Football
Aliquippa’s Justus Starks named team MVP as Pennsylvania falls to Maryland in 2 OT in Big 33
May 24, 2026
SILVER SPRING TWP. — Justus Starks had a Pennsylvania helmet on just like his teammates at the 69th Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association Big 33 Classic. But Starks, who will play football at Cal (Pa.), also carried the legacy of representing the Aliquippa football program.
Penn Hills beginning search for new football coach
May 22, 2026
The Penn Hills School District is beginning the search for a new football coach in the wake of Charles Morris’ resignation.
Imani Christian star Gabe Jenkins picks Colorado
May 20, 2026
Imani Christian star Gabe Jenkins plans to play for Coach Prime.
Clairton stars make impact but East sweeps West in PSFCA football all-star games
May 17, 2026
The East swept the West in a pair of games at the PSFCA East-West All-Star Games on Sunday at Chapman Field in Mechanicsburg.
‘The first one, it means something:’ Allderdice beats Carrick for inaugural City League flag football title
May 13, 2026
Talia Block’s introduction to flag football came courtesy of a camp seven years ago. The interest Block developed from that experience never waned. The Dragons freshman receiver found other leagues to build her skillset.
McKeesport’s Javien Robinson commits to South Carolina
May 12, 2026
The McKeesport to the SEC pipeline continued Tuesday when Tigers 4-star wide receiver Javien Robinson committed to South Carolina, according to Rivals.
New Franklin Regional football coach fills out staff
May 9, 2026
New Franklin Regional football coach Brian Johnson has filled out his staff.
Undefeated Plum flies into inaugural WPIAL flag football semifinals
May 6, 2026
It’s go time for the Plum flag football team.
Kiski School’s Levi Porter commits to Appalachian State
April 27, 2026
Kiski School linebacker Levi Porter committed to Appalachian State on Sunday, choosing the Mountaineers from among 14 Division I offers.
Yough football selects 26-year-old ex-OL Scott Houseman as coach
April 22, 2026
Cougar Mountain Stadium just became the Big House.
Central Catholic’s Jon Sassic commits to Penn State
April 19, 2026
A pair of Central Catholic linemen will be rivals in the Big Ten after junior guard Jon Sassic committed to Penn State on Sunday.
Thomas Jefferson brings ‘controlled chaos’ to inaugural flag football season
One of the more popular activities in the Thomas Jefferson sports program is girls flag football.
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
April 18, 2026
Brandon Rios can hardly be separated from his white binder while patrolling the Fox Chapel flag football team’s sidelines. The coach leading the first-year program likes carrying around a reminder of how things should be designed.
Central Catholic offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis picks Ohio State
April 17, 2026
Jimmy Kalis will play his college football at Ohio State.
North Hills enjoying early returns in girls flag football
April 12, 2026
Chris Booth saw a great opportunity to use his wealth of knowledge to help the North Hills girls flag football team.
Bethel Park’s Will Sabatos commits to Miami (Ohio)
April 10, 2026
Will Sabatos will go from being a Black Hawk to a RedHawk. The Bethel Park junior made a verbal commitment to play football at Miami (Ohio) on Friday.
WPIAL announces playoff format for inaugural flag football championships
April 9, 2026
The WPIAL announced the format for the inaugural girls flag football playoffs and championships.
Pine-Richland’s Aaron ‘Oobi’ Strader commits to Kent State
April 5, 2026
Aaron “Oobi” Strader quarterbacked the highest-scoring offense in WPIAL Class 5A last fall.
Confidence grows for Fox Chapel flag football
April 4, 2026
Gia Mort was nervous about playing flag football for the first time. But the Fox Chapel junior saw the nerves go away quickly. Mort, who also plays basketball, saw a lot of the skills she had were transferable.
Western Pa. players selected to represent Steelers at Big 33 girls flag football tournament
March 31, 2026
Twenty-two girls flag football players from the WPIAL and City League will represent the Steelers at the third annual Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) Big 33 girls flag football tournament May 23-24 as part of the 69th Big 33 Football Classic.
