Football

Samford cornerback Dontae Pollard (36), a Penn Hills graduate, knocks away a pass intended for Auburn receiver Shane Hooks (3) on Sept. 16, 2023.
Penn Hills grad Dontae Pollard glad to be out of transfer portal, eager to play for Temple
June 22, 2025
Dontae Pollard didn’t feel good either time he entered the transfer portal to find a new home to play college football. Both times, the quick reaction he drew from schools helped provide him comfort.

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Monessen’s TyVaughn Kershaw scores as Serra Catholic’s De’reon Washington pursues last season.
Monessen playmaker TyVaughn Kershaw gets 1st Division I offer
June 21, 2025
One of the WPIAL’s top big-play threats last football season is beginning to draw NCAA Division I college attention. And he wants more schools to know his name.

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North Allegheny’s Lincoln Hoke takes down McDowell quarterback Blayze Myers during a PIAA Class 6A quarterfinal in 2023.
After committing to Pitt, North Allegheny’s Lincoln Hoke out to be even more dominant
North Allegheny all-state defensive lineman Lincoln Hoke made two commitments this summer.

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The Bethel Park defense makes a goal line stand against Upper St. Clair last season.
Bethel Park football ramps up preparation for next season with 7-on-7 competition
The Bethel Park football team will host a 7-on-7 football camp from 6-8 p.m. July 9 at Black Hawks Stadium.

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Mars’ Gahe Hein celebrates a tackle during practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Adams.
Mars receiver Gabe Hein commits to Sacred Heart
June 18, 2025
Mars rising senior Gabe Hein announced a verbal commitment to Sacred Heart on Wednesday morning via his X account.

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Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council eludes Penn Hills’ Derek Selby Jr. last season.
Aliquippa QB Marques Council Jr. commits to Yale
June 17, 2025
Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council Jr. is headed to the Ivy League.

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McKeesport’s Valdez Stuvaints
Pitt football announces 19 newcomers, including 2 WPIAL walk-ons
June 16, 2025
With the season opener 75 days away, Pitt announced 19 additions to the football roster Monday.

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Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt (left) celebrates with Bradley Gompers after stopping North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Baldwin High School.
Central Catholic edge rusher Ashton Blatt commits to North Carolina
June 14, 2025
Central Catholic edge rusher Ashton Blatt committed to North Carolina on Saturday, giving a verbal to first-year coach Bill Belichick.

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Central Catholic’s Colsen Gatten intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against North Allegheny last season.
Central Catholic linebacker Colsen Gatten picks Duke
June 11, 2025
Central Catholic linebacker Colsen Gatten, one of the top players in WPIAL football’s Class of ‘26, will play his college ball at Duke.

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Adrianna Glaze of Gateway, left, celebrates with a teammate after scoring a point-after conversion during the Steelers’ flag football team’s loss to the Eagles on May 25, 2025, at Chapman Field. The Eagles won 12-7.
After strong finish this season, Gateway flag football looks forward to next spring
June 8, 2025
Gateway’s girls flag football team stood at 3-3 after a loss to Shaler on April 27.

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Peters Township’s Reston Lehman intercepts a pass along the sideline against McKeesport on Aug. 30, 2024.
Pitt adds 4-star 2026 recruit Reston Lehman from Peters Township
June 7, 2025
The Pitt football 2026 class continues to build as the offseason recruiting heats up for coach Pat Narduzzi.

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Kiski School’s Owen Sinclair
Prep school gets Franklin Regional grad ready to tackle college football
There is a reason they call it prep school.

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North Allegheny’s Lincoln Hoke takes down McDowell quarterback Blayze Myers during a PIAA Clss 6A quarterfinal Nov. 24, 2023.
Pitt gets commitments from pair of top WPIAL linemen
June 6, 2025
As Pitt football begins a big weekend of hosting prospects on official visits, two of the WPIAL’s finest have made verbal commitments to the Panthers.

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Sharelle Short looks to weave through the defense for Penn Hills on May 14 at Yuhas McGinley Stadium. The Indians lost to Woodland Hills.
Penn Hills celebrates grant from NFL, Steelers that paid for new turf
May 25, 2025
Penn Hills athletic director Steph Strauss always wants to keep an eye out for whatever can help the district’s athletic programs. When she became aware of the NFL’s grant program to help schools with money for new turf, Strauss wanted to make sure Yuhas McGinley Stadium would see some benefits.

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South Park’s Troy Cunningham celebrates after one of his five sacks against Ellwood City during a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Nov. 15, 2024, at North Allegheny.
South Park’s Troy Cunningham named MVP as West sweeps PSFCA East-West games
May 18, 2025
The West All-Stars swept two games at the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East-West football all-star games Sunday at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field.

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Upper St. Clair seniors celebrate with the trophy after beating Moon during the Western Pennsylvania girls flag football championship game Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Highmark Stadium.
Upper St. Clair blanks Moon to win 4th annual girls flag football title
When Upper St. Clair flag football coach Ryan Huzjak got the program started, he was hoping to one day bring a championship to the school.

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Tom Eshenbaugh has been hired as head coach of the Quaker Valley varsity football team.
New coach overhauling Quaker Valley football program
Tom Eshenbaugh has a strong background in business leadership.

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Former Southmoreland coach Tim Bukowski will take over the Uniontown football team.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Ex-Southmoreland coach headed to Uniontown
May 10, 2025
Uniontown’s new football coach is Tim Bukowski, who was the lead man at Southmoreland for three seasons before resigning in December.

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Quarterbacks go through drills during the Willie Thrower Quarterback Camp on Saturday at Valley High School.
Willie Thrower QB Camp gives young players a chance to hone skills, honor a local legend
Jaden Wall has the same routine every Saturday morning. He heads down to Valley High School to lift weights to get ready for football season.

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Penn-Trafford’s seniors celebrate their win in a powder puff football game.
Girls flag football could be coming to Penn-Trafford
May 4, 2025
Is flag football coming to Penn-Trafford?

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