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New coach, young Imani Christian roster ready for ‘interesting season’
September 5, 2020
One thing is for sure about the Imani Christian Academy football program: They’re in good hands with veteran coach Cliff Simon taking over.
Talented skill players set to lead Jeannette in Eastern Conference
Jeannette was flying high nine games into the 2019 season.
Leechburg incorporates Air Raid offense under 1st-year coach
A new era is coming to Leechburg football, and new coach Randy Walters is ready to take the Blue Devils to new heights.
New Riverview coach hopes to turn around program’s fortunes
A new era has begun for Riverview football.
Springdale hopes to start strong against rival
The last shall be first as Springdale prepares for what it expects to be a season unlike any other.
Westmoreland County coaches give The Birdie the old ‘social distancing’ treatment
The Birdie has been asked to social distance before so the concept is not altogether new to the local prep football expert.
Ligonier Valley had plenty of success on long and winding road back to the WPIAL
Ligonier Valley, the WPIAL’s newest member, didn’t depart the district five decades ago and make its way back this season in a straight line. There were many twists and turns along the way.
The Birdie whistling a happy tune now that football is back in the A-K Valley
The TribLive HSSN high school sports staff logged on to a video conference call for the annual high school football preseason meeting.
Run vs. Pass: Fast-paced, high-scoring offenses finding a home in Alle-Kiski Valley
When Shawn Liotta took over the Burrell football program two years ago, he brought a fast-paced and exciting passing offense with him.
Waldier brothers hope to provide winning combination for Yough football
It’s been a little more than a year since Tristan Waldier’s sophomore season at Yough came to a drastic, premature end.
Michael Cohen’s memoir casts him as ‘star witness’ against Trump
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen’s tell-all memoir makes the case that President Donald Trump is “guilty of the same crimes” that landed his former fixer in federal prison, offering a blow-by-blow account of Trump’s alleged role in a hush money scandal that once overshadowed his presidency.
Jeannette superintendent sends letter to Gov. Wolf concerning fan limitation
Jeannette’s fan base is about as loyal as they come in the WPIAL. Devoted fans follow the Jayhawks wherever they go, especially in football.
Northeastern University kicks out 11 students over party, keeps their $36,500 semester tuition
Does 11 people hanging out count as a “party?”
Philadelphia high school football player collapses, dies after practice
La Salle College High School football player Isaiah Turner collapsed and died following his team’s Friday practice, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Cross country coaches make tweaks to run meets, generate ‘enthusiasm, optimism’
With the hope of having a fall high school season and understanding meets most likely would take a form unlike any before, cross country coaches throughout the WPIAL collaborated with each other and others from across the country to develop ideas as well as generate enthusiasm and optimism.
Depth, experience to fuel Apollo-Ridge in quest for postseason
September 4, 2020
No matter where Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba turns on the practice field, he sees a returning starter.
Increased numbers, returning talent fuel Serra Catholic in quest for success
Serra Catholic battled No. 4 Neshannock in last year’s WPIAL Class 2A first round before falling, 31-17.
Young, inexperienced Ligonier Valley to be tested in Class 2A Allegheny
A new chapter in Ligonier Valley history starts Sept. 11.
With numbers up, Shady Side Academy grateful for chance to play this season
Shady Side Academy’s football team made headlines last year when low roster numbers and injuries conspired to cause the forfeit of a Week 5 conference game at Apollo-Ridge.
