Football
Rocco, Serra Catholic have high expectations amidst unbeaten run
October 10, 2021
As a quarterback, Max Rocco appreciates the work of the center along the offensive line.
Bellinotti makes big plays as Shady Side Academy beats Apollo-Ridge
October 9, 2021
Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti made a considerable number of big plays Saturday afternoon.
Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: P-T still savoring win over Gateway
Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium was alive with goings-on Friday night. It was the hub of Harrison City as the stadium lit up a rainy community.
Top-ranked Moon edges Peters Township to stay undefeated
The difference between the first half and the second half of the Moon at Peters Township Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference football game was night and day.
Resch provides physical, intelligent presence in middle of Hampton defense
Hampton’s Jacque DeMatteo has sought two traits in his middle linebacker during 22 seasons as a WPIAL football coach.
Fox Chapel football team leans on Dietz, balanced offense
There’s no doubt Fox Chapel’s had one of the toughest football schedules around over the first seven games of the season.
No. 3 Aliquippa cruises past Chartiers Valley in Parkway Conference clash
A fast start propelled third-seeded Aliquippa to a 48-13 victory in a WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference showdown at Chartiers Valley on Friday night.
Belle Vernon fends off Ringgold upset bid
The rains came at the start of the second half, and then lightning followed on the third possession after halftime Friday night at Joe Montana Stadium.
Elizabeth Forward capitalizes on South Allegheny mistakes in Interstate victory
Elizabeth Forward used a number of South Allegheny miscues to take a commanding three-score lead after the first 10 minutes Friday night and cruised to a 36-7 win over its WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference rivals at Glassport Memorial Stadium.
WPIAL Class A roundup: No. 2 OLSH edges Union in double overtime
Stephen Greer scored on a 6-yard run in overtime to cap No. 2 OLSH’s 37-36 comeback win against Union (5-1, 3-1) in the WPIAL Class A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.
WPIAL Class 2A roundup: No. 4 Laurel stays undefeated with win over New Brighton
Luke McCoy ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns and caught a 47-yard scoring pass as No. 4 Laurel scored a 42-7 victory over New Brighton (2-5, 1-3) in the WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference on Friday night.
WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Williams helps Montour to victory over Blackhawk
Caleb Williams ran for 263 yards and two touchdowns to lead Montour past Blackhawk, 28-27, in a WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game Friday night.
WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Bethel Park rolls past No. 4 South Fayette
Troy Volpatti rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns to lead Bethel Park to a 27-7 win over No. 4 South Fayette (4-3, 0-2) in the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference on Friday night.
Freeport picks apart East Allegheny, earns conference victory
October 8, 2021
At halftime, the Freeport band played the Dolly Parton classic “Jolene” in their set.
Brownsville-Mt. Pleasant football game canceled
The Brownsville at Mt. Pleasant football game scheduled for Friday night has been canceled and will be ruled a no contest by the WPIAL.
Westmoreland football notebook: Greensburg Salem girls soccer coach among WPIAL’s top refs
October 7, 2021
Jessica Melodia played for the Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team from 2015-17. When she “retired,” a void was left in her life.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 6
Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 6:
Chick’s Picks’ crystal ball is better for picking HS football games than finding missing eagles
Welcome to Week 6.
Through the years: 10 years ago, West Shamokin sets futility record
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
Trib 10: Top 2 teams in weekly power rankings set to collide
October 6, 2021
Several big head-to-head matchups last week led to a pair of Class 6A district teams being bounced from the weekly Trib 10 power rankings.
