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WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Seven 2015

October 20, 2015

Week seven marks the official beginning of the stretch run in the WPIAL football season. To that point, the slate provided some of the most compelling and crucial matchups of the 2015 campaign. The latest collection of top plays includes two games that could determine a section champion, another tilt that included a team fighting to remain in the playoff picture, and also a rare matchup of top teams in two different classifications. Without further anticipation, here are the very best plays from week seven. Freeport 32, Deer Lakes 25

District College Football Recap for Saturday, October 17th

October 18, 2015

On a cold day in the middle of October, playe3d in wind, rain, sleet and even snow showers, the college football season continued in Western Pa. Clarion took another step towards a magical season in the PSAC, while IUP and Slippery Rock both posted wins, leading to next week’s matchup. Here are recaps of ALL the games: Bryant 38 – Duquesne 17 Dalton Easton threw for a career high 330 yards and 4 touchdowns as the Bulldogs snapped a 3 game losing skid. Ricardo McCray added 118 rushing yards and a score, his 11th 100 yard game of his career.

District College Football Preview for Saturday, October 17th

October 14, 2015

The middle of October brings cooler weather, shorter days and heated play on the district college football front. In the NEC Duquesne looks to hold on to the top spot, while in the PSAC Clarion looks to accomplish a record noy oosted by the Golden Eagles in over 30 years. The PAC has a two way battle at 4-0 from outside the keystone state, while in New Wilminton Westminster is off to their best start since joining the conference. Here are previews of ALL the games:

WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Six 2015

October 13, 2015

With the high school football regular season more than half way complete, some teams have already clinched their spot in the postseason, while many others are battling for the remaining playoff bids. To that point, all of the selections for this edition of plays of the week included games that had significant postseason implications. Without further adieu, here are the plays that helped catapult several teams to key victories. 1. Mount Lebanon 31, Bethel Park 20

This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 10/11/2015

October 11, 2015

It is time to bend and stretch and reach for the postseason stars as we begin the Stretch Run to the 2015 high school football season this week here on the MSA Sports Network. We move on to Week Seven of the high school football season with 28 WPIAL weekend contests starting Friday night with the MSA Sports Pregame Show and concluding later that night with the WPIAL Football Scoreboard Show.

District College Football Recap for Saturday, October 10

Week 6 of the district college football slate saw some blow out wins again. In the PSAC, Clarion is off to their best start in over 30 years, while Slippery Rock used balance to get back into the West Division race. In the PAC, both Thomas More and Case Western remain un beaten, while Westminster is off to a strong start in the conference. Here are recaps of ALL the games: Sacred Heart 26 – Robert Morris 13 The Pioneers took advantage of 8 Colonials turnovers to claim the win. RMU did not score an offensive touchdown and was held to minus 7 yards rushing.

District College Football Preview for Saturday, October 10th

October 7, 2015

The second weekend of October hopefully brings better weather and lots of conference games. In the PSAC, Clarion looks to go to 6-0, while in the PAC, W&J tries to get on the winning track. The Presidents remain in the D-III top 25. Here are previews of ALL the games: Gannon(3-2) at Mercyhurst(3-2) Noon Both teams are in dire need of a win, having dropped their first 2 conference games.

WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Five 2015

October 6, 2015

While the first four weeks of the 2015 season were filled with fantastic finishes, dramatic comebacks and upsets galore, lopsided affairs and powerhouse teams asserting their dominance proved prevalent in the fifth week of the campaign. Still, the top plays of the week are not short on excitement or drama, as they include a game-changing run seconds before halftime, the lone score in a defensive battle, and a pair of touchdowns scored by defense and special teams. Here's what made the cut in week five. 1. West Allegheny 47, Montour 14

District College Football Recap for Saturday, October 3rd

October 4, 2015

The first Saturday in October brought cold and wet weather to Western Pennsylvania. On a day not fit for man or beast….or golfers, it didn’t bother the area football teams and offenses in general in putting up points. A top 25 showdown highlighted play in the PAC, while 3 local teams remain tied after 2 weeks in the PSAC West. Here are recaps of ALL THE GAMES. Clarion 41 – Mercyhurst 27 Connor Simmons threw for 3 touchdowns and ran for 2 more as the Golden Eagles go to 5-0. Simmons threw for 431 yards as Clarion scored 17 unanswered points in the second half.

District College Football Preview for October 3rd

September 30, 2015

It looks like Saturday is going to be a soggy one as far as the weather. Some high scores were posted in both the PSAC and the PAC, Will that be the case this week. Here is a previews of all the games.

WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Four 2015

September 29, 2015

This past week of football featured a slew of plays worthy of making the renowned plays of the week, so narrowing the list to just four was quite the task. The week included a battle in the Century Conference with significant playoff ramifications, a pair of notable fourth-quarter comebacks in the wild Greater Allegheny Conference, and an overtime thriller on Saturday night. Here are the very best of the best for week four. 1. Steel Valley 27, Seton-LaSalle 21

District College Football Preview for September 26th

September 23, 2015

Week 4 of the local college football season sees conference play open in the PSAC. League games also take place in the PAC, while NEC teams wait one more week. Four teams in the PSAC West enter conference play unbeaten, only one can advance to to State Title Game. This week is step one of a tough road ahead for all eight teams. Here are capsules of ALL the games: Clarion(3-0) at Gannon(3-0) Noon QB Connor Simmons has thrown for 10 scores in the first 3 games. Simons also leads the West Division inpassing at 288 yards per game. Clarion defeated 59-6 last week. The Golden Eagles defense forced 14 turnovers, including 5 last week.

WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Three 2015

September 22, 2015

Week three of the WPIAL football season produced some classic moments that could loom large for the rest of the season. This installment includes the upset of a top-ranked team, a winning score in overtime, and two massive interceptions that determined the outcome of games. Take a listen, and for the first time this season, a look at the top plays from this past week. 1. North Allegheny 24, Central Catholic 17

District College Football Recap for Saturday, September 19th

September 20, 2015

Week three of the district college football slate saw a lot of lopsided scores and not a lot of good games. Here are recaps of all the games: Dayton 24 – Duquesne 13 Connor Kacsor ran for 244 yards and three second half touchdowns on 40 carries as the Flyers go to 2-0. The Dukes led 13-3 in the second on Sam Martello’s fumble recovery in the end zone and Dillon Buechel’s 26 yard pass to Wayne Capers(Char Valley). The junior QB from Montour threw for 195 yards. Capers led with 6 catches for 75 yards. Duquesne falls to 2-1.

District College Football Preview for Saturday, September 19th

September 16, 2015

The weather should be great for week 3 of the district college football slate. It’s the fibal week of crossover play in the PSAC, while some good games take place in the PAC. Here are previews of ALL the games: Duquesne(2-0) at Dayton(1-0) 1pm The Dukes look to go 3-0 for the first time since 2002. Duquesne defeated Bucknell 26-7 last week. QB Dillon Buechel(Montour) threw three touchdown passes. Freshman RB PJ Fulmore(Cardinal Wurhl North Catholic) has led the Dukes in rushing in both games. The Flyers were off last week after defeating Robert Morris 27-24 in week one action. Danny Leach had two interceptions, one a 93 yard Pick 6 in the win. Duquesne leads the series 7-5.

WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Two 2015

September 15, 2015

The second week of the football season was perhaps even more exciting and unpredictable than the first. To that point, this installment includes another instant classic between Class AA Allegheny Conference foes, as well as a Big Ten Conference powerhouse tasting defeat for the second straight week. Additionally, this compilation highlights narrow victories in the closing moments by a pair of teams hoping to rebound from their difficult 2014 campaigns. Without further adieu, here's the top plays for week two. 1. Highlands 31, Apollo-Ridge 28 (OT)

District College Football Recap for September 12th

September 13, 2015

Week two of the district college football schedule saw wet weather and fall temperatures move into the area, along with great action Included in that action was overtime in Youngstown and a down to the wire finish in the PAC. Here are recaps of ALL the games: Youngstown State 21 – Robert Morris 14 in overtime The Colonials entered the Ice Castle on Saturday night a decided underdog but took the #17 Penguins to overtime.

District College Football Preview For September 12th

September 9, 2015

Week two of the local college football slate brings cooler weather and conference play in the PAC. The PSAC features the first week of East/West crossover action and the NEC features non conference play as Robert Morris makes a short trip from Moon Township to face a nationally ranked foe. Here are previews of all the games, recaps will be posted on Sunday.

WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week One 2015

September 8, 2015

After months of anticipation, the high school football season returned on Friday night in the WPIAL. The slate of games was not short on marquee action, as a few conference favorites were upset, and several other games came down to the closing moments. Here's the top plays for the initial installment of the 2015 campaign. 1. Mount Pleasant 30, McGuffey 23 (OT)

District College Football Recap for September 5th

September 6, 2015

The local college football season kicked off Saturday with some good matchups and some outstanding performances by WPIAL alum. Here are recaps of ALL the games Duquesne 47 – Kentucky Christian 7 Freshman PJ Fulmore ran for 128 yards to help lead the Dukes to the home win. The former North Catholic star carried 18 times, Klartel Claridy added 105 yards and a score. Zach DeNardo scored twice for the winners. Dillion Buechel (Montour) was 12 of 16 for 159 yards and a score. Wayne Capers(Char Valley) was the leading receiver with four catches for 75 yards.

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