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WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Nine 2016
November 1, 2016
This past weekend already marked the conclusion of the 2016 WPIAL football regular season. This campaign brought about massive changes courtesy of the realignment, which produced both positive and negative outcomes. Still, Week 9 had significant meaning to the dozens of teams in playoff contention, as well as to the teams and players who took the field for the final team this year. This week's batch of plays includes a game-sealing interception in the closing seconds in a battle of neighboring schools, a long run that broke open a matchup of top teams in 1A, another tight bout in the Beaver Valley Conference with a playoff spot on the line, and a pick-6 in a key matchup in 5A. 1. Franklin Regional 24, Gateway 19
Provenzo (FR), Skolnekovich (QV) & Littman (WT) Win WPIAL Boys X-Country Gold
October 27, 2016
On a rainy and mud-filled day at the 2016 WPIAL boys cross country championship, the biggest story of the afternoon was Seneca Valley dethroning North Allegheny in Class AAA. The Tigers had captured the previous 11 team titles, but the Raiders, who also edged them in section competition this year, reigned victorious at Cooper's Lake Campground near Slippery Rock. Seneca Valley's margin of victory over NA was small, as both teams had their top five runners all finish within the top 22. As a result, both squads, along with Butler, advance to the state championship next month. In Class AA, Greensburg Salem's Golden Lions lived up to their moniker, besting Quaker Valley for the top spot. South Fayette won a tiebreaker over New Castle to move on the the PIAA's, as well.WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Eight 2016
October 25, 2016
Incredibly, the 2016 football regular season is already winding down, with this past week representing the penultimate opportunity for many squads to make a playoff push or improve their standings. On a rain-filled weekend in the region, teams and players battled the elements to once again produce an impressive collection of outstanding moments. Among the plays to make the cut is another monumental clash in the Beaver Valley Conference, a long run that provided insurance in a crucial 5A battle, a QB keeper that helped fuel a big upset in 2A, and a spectacular interception return for a score. 1. Aliquippa 22, Central Valley 142016 WPIAL Football Playoff Picture – 10/23
October 23, 2016
For some teams, Week Nine will be a time to celebrate conference championships...for others, they will earn home field advantage...for others, joy will fill the locker room after a playoff berth is finally clinched...and sadly, others will come up short and the fear of a season over and done will be come a harsh reality. To help prepare for for a wild weekend (including wild cards), here is the latest WPIAL Playoff Picture heading into the final weekend of the regular season.WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Seven 2016
October 18, 2016
With the "stretch run" officially under way for the 2016 regular season, every play in key games becomes magnified. Thus, the top plays this week not only were instrumental in the outcome of the particular games, but also likely will greatly affect the playoff landscape in the district. This week's selection includes a winning score in the final minute that spanned more than 90 yards, a decisive field goal in the closing seconds, a long strike that added even more uncertainty to the Beaver Valley Conference, and a one-handed grab that broke open an important Allegheny Conference clash. Here are the best plays from this week's slate. 1. Woodland Hills 31, Moon 27WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Six 2016
October 11, 2016
Perhaps no week thus far in the 2016 campaign has had as many standout plays as this most recent slate of games. Narrowing the list to just four shining moments was particularly difficult, but alas, these selections cover a wide variety of action. Included in Week Six is a winning pass in the closing seconds to squash a 1A upset bid, a long defensive score that produced the deciding points, a jaw-dropping individual effort in one of the most anticipated WPIAL games in decades, and a prolific player adding to his resume with an overtime winner.WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Five 2016
October 4, 2016
The latest slate of games marked the midway point of the regular season, and both Friday and Saturday were full of exciting action. This week's edition features a goal-line stand as time expires, a prolific running back making his mark as a receiver on the winning score, a diminutive dynamo breaking a long run to close out the scoring in a battle of 6A heavyweights, and a punt return that put the icing on an upset win. Thus, here's the collection of the finest plays from Week Five on the gridiron. 1. Central Valley 42, Beaver 35WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Four 2016
September 27, 2016
As the 2016 football regular season nears the halfway point, several teams have already positioned themselves in a great spot for the playoffs. Other teams, meanwhile, have begun to play with desperation as they cling to postseason aspirations. To that point, this week's top plays feature a perennial powerhouse that used a comeback to secure a much-needed win, a controversial finish to a thriller in 6A, a historic shootout among two top teams in 3A, and the decisive score in a defensive struggle. Without further adieu, here are the plays that stood above the rest. 1. Franklin Regional 24, Armstrong 20WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Three 2016
September 20, 2016
