Football
With new coach in charge, top playmaker graduated, change comes to Greensburg Salem
August 16, 2023
Change is a good thing.
Freeport linemen hoping to pave the way toward Allegheny 6 title defense
It’s unlikely Isaac “Ickey” Woods will score a touchdown this season.
Valley puts focus on a ‘winning mentality’
August 15, 2023
At the first meeting new Valley football coach Mark Adams had with his team, the theme of his message was change.
Near-misses have Knoch optimistic for 2nd year in Allegheny 6
Last year, Knoch football had one win, but essentially was one point away from qualifying for the playoffs.
Young Freeport looks to outslug opponents in defense of conference title
Freeport doesn’t have the largest linemen in Class 3A.
Deer Lakes aims to build off playoff berth in Allegheny 6
Deer Lakes finished fourth in the Allegheny 6 Conference last year and earned a berth to the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2015.
Hempfield senior quarterback takes on leadership role
If there is one player that Hempfield first-year football coach Nick Keefer is relying on this season, it’s senior quarterback/safety Keiran Lippmann.
Seton LaSalle rebuilds roster after winless campaign
Tim Storino is hoping the 2022 season was a valuable learning experience for the Seton LaSalle football team.
Quaker Valley determined to develop a winning mentality
The 2022 season appeared promising in the early going for the Quaker Valley football team.
Young Hopewell team looks to keep rebuilding process going
Hopewell sports made strides in 2023 when the Vikings won a WPIAL title in baseball as an underdog 14th seed and the track and field team also had an impressive season.
Alle-Kiski high school football teams begin march toward playoffs
August 14, 2023
Rocco Cecere felt a ton of positive energy in the minutes and hours leading up to the Riverview football team’s first two-a-day practice Monday at Riverside Park in Oakmont.
Seniors Cochran, Love lead Deer Lakes receiving corps
Ryan Cochran caught 31 passes last year in a Deer Lakes uniform.
Greensburg Salem’s Julian Stevens mixes personality with athletic ability to lead Golden Lions
A mauler with a mean streak, Julian Stevens has a reputation that precedes him.
Trinity hoping to take a step forward with experienced roster
August 13, 2023
The positivity resonates throughout Dan Knause’s lingo:
Big RB Beattie ready to carry load again for Burrell
Devin Beattie hopes to have another big season for the Burrell football team.
Indiana looks to carry momentum from positive offseason
August 12, 2023
If a winning football team is built in the offseason, Indiana coach Brad Wright saw evidence of his squad’s progress during a recent linemen challenge at Burrell High School.
Hampton determined to extend playoff streak
Something is catching on with Hampton football.
Cadin Olsen era over, but Armstrong’s next chapter looks promising
Armstrong has had some standout athletes come through the program since its inception in 2015, including Zane Dudek and Dawson Porter, and the graduation of Cadin Olsen leaves another huge void to fill.
Apollo-Ridge lineman Spencer Sells making up for lost time
Spencer Sells didn’t come out for the Apollo-Ridge football team his freshman and sophomore seasons.
West Allegheny hopes to write better ending to 2023 story
August 11, 2023
For a program that has historically finished as well as any, West Allegheny’s end to the 2022 season is something it hopes to rectify. And fast.
