Football
North Hills’ Murtezi honored to compete in Big 33 Football Classic
June 6, 2019
Former North Hills football player Lirion Murtezi put an exclamation point on his impressive high school football career May 27 when he suited up for the 62nd annual Big 33 Football Classic at Landis Field at Speed Ebersole Stadium.
Late score lifts Team Different past Never Fear in NFBD all-star football game
June 2, 2019
Touchdown celebrations mandatory, 18-minute running clocks and a dee jay set up on the sidelines — it was all fun and football at Cupples Stadium in the South Side Sunday night.
Paul Posluszny, Sean Lee enjoy ‘special’ night at WPIAL Hall of Fame induction
June 1, 2019
Paul Posluszny and Sean Lee were teammates at Penn State, groomsmen in each other’s weddings and close friends throughout their NFL days.
Apollo-Ridge’s Kent Harkleroad ready to face best in all-star game
Kent Harkleroad soon will put on the helmet and jersey of the Waynesburg football team.
Plenty of reasons to celebrate for NFBD All-Star players
If Hollis Mathis scores an all-star game touchdown Sunday, he might have to call somebody immediately.
Big 33 Football Classic an ‘amazing experience’ for Thomas Jefferson’s Serapiglia
May 31, 2019
Perhaps it was only fitting that a four-year starter in the Thomas Jefferson football program capped his high school career at the prestigious Big 33 Football Classic.
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Devin Whitlock has withdrawn from Monessen and has enrolled at neighboring Belle Vernon.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.