The third official week of the WPIAL slate perhaps did not feature the same level of drama as the previous week, but the action was still fast and furious. Many of these outcomes in conference play will have major playoff implications as the season progresses. This installment features a prolific rusher capping off a historic performance, a QB using his legs to guide his team to an upset win, a lengthy kickoff return that set the tone for the second half, and a pair of MSA Sports preseason honorees connecting on a decisive score. Here are the WPIAL plays of the week.WPIAL and City League Football Scores for 9/16
September 15, 2016
With the advent of Week Zero here in the 2016 high school football season, there will be ten weeks of regular season football before we open up the Highway to Heinz and the WPIAL Playoffs. In those ten weeks, none were a busier Friday night than the one here in Week 3. All but two district teams were in action, making for a busy WPIAL football slate with 60 gridiron contests. Here is a rundown of the final scores from all of those games, including those 26 games that can be heard archived here on The Network. WPIAL CLASS 6-A Northern Seven Conference: Pine-Richland Rams 52 - Penn Hills Indians 21 Seneca Valley Raiders 42 - Butler Golden Tornado 6 North Allegheny Tigers 49 - Shaler Titans 0WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week Two 2016
September 13, 2016
Week Two featured so many fantastic finishes and game-changing moments, that finding four plays that stood above the rest was nearly impossible. Included in this week's calls are a spectacular run that capped off an improbable comeback, a daring two-point conversion in overtime, a game-winning field as time expired, and a defensive stand to preserve an upset win. Thus, here are the best moments of the week. 1. Hempfield 41, Mount Lebanon 38WPIAL Plays of the Week – Week One 2016
September 6, 2016
Although "Week Zero" featured some thrilling contests, last Friday marked the true start of the 2016 high-school football season. With games that actually count towards the standings, the intensity was increased, and the level of play followed suit. This compilation includes a game-saving interception, a touchdown toss in the final seconds, a quarterback using his legs to cap off an impressive comeback, and a kickoff return that turned a marque matchup into a lopsided affair. Without further adieu, here are the top four plays of the initial installment of the 2016 plays of the week. 1. McKeesport 14, Franklin Regional 7WPIAL Football Scores for Sat 9/3
September 3, 2016
63 games on Friday night got the ball rolling on Week One and for most teams, the start of conference play. Six more teams waited an extra day, but were ready to kickoff the 2016 conference schedule. All three games were afternoon frays from Class 1-A and all three were heard only here on The Network, including the district debut for Imani Christian. Here are the three final results. WPIAL CLASS 1-A Eastern Conference: Riverview Raiders 28 - Leechburg Blue Devils 7 (MSA) Greensburg Central Catholic Centurions 23 - Imani Christian Saints 20 (MSA) WPIAL CLASS 1-A Big 7 Conference: Western Beaver Golden Beavers 30 - Summit Academy Knights 22 (MSA)This Week on the MSA Sports Network – 08/28/2016
August 28, 2016
Both our Countdown to Kickoff 2016 and the 2016 Frontier League baseball regular season conclude as August melts into September this week here on the MSA Sports Network.
CTK ’16: Week One WPIAL Football Scrimmages
August 16, 2016
FINALLY! High school football camps throughout Pennsylvania opened for business on Monday. That means district teams have five days of practice before they hit the field for either the first of two scrimmages or perhaps their only scrimmage in preparation for the season. All Pennsylvania high school football teams have the option to either play the normal two scrimmages or play one scrimmage this week then play a non-conference season opener in Week Zero on August 26th and 27th. Scrimmage number one takes place this Saturday, August 20th on fields around Southwestern Pennsylvania. Here is a rundown of all the first week scrimmages involving all of the WPIAL and Pittsburgh City League high school football teams.
Four Female WPIAL Grads Competing in Rio Olympics
August 12, 2016
If you saw them compete for their Western Pennsylvania high schools, it really should come as no surprise that the four WPIAL graduates competing in the Rio de Janiero Olympics are doing exactly what they did as youngsters: dominate. With national and international accomplishments already under their belts, Meghan Klingenberg, Leah Smith, Amanda Polk and Christa Harmotto-Dietzen have taken it a step further during the Brazilian games, excelling against the world’s highest level of competition. Additionally, the accomplishments of these athletes show the progressive movement of female athletics throughout the region, state and country. This year, the United States of America broke the record for the most female athletes to participate in the Olympics.Ackerman dominates, as Wild Things Fall to Evansville
August 4, 2016
The Washington Wild Things and Evansville Otters played game two of their three game series at Bosse Field Wednesday night. The offense couldn't get Anything going on the night as Hunter Ackerman dominated on the mound for the Evansville Otters as they would win by the score of 4-2. Sam Agnew-Wieland took the mound for the Wild Things making his fourth start of the season. He came out in the first and retired the first man of the inning before Josh Allen hit a solo shot over the left field wall, his eighth home run of the year, as the Otters took an early 1-0 lead. Agnew-Wieland would then settle down and get the final two outs of the inning.
Hempfield’s Golden Season Continues With PIAA Softball Title
June 17, 2016
Alexa Pastor’s bases loaded sacrifice fly scored Jordan Sterling with the game’ s only run in the bottom of the 8th inning as Hempfield defeated Avon Grove 1-0 to capture the 2016 PIAA AAAA Softball Championship at Beard Field on the campus of Penn State University.
