Football

Washington quarterback Davoun Fuse throws a pass on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Washington.
With star QB leading way, Washington looks to peak at right time
August 21, 2022
Last year, the Washington football team was a case study in peaking at the wrong time.

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Sto-Rox’s Zay Davis poses for a photo after practice Aug. 18, 2022, at Sto-Rox.
Loaded with playmakers, Sto-Rox looks to get over WPIAL championship hump
The Sto-Rox Vikings outscored their opponents by 39 points on average last season. The Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the way to the WPIAL semifinals.

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McGuffey head coach Ed Dalton talks with quarterback Philip McCuen during practice on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at McGuffey High School.
McGuffey looks to get swagger back after up-and-down year
Ed Dalton hasn’t lost his swagger. Or, so it seems.

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Brentwood’s Daelinn Drew catches a pass during practice on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Brentwood.
Back in Century Conference, Brentwood looks to return to playoffs
Welcome back, Brentwood.

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Gateway’s Brad Birch looks to throw during a preseason practice last year.
WPIAL Class 5A football breakdown: Gateway among teams trying to squeeze into tight playoff field
August 20, 2022
Earning a WPIAL playoff spot in Class 5A was never easy, but the task becomes a little harder this year.

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Penn-Trafford varsity players from left, Joe Enick, Conlan Greene, Jacob Otto, Tommy Kalkstein, and Daniel Tarabrella, pose for a group portrait on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 at Penn-Trafford High School.
Armed with championship lessons, Penn-Trafford captains ready for next chapter
It was quite a way for the 2021 Penn-Trafford football team to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary: winning its first WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championships.

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Plum running back Eryck Moore carries the ball during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Plum.
Eryck Moore eyes rushing record for confident Plum football team
Eryck Moore has lived in a few places in his life, including overseas in Spain, but he’s certainly found a home in the backfield for Plum.

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Wester Beaver quarterback Xander LeFebvre works out.
QB Xander LeFebvre, Western Beaver out to earn respect
Xander LeFebvre has a cool name.

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Riverside head coach Fran Ramsden talks with Sam Hughes during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in North Sewickley.
Coach bets on data-driven approach to get Riverside back on track
Second-year coach Fran Ramsden has a tool he plans to use to liberally to help his Riverside team turn things around after a 1-8 season.

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New Brighton’s Kevin Williams works out on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in New Brighton.
New coach brings best of Beaver County football to New Brighton
New Brighton’s Tony Caltury speaks highly of Beaver County football, and there are a few really good reasons for that.

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Neshannock’s Jonny Huff works out on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Neshannock.
Football team looks to get in on championship act at Neshannock
Rumor has it a major repaving project has been planned for Mitchell Road in Neshannock this fall.

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Mohawk’s Junior Micco works out in practice.
Strong, veteran line could keep Mohawk in playoff picture
After a successful season that included a third-place finish in the Midwestern Athletic Conference and a first-round WPIAL playoff victory, Mohawk comes into this year with a strong, veteran line and some inexperience at the skill positions.

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Freedom’s Dakota Roberts works out on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Freedom.
Having stabilized program, next step for Freedom is playoff berth
After three coaching changes in the previous four years, the Freedom football team was looking to establish some stability last season.

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Ellwood City head coach Dan Bradley works with his team on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Ellwood City.
Former OLSH coach brings positivity, focus on fundamentals to Ellwood City
Looking to turn its program around after three consecutive winless seasons, it’s hard to imagine Ellwood City could have found a coach more suited for the job than Dan Bradley.

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Beaver Falls quarterback Jaren Brickner works out on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Beaver Falls.
Whether by land or air, Beaver Falls always makes its way into WPIAL title conversation
The immense challenge WPIAL defensive coordinators have faced when taking on Beaver Falls over the last couple of seasons can be summed up in two tidy stats.

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Knoch’s Jake Murphy was second-team all-conference as a tight end last season.
Knoch senior football player Jake Murphy put into new role
August 19, 2022
As Tim Burchett and the new coaching staff at Knoch install a new offense, plans are to build around Jake Murphy.

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Yough quarterback Raidon Kuroda throws during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Behind alum Ben Hoffer, Yough aims to turn program around
Watching the Yough football program fall into disrepair was a cringe-worthy endeavor for proud alum Ben Hoffer, who used to shed tacklers and score touchdowns with ease when he played on Cougar Mountain.

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Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins takes part in a training camp workout Aug. 18, 2022, at Steel Valley.
Division I talent could help Steel Valley write happier ending to 2022 season
It’s hard to imagine a more satisfying regular season than the one Steel Valley had last year.

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Ligonier Valley’s Haden Sierocky throws during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Greater Latrobe High School.
Ligonier Valley aims to stay healthy, put offensive weapons to good use
Roger Beitel begins his 19th year as head football coach at Ligonier Valley, and he hopes the 2022 season isn’t as bizarre as 2021.

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Imani Christian quarterback Dayshaun Burrnett throws during the Willie Thrower quarterback camp in July at Valley High School.
Imani Christian to pick up pace with coach LaRoi Johnson back
Producing a winning football program at Imani Christian isn’t an impossible dream. Coach LaRoi Johnson knows it because he was there in 2017.

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