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Late touchdown lifts Springdale past Deer Lakes
August 24, 2019
The first football game between Springdale and Deer Lakes in 26 years proved to be a memorable one.
Defense carries Serra Catholic over Yough
As Serra Catholic and Yough took the field for a Week Zero matchup, both did so facing similar questions.
Burrell’s offense shines in season opener
Since he took over the Burrell football program last year, coach Shawn Liotta has been waiting for an opportunity to showcase his fast-paced, high-octane offense.
GCC hangs on against Monessen to give Bret Colbert his 1st coaching win
August 23, 2019
Week Zero presents a chance for some of the top teams across the WPIAL to play nonconference games as they prepare for their conference schedules.
Apollo-Ridge defeats rival Leechburg in Week Zero matchup
The Apollo-Ridge football team had payback on its mind after Leechburg won last year’s meeting to snap the Vikings’ eight-game winning streak in the rivalry series.
Demetris McKnight’s big game lifts New Castle over Shaler
In a tit-for-tat football game, New Castle coach Joe Cowart knew who had to get the ball with time ticking away.
Penn-Trafford combo of Lisbon, Dunlap, Carr too much for Norwin
There weren’t many things that displeased Penn-Trafford coach John Ruane on Friday in his team’s season opener against rival Norwin.
Upper St. Clair defeats South Fayette in first game of post-Render era
Mike Junko knew what the expectations were when he got the job as the football coach at Upper St. Clair. Not only was he inheriting a program that was a perennial power, he was replacing the legendary Jim Render, who walked the Panthers’ sideline for the previous 40 years.
Baldwin held in check against Avalon (Md.)
After fumbling the opening possession and allowing a touchdown just a few plays later, Avalon faced a 7-0 deficit. But the Black Knights took control from then on, defeating Baldwin(0-1, 0-0), 26-7, in a game that was part of the Western Pa. vs. Everyone Showcase at Woodland Hills’ Wolvarena.
Plum gains momentum with Week Zero win over Highlands
Plum went into its Week Zero matchup at Highlands hoping to take some positive momentum into Class 5A Foothills Conference play and the Mustangs got it in all three phases of the game.
Hempfield handles rival Greensburg Salem in opener
Hempfield’s big line played as advertised, getting a fairly strong push early.
Burrell shuts out Valley to snap 6-game streak in ‘Battle of the Bypass’
Throughout the history of the “Battle of the Bypass,” Burrell and Valley have traded winning streaks.
Knoch blanks Hampton in season opener
Entering their WPIAL Week Zero nonconferene matchup, the 52nd edition of the Knoch versus Hampton rivalry, the all-time series was tied at 25-25-1.
Pine-Richland uses fast start to defeat Penn Hills in clash of champions
Pine-Richland didn’t ease into this new football season.
Derry boys, girls soccer squads combine forces
It definitely is a rebuilding season — in more ways than one — for the Derry boys soccer program.
Ligonier Valley girls soccer kicks off new era as ‘underdogs’
With only two starters and two other letterwinners back from last season, the Ligonier Valley girls soccer team could have cause for concern.
2 goals for Ligonier Valley boys soccer: make playoffs, have fun
In his quarter century of coaching the Ligonier Valley boys soccer team, Kip Crumrine has gained valuable perspective.
Boot camp helps Gateway tennis team prepare for season
Members of the Gateway girls tennis team are not in the military, but sure felt like that recently.
Gateway boys soccer coach, players say it’s time to win
Forget that Gateway has won five of its last 22 conference games. Everyone in the boys soccer program believes the balance of power in Section 4-3A will start to tilt in their favor.
Cherpak’s record at TJ speaks for itself
He is considered by many to be the Michaelangelo of high school football in Western Pennsylvania, if not the state.
