Football

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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?

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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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Bishop Canevin’s A’Zjaun Marshall eludes OLSH’s Ziggy McIntosh to score Oct. 22.
WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 18-19, 2022
Let the gold rush begin on the gridiron.

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Pine-Richland’s Elijah Wentz celebrates a turnover forced by the Rams defense during a playoff game against Woodland Hills last Friday.
Chick’s Picks makes sure she doesn’t come up short while making WPIAL playoff predictions
Each year, at this critical point of the season, Chick’s Picks often finds herself needing a little more inspiration to carry her over the finish line.

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Belle Vernon’s Jake Gedekoh dives for a touchdown against Southmoreland on Oct. 21.
Birdie runs advance scouting mission for Belle Vernon, makes semifinal pick
November 16, 2022
Last week: 3-0 (100%)

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Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins scores past Sto-Rox’s Jaymont Green Miller on Sept. 2.
Trib 10: Teams in power rankings move closer to WPIAL gold
While the number of WPIAL football teams still fighting for gold continues to dwindle, those listed below in our weekly power rankings continue to thrive.

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Upper St. Clair safety Aidan Besselman (4) celebrates as the Panthers force a turnover on downs on the final drive of the game against Gateway on Nov. 4.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 11
November 14, 2022
There is an old saying among football executives and coaches: “If you have two quarterbacks, you actually have none.”

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Memorabilia is displayed Monday during a press conference for the Bill Fralic Memorial Award at the Heinz History Center.
WPIAL’s top linemen named finalists for 4th annual Bill Fralic Memorial Award
As expected, six finalists were announced for the fourth Bill Fralic Memorial Award, which honors the top senior football interior lineman in the WPIAL.

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Union quarterback Braylon Thomas throws a pass during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 11
November 13, 2022
With steady to heavy rain predicted all day Friday for the second night of WPIAL playoff football, some teams did some unique things in order to prepare for the elements.

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                                Penn-Trafford’s Carmen Metcalfe pulls in a touchdown pass past Franklin Regional’s Chase Lemke on Oct. 28.
Penn-Trafford ends frustrating football season with playoff loss
High school football season at Penn-Trafford ended earlier than expected with a first-round loss to Pine-Richland in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Nov. 4.

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Ligonier Valley football players warm up at Reeves Field at Geneva College before a power outage Friday night forced its playoff game against Beaver Falls to be moved to Blackhawk.
Ligonier Valley has long, strange trip to WPIAL football quarterfinals
November 12, 2022
Ligonier Valley football players sat quietly in the pitch black of a locker room with no power Friday night at Reeves Field on the campus of Geneva College.

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Hampton’s Eric Weeks finds a hole against Highlands last season.
Hampton football looks ahead following heartbreaking loss
Hampton senior Eric Weeks has replayed the final moments of the Talbots’ 34-33 gut-wrenching last-second WPIAL Class 4A playoff loss to Montour over and over again.

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Pine Richland’s Ryan Palmieri (25) is wrapped up after a short gain against Woodland Hills in the semifinals Nov. 11, 2022, at Gateway.
2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 11
Top performers for Week 11 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

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