in 2022.

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Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner carries for a first down against North Allegheny last season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 6, 2024: Top WPIAL QB to be honored with Willie Thrower Award
April 5, 2024
The top quarterback in the WPIAL from the 2023 season will be honored Saturday afternoon at the fourth annual Willie Thrower Award ceremony.

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                                Thomas Jefferson senior Vinnie Heller poses with Scott Breisinger (left) and Jim Breisinger at the 2023-24 TJ football banquet. Heller is the winner of this year’s Breisinger Award.
Vinnie Heller earns Thomas Jefferson’s prestigious Breisinger Award
March 24, 2024
His statistics are not gaudy.

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New Springdale coach Chad Walsh was Valley News Dispatch coach of the year at Valley in 2012.
Springdale hires Chad Walsh as football coach hoping he can change team’s fortunes
March 22, 2024
Chad Walsh has experience turning around struggling football programs.

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South Fayette captains hoist the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Hampton, 4-2, in the Class 3A final on Nov. 4, 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
When WPIAL makes realignment decisions aiming for competitive balance, critics emerge
March 12, 2024
WPIAL athletic directors received a survey from one of their colleagues Monday, seeking feedback about how the league makes its sections and schedules.

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