Football
Gateway linebacker Jakson Smith seeking breakthrough season
June 29, 2025
Football players know that when they become upperclassmen, coaches expect more from them. That does not necessarily mean more tackles or highlight reel plays. Rather, it is an understanding that they are more capable of helping the team win.
2-sport North Allegheny star excited to play college ball at Drake
June 28, 2025
Whether he was defending passes in football or soaring through the air in track, Nick Humphries left his mark at North Allegheny.
Imani Christian Academy edge rusher Will Gorman commits to Youngstown State
June 25, 2025
Imani Christian Academy edge rusher William Gorman announced a verbal commitment to Youngstown State on X on Tuesday.
West Virginia lands commitment from Bishop Canevin linebacker Minikon Johnson
June 24, 2025
Bishop Canevin outside linebacker Minikon Johnson committed to West Virginia on Tuesday, choosing the Mountaineers less than two weeks after getting his first college offers.
Central Catholic’s Angelo Pugliano commits to Western Michigan
Central Catholic rising senior Angelo Pugliano made a verbal commitment to play football at Western Michigan on Monday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aliquippa QB Marques Council Jr. commits to Yale
June 17, 2025
Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council Jr. is headed to the Ivy League.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prep school gets Franklin Regional grad ready to tackle college football
There is a reason they call it prep school.
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.
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.
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.
