Football
It’s official: George hired at Greensburg Salem and Fazekas rehired at Mt. Pleasant
January 11, 2023
Greensburg Salem and Mt. Pleasant Area District school boards met Wednesday and hired and rehired football coaches.
Mt. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas
January 10, 2023
It looks like Jason Fazekas will be rehired as football coach at Mt. Pleasant.
Gateway’s Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football
January 8, 2023
Matt Brooks didn’t wait around for his college experience to begin.
Football coach Mike Brown set to leave Hempfield for Norwin
January 6, 2023
Add another football coaching opening to the list in Westmoreland County.
Bob Palko, 9-time WPIAL champion, resigns as Mt. Lebanon football coach
Thirteen months after celebrating a state championship with the Blue Devils, Bob Palko has resigned as Mt. Lebanon’s football coach to focus attention on concerns away from the field.
Marko Thomas resigns position as Greensburg Central Catholic football coach
January 4, 2023
With four young sons, including a 1-year-old, and three of them active in multiple sports, Marko Thomas decided it was time to be a dad instead of a coach.
50 years and counting: Phil Porterfield enjoys being ‘Voice of the Vikings’
January 2, 2023
When Phil Porterfield was in high school at Mt. Pleasant, he hoped to be a radio disc jockey.
North Allegheny’s Boyd, Central Catholic’s Gonzalez, Sullivan earn Class 6A all-state honors
December 30, 2022
Three underclassmen who helped their football teams reach the WPIAL Class 6A championship game were recognized for their efforts Friday.
Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri, Jon LeDonne tabbed state’s Class 5A player, coach of the year
Ryan Palmieri was at his best on the state’s biggest stage, and Friday he was recognized for his efforts.
Brentwood’s Kevin Kissel retires after 40 years on sideline
Kevin Kissel is considered a Brentwood institution, particularly in the high school football program.
5 Aliquippa players among 12 WPIAL athletes picked for Class 4A all-state football team
The Aliquippa football team made its annual trip to the WPIAL championship game this fall and proceeded to roll all the way to the PIAA final, again.
Belle Vernon trio, coach Matt Humbert awarded Class 3A all-state honors
December 29, 2022
Still riding high after winning the program’s first PIAA championship earlier this month, members of the Belle Vernon football team again have reason to celebrate.
6 WPIAL football players earn 2022 Class A all-state honors
Six WPIAL Class A football players were awarded Pa. Football Writers all-state honors Thursday, including Union quarterback Braylon Thomas, who led the Scotties to their first WPIAL title since 1959 and trip to the PIAA championship game.
See the 2022 WPIAL and City League all-conference football teams
December 24, 2022
The four months of high school football season might zip by in a blur, but each fall the coaches take a moment to reflect, look back and vote for all-conference teams.
2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Fort Cherry freshman leads Black Hills awards
Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg is only a freshman but conference coaches chose the dual-threat quarterback as the offensive MVP in the Black Hills this season.
2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Avonworth sweeps MVP honors in Western Hills
December 22, 2022
Avonworth’s Luke Hilyard and Brandon Biagiarelli swept the conference MVP honors, and nine teammates also were named first-team all-conference after the Antelopes won the Class 3A Western Hills title.
2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Belle Vernon gets 12 spots on Interstate 1st team
Belle Vernon has had many reasons to celebrate.
Mt. Pleasant advertising for football coaching job
December 20, 2022
Mt. Pleasant Area School District’s board has opened the football coach’s position, but that doesn’t mean Jason Fazekas is out of a job.
Trib HSSN 2022 Head of the Class: Football player of the year in all 6 classes
December 19, 2022
As the saying goes, big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. Many of the best players in Western Pennsylvania proved those words true this fall.
Trib HSSN 2022 Head of the Class: Football coach of the year in all 6 classes
December 18, 2022
Western Pennsylvania was well-represented at the PIAA football championships this fall, with five teams from District 7 and 8 advancing to play for state titles.
