Football

Westinghouse’s Jordan Reid avoids USO’s Davonte Jones as he returns the second-half kick off for a touchdown during the City League championship game Saturday at Cupples Stadium.
Freshman’s kick return sparks Westinghouse past University Prep in City League title game
October 28, 2023
When it comes to City League football, the ‘House has become a household name in recent years.

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Hampton running back Brock Borgo works out during a preseason practice.
Hampton senior running back climbs school’s all-time rushing list
The first time Hampton running back Brock Borgo touched the football in a meaningful varsity carry, he raced 58 yards for a touchdown.

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                                Franklin Regional quarterback Chase Lemke throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Greater Latrobe High School.
Chase Lemke, Ayden Hudock have become must-watch connection for Franklin Regional
Franklin Regional quarterback Chase Lemke and receiver Ayden Hudock were in a rhythm at just the right time as the Panthers pursued a playoff spot.

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Fox Chapel coach Dave Leasure addresses his offense during a preseason 7-on-7 competition at Fox Chapel.
Fox Chapel toughs it out through rash of injuries, rebuilding season
Fox Chapel offensive tackle Kristofer Bandurski had a few options after having his ankle rolled up during a mid-September game against Upper St. Clair.

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Aliquippa’s Demarkus Walker celebrates after returning a fumble for a touchdown against Central Valley on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Center Twp.
Final WPIAL bracketology: Don Rebel, Chris Harlan forecast 2023 football playoff pairings
Let the guesswork begin.

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Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Fort Cherry.
WPIAL Class A football roundup: Matt Sieg runs for 251 yards, 7 TDs for No. 1 Fort Cherry
Matt Sieg ran for 251 yards and seven touchdowns to lead top-ranked Fort Cherry a 55-22 win over Burgettstown (5-4, 4-3) in the Class A Black Hills Conference on Friday night.

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Washington’s Zxavian Lewis works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Washington.
WPIAL Class 2A football roundup: Washington tops McGuffey in battle for the Century
Tristan Reed threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 5 Washington to a 13-7 win at McGuffey (7-3, 5-1) in the Class 2A Century Conference on Friday night.

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West Mifflin’s Armand Hill carries past Avonworth’s Andrew Kuban during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Ohio Twp.
WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Freshman Armand Hill carries West Mifflin past South Park
A week after running for nearly 500 yards, freshman Armand Hill rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns as West Mifflin scored a 35-0 win at South Park (6-4, 3-3) to lock down second place in the Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.

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Mars’ Evan Wright works out on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at Mars.
WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Late TD lifts Mars to Greater Allegheny Conference title
Luke Goodworth hit Aidan Alessio with a 20-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left in the game to give Mars a 17-14 victory over North Catholic in a Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference game Friday night at J.C. Stone Field in North Park.

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Neshannock’s Jino Mozzocio runs against Mohawk during their game Oct. 27, 2023, at Neshannock.
Neshannock controls clock, stops Mohawk to win MAC championship
The best way to stop a high-powered offense is to keep it off the field.

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Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger celebrates with head coach Charles Morris after scoring against Pine-Richland on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Pine.
WPIAL Class 5A football roundup: Pitt recruit Julian Dugger guides No. 2 Penn Hills to Northeast title
Julian Dugger threw for 92 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 140 yards and two TDs to lead No. 2 Penn Hills to a 26-21 win over No. 5 Woodland Hills (6-4, 3-2) in the Class 5A Northeast Conference on Friday night.

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Montour captains head out for the coin toss against West Allegheny during their game Oct. 27, 2023, at Montour.
Wolfe leads way as Montour beats rival West Allegheny
The Montour Spartans, led by Jake Wolfe and a talented crew of skill-position players, capped off their season defeating their rival West Allegheny Indians, 49-17, at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium.

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Cannon-MacMillan’s Mike Evans throws during the Willie Thrower quarterbacks camp May 13, 2023, at Valley High School.
WPIAL Class 6A football roundup: Canon-McMillan tops Mt. Lebanon for 3rd place
Mike Evans threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 3 Canon-McMillan to a 41-28 victory over No. 4 Mt. Lebanon (5-5, 1-3) in a Class 6A football matchup Friday night.

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Hampton’s Brock Borgo (22) is tackled by Highlands defender Braden Litwicki on Friday.
Highlands defeats Hampton, gets needed help to qualify for WPIAL playoffs
Highlands entered senior night with a lot on the line. Playoff implications, of course, were the main topic of conversation Friday night at Golden Rams Stadium.

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Peters Township players celebrate after capturing the Allegheny 6 Conference title with a win over Bethel Park on Oct. 27, 2023, at Peters Township.
Peters Township earns conference title with emphatic win over Bethel Park
October 27, 2023
There’s not much of an argument when it comes to the top teams in the WPIAL. Week in and week out, Class 5A top-ranked Peters Township has trounced its opponents.

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Steel Valley captures Allegheny Conference by beating Serra Catholic
Steel Valley’s Donald Barksdale has been a star all year, and Friday night was no exception as he willed the Ironmen to a huge 54-14 win over Serra Catholic to claim the Class 2A Allegheny Conference title outright.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin runs for a touchdown past Elizabeth Forward’s Charlie Nigut on Friday.
Belle Vernon locks up conference title with win vs. Elizabeth Forward
With his future coach in attendance, Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin could see a position change when he heads to Happy Valley next season.

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Kiski Area and Armstrong meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Oct. 27, 2023, at Kiski Area.
Kiski Area beats Armstrong to clinch playoff spot
It was a must-win situation for Kiski Area and Armstrong to claim one of the final playoff spots in the Greater Allegheny Conference. The Cavaliers were in a win-and-in situation. The Riverhawks needed a win and some help.

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Belle Vernon’s Alonzo Wade celebrates a defensive stop in a Sept. 8 game.
5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 9: Head-to-head matchups to decide 9 conference titles
The wait is over.

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Penn Hills’ Amir Key stiff-arms Pine-Richland’s Angelo Samuels on Sept. 8.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2023 Week 9
October 26, 2023
Welcome to the final week of the 2023 WPIAL football regular season as we wrap up the “stretch run” with meaningful football games aplenty.

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