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‘Battle of Route 30’ pits Norwin, Penn-Trafford football teams in Week Zero
August 21, 2019
When the PIAA expanded to six classifications four years ago and decided to move the start of the playoffs up a week, it also allowed schools to eliminate their second scrimmage and play a game during Week Zero.
Westmoreland County high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero
Nonconference
The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups
Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.
A-K Valley high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero
Nonconference
The Birdie gets ready for Week Zero by picking A-K Valley winners
Unlike past years, The Birdie is unsure about his season-opening picks.
Even without LeDonne in attendance, Penn Hills, Pine-Richland excited for clash of champions
Jon LeDonne won’t take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains or listen to some Smokey Robinson on his free Friday night.
Week Zero high school football schedule
Friday
Jeannette moving track resurfacing at McKee Stadium to April
Jeannette will wait until after the busy fall sports season to resurface its track at McKee Stadium, superintendent Matt Jones said.
Sidney Shemanski hopes to guide young Freeport girls soccer to section title
Sidney Shemanski will begin the first leg of the three-part finale to her Freeport athletic career this fall with the girls soccer team.
Ligonier Valley looks to maintain level of success in District 6
Ligonier Valley has been one of the best teams from District 6 over the past four seasons.
Union small in numbers but big on talent
Another year, another common scenario for coach Stacy Robinson and the Union Scotties. One of the smallest schools in the WPIAL, Union had just 20 kids arrive for the first day of camp.
Sto-Rox football team returns core of explosive offense
The Sto-Rox football team enters the season with plenty of motivation.
Rochester eager to atone for WPIAL title game loss
Though Rochester came up short against OLSH in the WPIAL Class A championship game last season, coach Gene Matsook does not spend time reflecting on the past.
OLSH football team reloads hoping for another championship run
Last fall, OLSH football enjoyed unprecedented success.
WPIAL position by position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
Versatile safeties are crucial in today’s WPIAL.
Northgate optimistic after nightmare season in 2018
One season after the Northgate Flames were barely an ember, second-year coach Mike Fulmore is feeling a bit more optimistic.
Hempfield girls soccer team zeroes in on defense
If you notice the Hempfield girls soccer team getting defensive, it’s nothing personal.
Hempfield boys soccer team sees dividends from feeder program
It has been eight years since the Hempfield boys team tasted playoff soccer, and that season ended in a Class 4A, first-round loss to Upper St. Clair.
Lessons learned should guide Fox Chapel girls soccer this season
Last season was a learning experience for the Fox Chapel girls soccer team.
