Football
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.
Vinnie Heller earns Thomas Jefferson’s prestigious Breisinger Award
March 24, 2024
His statistics are not gaudy.
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.
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.
8 WPIAL all-stars selected for 67th annual Big 33 Football Classic
February 21, 2024
Eight WPIAL football players were among the 38 high school all-stars selected Wednesday to represent Pennsylvania in the 67th annual Big 33 Football Classic.
Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta named general manager for USA Football U20 team
February 20, 2024
Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta will serve as the general manager for the U.S. Under-20 national tackle football team that will take part in this summer’s International Federation of American Football World Junior Championship in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, USA Football announced Tuesday.
WPIAL reveals Aliquippa’s 5A conference, but football coach says ‘it’s not settled’
The WPIAL revealed an updated football alignment Monday that has Aliquippa sharing a Class 5A conference with Fox Chapel, North Hills, Penn Hills, Pine-Richland, Plum and Shaler.
WPIAL says Butler football must take conference schedule, reviving years-long dispute
A seemingly settled dispute between Butler and the PIAA was rekindled Monday when the WPIAL said the school’s football team must play a conference schedule next fall.
Drive to improve, helpful mentors lead Franklin Regional grad to Division I football
February 17, 2024
Gentle giant Max Leven had a goal when he left Franklin Regional, but for him to achieve that goal, he felt he needed some fine-tuning.
Gateway senior student-athletes celebrate signing letters of intent
February 11, 2024
Ahmad Harris’ confidence level is off the charts for his football future at Division II Wheeling in West Virginia.
Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez receives NFL Latino Youth Honors award
February 9, 2024
This is awards season for the NFL, and one went to a high school senior from the WPIAL. Central Catholic’s Peter Gonzalez received an inaugural honor that recognized his football talents and his Hispanic heritage.
WPIAL to release new football conferences, updated sections for other fall sports
February 5, 2024
The wait is almost over for WPIAL football teams eager to take a look at the new conferences for the 2024 and ’25 seasons.
Latrobe 4-star linebacker Alex Tatsch commits to Penn State
February 4, 2024
The post on “X” came out just before 6 p.m. Sunday from Penn State football coach James Franklin.
Carter Lance, Penn Hills football players make college plans
Carter Lance would like to stand out when he hits the practice field for Duquesne’s football team this summer. The Penn Hills senior defensive lineman’s misfortune gave him ample time to devise a recovery plan.
Murrysville Star notebook: Ex-Franklin Regional lineman getting Division I offers
February 3, 2024
Lineman Max Leven left Franklin Regional last year and decided to play football at Bridgton Academy (Maine) to sharpen his skills and better prepare to play at a higher level.
After missing senior season with injury, Gateway’s Remy Bose looks ahead to career at Youngstown State
January 28, 2024
Remy Bose had his sights set on a dominant senior season in all three phases of the game for the Gateway football team.
Former Penn-Trafford lineman Joe Enick transfers to St. Francis
Former Penn-Trafford center Joe Enick, who attended Central Michigan in the fall, recently transferred to St. Francis (Pa.) to continue his football career.
Penn Hills grad Jaden Dugger embraces challenge of transfer to Louisiana
Jaden Dugger didn’t find the decision to leave Georgetown easy. Knowing the benefits of a degree from the prestigious school, Dugger was hesitant to leave the Hoyas’ football program.
Pine-Richland’s James Cardinali to play football at Navy
January 27, 2024
As a junior, James Cardinali was a 210-pound lineman on the Pine-Richland junior varsity football team who seemed like a longshot to play in college.
Penn Hills notebook: Daequan Hardy enters NFL Draft, earns spots in East-West Shrine Bowl
January 21, 2024
Penn Hills graduate Daequan Hardy didn’t have many offers from big-name FBS schools until his virtuoso performance in the 2018 PIAA Class 5A state championship game.
