Football

Bishop Canevin tops Greensburg Central Catholic in matchup of Class A contenders

September 3, 2022

Last year, on what turned out to be a drive to the WPIAL Class A championship, Bishop Canevin coach Rich Johnson always said that defense was his team’s calling card.

Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba works with his team during a preseason practice.

A-K Valley H.S. football notebook: Apollo-Ridge weathers storm in emotional victory

Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba was overcome with emotion, tears flowing down his face, after speaking with his team following a highly emotional 34-19 home victory over Valley on Friday.

Hempfield’s Jake Phillips looks to make a pass as Greensburg Salem’s Jayden Stevens closes in during a game on Friday, Aug. 27, at Hempfield.

Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: Hempfield putting up points in a hurry

Look down, and you might miss a play. Go to the concession stand, and you might miss a whole drive — maybe two.

Leechburg rolls past Summit Academy as reserves get into the act

After a season-opening loss to Apollo-Ridge, it was bounce-back Saturday for Leechburg.

McKeesport senior running back Bobbie Boyd streaks down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 19-7 win over Penn-Trafford on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Warrior Stadium in Harrison City.

2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 1

Top performers for Week 1 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Mt. Pleasant quarterback Cole Chatfield (1) looks for a receiver against Yough during their game Sept. 2, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant.

High school football roundup for Week 1: Gavlik leads North Allegheny past Canon-McMillan

Andrew Gavlik ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns as No. 3 North Allegheny opened Class 6A conference play with a 35-21 victory over No. 5 Canon-McMillan (0-2, 0-1) on Friday night.

Bethel Park takes on Mt. Lebanon on Sept. 2, 2022, at Mt. Lebanon.

Bethel Park off to 2-0 start after OT victory against Mt. Lebanon

September 2, 2022

Bethel Park deployed a relentless ground attack to defeat Mt. Lebanon in overtime, 27-24, on Friday night. The victory over the defending Class 6A state champion has Bethel Park off to a 2-0 start.

Aliquippa and Armstrong players attend the coin toss before their game Sept. 2, 2022, at Armstrong.

Hayes scores 4 times as Aliquippa uses pair of 4th-quarter TDs to top Armstrong

Aliquippa, the defending Class 4A WPIAL and state champion, chose not to play a Week Zero game, so tonight’s trip to Armstrong marked the Quips’ first step in defending the dual 2021 titles. Step 1 was a good one, as the Quips earned a hard-fought 28-14 victory at Armstrong.

Apollo-Ridge’s Landon Harmon warms up before a game against Valley on Sept. 2, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge.

Nick Curci runs for 249 yards to lift Apollo-Ridge past Valley

Facing a halftime deficit and another one in the fourth quarter and also facing adversity with several key injuries, Apollo-Ridge dug deep for a 34-19 victory over Valley in a nonsection contest Friday at Owens Field in Apollo.

Latrobe’s Robert Fulton avoids the tackle attempt by Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at Franklin Regional High School.

Robert Fulton scores 4 touchdowns as Latrobe beats Franklin Regional in 2OT

Robert Fulton scored on a 5-yard run in the second overtime, and Latrobe won its second game of the season by defeating Franklin Regional, 36-33.

Ligonier Valley’s John Jablunovsky brings back a kickoff against Southmoreland on Sept. 2, 2022, at Southmoreland.

Ligonier Valley holds on to best Southmoreland

Southmoreland took advantage of a 70-yard kickoff return to crack the scoreboard just before halftime, but Ligonier Valley responded with a big return of its own and hung on for a 27-18 nonconference victory Friday at Russ Grimm Field in Alverton.