Football
Westmoreland HS notebook: Steelers draft goes from Ricketts to Pickett
April 30, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ seismic move to select Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett in the first round of the NFL Draft had fans buzzing, debating and reminiscing.
North Allegheny, 5 other schools join Steelers-sponsored girls flag football league
There’s a new high school football league in Western Pennsylvania sponsored by the Pittsburgh Steelers and created entirely for girls.
Cappa looks to build on ‘solid foundation’ with Quaker Valley football
April 24, 2022
It’s time. Actually, it’s his time.
It’s ‘go time’ for new Chartiers Valley football coach
April 23, 2022
The move earlier this month was no April Fool’s joke.
Quaker Valley football hires former Riverview coach Jason Cappa
April 14, 2022
Quaker Valley has hired Jason Cappa as its new football coach, the school announced Thursday.
Trinity hires former Chartiers Valley football coach Dan Knause
April 8, 2022
After working five years to build up his alma mater’s football program, coach Dan Knause will take on a new project elsewhere.
Alumnus Hoffer hired as coach to revive Yough football program
April 5, 2022
It can be done: Yough can win again.
Highlands searches for new football coach after Girardi steps down
March 31, 2022
Dom Girardi stepped down as Highlands football coach Thursday, ending a five-season tenure with the Golden Rams.
New coach to Springdale football team: ‘Show me what ya got’
March 29, 2022
Ryan Tempalski is ready to generate a spark for the Springdale football program.
Recruiting hype doesn’t seem to affect Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin
March 27, 2022
Even at a young age, Quinton Martin is existing nicely with the recruiting process.
Thomas Jefferson’s Lekse looks to past for inspiration
Joe Lekse, this year’s Breisinger Award winner, had his eye on the prize throughout his entire varsity career.
Gambino takes over Charleroi football program
March 17, 2022
The Charleroi Area School Board found their man to take over the Cougars football program.
Bukowski hired as Southmoreland football coach, steps in for late friend Frederick
March 10, 2022
Tim Bukowski had planned to be Ron Frederick’s right-hand man on the Southmoreland football coaching staff.
2022 Big School East-West roster includes nearly 2 dozen WPIAL, City League players
March 3, 2022
State champions from Aliquippa, Mt. Lebanon and Penn-Trafford were among nearly two dozen WPIAL and City League players announced Thursday as all-stars for the Big School East-West Game this spring.
Steve Sciullo takes over Hampton football program
March 1, 2022
Steve Sciullo had a Hall of Fame playing career.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Shakeup for football schedules
February 27, 2022
Schedules for the 2022 WPIAL football season came out last week, giving some teams in new classifications, and their fans, a glimpse of what lies ahead.
George Guido: Willie Thrower luncheon set for April 9
February 19, 2022
On the 20th anniversary of Willie Thrower’s death, it’s a good time to look at the upcoming luncheon to decide the region’s top quarterback.
Family, opportunity led North Hills speedster Dickerson to Robert Morris
After an explosive high school football career and a winding, challenging recruiting process, Robert Dickerson has found a home for the next four years. And he will have to drive only a few miles down the road to get there.
Franklin Regional standout Caden Smith seeking college football fit
February 12, 2022
Franklin Regional standout senior Caden Smith, a terrific three-sport athlete, wants to play football in college.
Southmoreland plans symbolic hiring of late football coach Ron Frederick
February 9, 2022
Ron Frederick couldn’t wait to begin his dream job as the head football coach at Southmoreland.
