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After roster turnover, Shady Side Academy to rely on speed
August 19, 2019
The Shady Side Academy football team won its first 10 games before falling to South Side in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs a year ago.
East Allegheny hopeful for playoff 3-peat
East Allegheny was a spectator of the WPIAL football playoffs from 2012 to ‘15.
Veteran players hope to lead Apollo-Ridge back to playoffs
The Apollo-Ridge football team, youthful over the past couple of seasons, returns experience at several key positions this fall, and coach John Skiba said the Vikings are pointing in the right direction for a return to the WPIAL playoffs.
Avonworth hopes to challenge in Allegheny Conference with new QB Penrod
Playing quarterback for Avonworth will provide Park Penrod plenty of opportunities to shine.
Coach Rod Steele makes West Mifflin roster battle for jobs in 1st season
A few days of heat acclimation and a week of camp wasn’t enough time for Rod Steele to pick starters.
Reigning section champ Storkel serves notice for Greensburg Salem tennis
Greensburg Salem senior girls tennis player Kasey Storkel will have a shiny new serve when the Golden Lions open the season Monday, one she hopes will lift her to the top of the WPIAL.
Beaver Falls football team looks to turn 2018 success into championship
In 2016, for the first time since 1984, Beaver Falls celebrated a WPIAL championship. In defense of the title in 2017, the Tigers won one game. However, last year, Beaver Falls bounced back to win nine games before falling to eventual Class 3A champion Aliquippa in the semifinals.
Waynesburg to ride talented backfield in Tri-County West
The Waynesburg backfield will have some familiar faces in it this fall; they just might not be lined up in the same places.
South Park ready to rebound with experienced group
South Park football coach Marty Rieck isn’t one to make excuses for shortcomings, but the fact of the matter is that his team was young last season.
Quaker Valley redesigns offense, keeps playoff goals intact
Quaker Valley was already going to have a thinner-than-usual roster this season, and then its starting quarterback moved to another state in July.
Keystone Oaks will turn to young players to try to make run at playoffs
Late last summer, Keystone Oaks was the talk of the town. When autumn came in Week 5, the Golden Eagles’ season turned upside down.
New coach Weiss wants Hopewell to compete, be physical
Four-to-six, A-to-B. That phrase has become a team motto for the Hopewell Vikings in 2019 behind first-year coach Matt Weiss.
Central Valley expects to be in contention again
In less than a decade on the scene, Central Valley has established itself among the WPIAL’s elite football programs.
Mt. Pleasant working to rebound after 2-win season
How do you erase the memory of a sad season? Turn around the record, of course.
Villanova recruit Gretz leads high-powered Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer
As Bri Guy becomes more acquainted and comfortable with her new team and players, the rookie coach continues to see a skilled group that can be a title-contender if it simply stays the course.
Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer ready for run at WPIAL, PIAA titles
Greensburg Central Catholic had so much fun going to the WPIAL Class A championship game and PIAA semifinals last season the Centurions want to do it all over again.
Burrell boys soccer wants to muscle way into WPIAL playoffs
Starting as an underclassmen provided invaluable experience for junior midfielder Nicholas Kariotis.
Burrell girls soccer, 1st-year coach building upon solid foundation
Frank Nesko does not want to put too many expectations on the Burrell girls soccer team.
Leechburg searching for right combination at middle linebacker
The human heart has two ventricles. One side pumps blood into the lungs, and the other pumps blood into the aorta.
