Football

Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Penn Hills.
2023 WPIAL Class 5A football breakdown: Reaching postseason no easy task
August 20, 2023
In WPIAL Class 5A, there’s no room for error.

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Aliquippa’s Cam Lindsey works out on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Aliquippa.
2023 WPIAL Class 4A football breakdown: Aliquippa begins quest for 3-peat
No team has three-peated as WPIAL champion in Class 4A since the WPIAL went to six classifications in 2016.

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Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon High School.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Belle Vernon heavily favored to repeat
If you ask any coach which team is considered the best in WPIAL Class 3A, the unanimous choice is returning WPIAL and PIAA champion Belle Vernon.

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Union coach Kim Niedbala celebrates with his team after upsetting Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL championship.
2023 WPIAL Class A football breakdown: Strength of Big 7 Conference on display
It’s popular coachspeak to say that a meat-grinder conference schedule prepares teams for the postseason.

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Sto-Rox head coach Marvin Mills works with his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in McKees Rocks.
After losing playmakers to graduation, expectations remain high at Sto-Rox
August 19, 2023
Ever notice how Aliquippa never really has a rebuilding year?

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McGuffey’s Charles Wagers works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at McGuffey.
McGuffey counting on experience, depth to advance to next level
Coach Ed Dalton was pleased with McGuffey’s 2022 season. His Highlanders went 8-4 and finished third in the Century Conference, but he felt his team could have accomplished more.

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Keystone Oaks quarterback Clinton Robinson throws during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon.
Keystone Oaks eyes deep playoff run with veteran roster
Keystone Oaks will look for another deep playoff run as most of its starters return from a team that advanced to the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals last season.

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Brentwood head coach Nick Caponi watches his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Brentwood.
New coaching regime looks to get Brentwood back to playoffs
Brentwood’s football team finished 2-4 in the Class 2A Century Conference last season and 3-7 overall.

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Clairton officials unveiled artist renderings of renovations to Neil C. Brown Stadium on Aug. 18, 2023, at Clairton.
Clairton seeking donations to renovate 93-year-old football stadium
August 18, 2023
Before next football season, Clairton’s nearly century-old stadium could undergo a major renovation with new seats, locker rooms and restrooms, artificial turf, modern lighting and a brickwork entrance.

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Riverside head coach Bill Hand talks with his team during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in North Sewickley.
Bill Hand returns to Riverside sidelines as Panthers aim to contend in MAC
More than two decades since the last time they had a chance to welcome their new head coach with the phrase, the Riverside football team is ready to again say, “Aloha, Mr. Hand.”

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Freedom running back Tyler Welsh takes a hand-off during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023, in Freedom.
New coach hopes to guide Freedom to success
It was mid-March when Ron Balog took the reins of the Freedom football team. It’s been full-speed ahead since.

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Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel throws a pass on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Industry.
Western Beaver driven to erase memory of disappointing finish to 2022
Forgive the Western Beaver football team if it comes into the 2023 season with a chip on its shoulder.

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Yough quarterback Raidon Kuroda throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 20, 2023, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Yough aims to build on positives from last season
August 17, 2023
Ben Hoffer was part of a Yough football team that won three conference titles and compiled 24-15 record.

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Ligonier Valley’s John Jablunovsky (left) defends on Maxx Oberley during a drill in practice at Weller Field in Ligonier on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
With young roster, Ligonier Valley works to come together quickly
Since Roger Beitel became football coach at Ligonier Valley 20 years ago, he has taken his squad to a team camp at Shippensburg University in July.

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Burrell’s Devin Beattie makes a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 20, 2023, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Burrell ready to run back into WPIAL playoffs
While some WPIAL offensive attacks look to incorporate both ground and air assaults, Burrell often loads up its tanks with the hopes of steamrolling opponents.

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Apollo-Ridge senior quarterback Karter Schrock throws during a 7-on-7 competition July 18, 2023, at Fox Chapel.
Apollo-Ridge aims to gain experience in a hurry
When asked to appraise his team’s expectations for this season, Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba didn’t pull any punches.

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Highlands quarterback Aaran Randolph throws a pass during a 7-on-7 competition July 18, 2023, at Fox Chapel.
Highlands’ Aaran Randolph likely to grab more headlines this fall
Aaran Randolph had quite an introduction to A-K Valley football fans.

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Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel leaps over Highlands’ Nick McQuade in the fourth quarter Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.
Deep backfield gives Latrobe options in running game
When teams prepared to play Latrobe last season, their focus was on stopping bruising running back Robert Fulton.

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Southmoreland quarterback Kadin Keefer throws during WCAA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Explosive offense has Southmoreland in position for big year
August 16, 2023
Attend a Southmoreland football game. Stay for the fireworks.

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Mt. Pleasant quarterback Cole Chatfield throws during WCAA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Optimistic Mt. Pleasant eyes 5th consecutive playoff appearance
A total of 16 returning lettermen, including 13 starters on offense and defense combined, have the Mt. Pleasant community buzzing. With all that experience coming back, there’s hope among the faithful that this could be a special year.

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