Football

Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins intercepts a pass in the end zone against Serra Catholic on Oct. 28.

No matter who the Acrisure Pigeons favor, Chick’s Picks has your WPIAL title predictions

November 23, 2022

By now you have probably become familiar with the new gang in town — the Acrisure Pigeons. The avian group invaded Acrisure Stadium a few weeks ago as the Steelers took on the Saints. When the Steelers pulled off a rare victory that day, the Pigeons were credited with bringing our hometown team good luck.

Highlands quarterback Chandler Thimons plows into the end zone past Latrobe defenders for a third-quarter touchdown Nov. 4 at Highlands Golden Rams Stadium.

Despite playoff exit, Highlands enjoys ‘successful season’ under 1st-year coach

November 22, 2022

Despite an overtime loss in an opening round playoff game, it was an outstanding season for Highlands.

Gateway wide receiver Dallas Harper (5) tumbles into the end zone during the first half of the Gators’ 24-21 loss to Upper St. Clair on Nov. 4, 2022, at Gateway.

Gateway football players earn postseason honors

November 20, 2022

The Upper St. Clair football team was to take on Pine-Richland at Norwin on Saturday for the WPIAL Class 5A title.

Chartiers Valley coach Aaron Fitzpatrick works with his team during a preseason practice.

Season of change brings challenges to Chartiers Valley football team

This was a season of change for the Chartiers Valley football program.

the 300 mark
Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak holds the game ball after defeating Latrobe in a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal playoff game Nov. 11 for his 300th career win. <strong>Story, Page 19</strong>

Thomas Jefferson peaks in time for playoffs, gives coach Bill Cherpak his 300th win

The list of awards and honors bestowed upon Thomas Jefferson football coach Bill Cherpak over the years is a long one.

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Quaker Valley’s Jakub Pickett set a school record with 163 receiving yards 163 yards in a win over Seton LaSalle.

Quaker Valley football out to raise program’s expectations after trying season

The exit interviews have been taking place within the Quaker Valley football program.

Bethel Park’s Austin Caye (24) carries against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, at Upper St. Clair High School.

Stung by injuries, Bethel Park ends remarkable season with WPIAL semifinal loss

November 19, 2022

Bethel Park’s banner football season came to an end in the rain Nov. 11 at Canon-McMillan in the semifinal round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

Gateway defensive back Kenny Lewis tries to break up a pass intended for North Hills receiver Michael Hoskey on Sept. 9.

After up-and-down season, young talent ready to lead North Hills football into future

The overall record for the North Hills football team in 2022 comes nowhere close to telling its full story.

Hampton’s Brock Borgo was a first-team all-conference pick this season.

Hampton football team racks up postseason accolades

Hampton senior defensive lineman Gabe Harris was surprised to earn all-Greater Allegheny Conference honors, but maybe he shouldn’t have been startled at all.

Captains for Beaver Falls and Sto-Rox meet at midfield before their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Friday, Nov. 18, 2022.

Beaver Falls finishes off Sto-Rox, gets back to WPIAL championship game

With a big first half on defense, an offensive ability to take advantage of short fields and a second half that saw the Tigers run away from third-seeded Sto-Rox, second-seeded Beaver Falls earned a trip to Acrisure Stadium to play for the Class 2A championship on Black Friday.

Bishop Canevin’s Lesae Lacks

Red-hot Bishop Canevin rolls past South Side into WPIAL Class A finals

Despite frigid temperatures for Friday night football, Bishop Canevin’s offense was red hot.

Belle Vernon’s Braden Laux stiff-arms Freeport’s Cyprian Selinger during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Gateway High School.

2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in semifinals

November 18, 2022

Top performers for Week 12 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Steel Valley’s Del Shields (1) celebrates with Rasaun Hough during their WPIAL semifinal playoff game against Neshannock on Nov. 18, 2022, at Montour.

Steel Valley comes alive in 4th quarter, surges past Neshannock in Class 2A semifinals

Sophomore Donald Barksdale rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on an 80-yarder in the fourth quarter, leading No. 1 Steel Valley to a 32-17 win over No. 4 Neshannock (11-2) in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Friday night at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School.

The Avonworth band plays before a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal between the Antelopes and Shady Side Academy on Friday.

‘Wildcat’ Peyton Faulkner helps Avonworth run past Shady Side Academy in WPIAL semifinals

Avonworth coach Duke Johncour made a major adjustment with his offense Friday.

Union players earm up before facing Rochester in the WPIAL Class A semifinals Friday., Nov. 18, 2022.

Union gets past Rochester in battle of Cinderellas in WPIAL Class A semifinals

It’s a run that the Union Scotties faithful will remember forever.

The Westinghouse Bulldogs sideline celebrates as the clock ticks away on their 40-8 victory over Alderdice during the City League championship game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Cupples Stadium.

Westinghouse routs Central Clarion in PIAA playoffs

The Westinghouse football team remained undefeated Friday and earned a trip to the PIAA quarterfinals.

North Allegheny’s Khiryn Boyd celebrates after intercepting a pass against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin High School.

2022 WPIAL 6A football championship breakdown: North Allegheny vs. Central Catholic

WPIAL Class 6A football championship

Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri (25) celebrates a second half touchdown with teammates during their semifinal game against Woodland Hills on Nov. 11, 2022, at Gateway.

2022 WPIAL 5A football championship breakdown: Pine-Richland vs. Upper St. Clair

WPIAL Class 5A football championship

Central Catholic’s Jackson Farrell celebrates with the student section after the Vikings’ fourth touchdown during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal against Mt. Lebanon on Nov. 11 at Mt. Lebanon High School.

How to watch Saturday’s 2022 WPIAL Class 6A, 5A football championships on Trib HSSN

Unable to make it to Norwin Knights Stadium on Saturday?

Bundled-up fans at Forbes Field on Thanksgiving Day, 1947, watch Willie Thrower score a touchdown as Ken High won its second consecutive WPIAL title over Har-Brack, 27-0. Thrower intercepted two passes, ran for one and passed for another.

Through the Years: In 1947, Ken High shut out Har-Brack

November 17, 2022

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

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