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Freedom must replace large senior class to reach playoffs for 4th straight season
After Freedom made the WPIAL playoffs for a school-record third consecutive season, sustaining the streak will be in the hands of new coach Greg Toney.
Daily improvement, consistency are keys to success for Ellwood City
Four head coaches in four seasons can certainly lead to a lot of inconsistencies in a program.
Derek Moye eager to guide Western Beaver football team
Derek Moye is short on football coaching experience. His only job as a coach, in fact, was last season when he oversaw the receivers at PIAA Class 3A champion Aliquippa.
Shenango roster young but experienced
A quality football team usually has a good combination of youth and experience on its roster. For Shenango, after a season where at times seven or more freshmen were starting, youth and experience come as a package deal.
Riverside to rely on veteran QB Ben Hughes
For most teams, a winning record and a trip to the playoffs would be seen as a successful season.
Veteran New Brighton looks to continue upward trend
Through five weeks of the 2018 season, New Brighton had 1-4 record. What had the look of a third consecutive year of missing the postseason took a complete turn in the right direction. The Lions went 4-1 down the stretch.
Neshannock looks to bounce back from ‘disappointing’ season
High school football coaches talk about it all the time: Every game is meaningful.
New Mohawk starters carry torch into new season
Mohawk’s 2018 season was one of the best in program history.
Moon basketball star Donovan Johnson joining brother Cameron in Arizona
Moon basketball star Donovan “Puff” Johnson is joining older brother Cameron in Arizona.
WPIAL position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks
There’s no major college recruit on this list like last year when Aliquippa’s M.J. Devonshire, North Allegheny’s Joey Porter Jr. and Penn Hills’ Daequan Hardy topped the cornerback rankings.
Burgettstown seeks back-to-back Three Rivers Conference titles
Burgettstown is ready for another memorable year, similar to the one it put together last season.
MVP lineman Bauer in leading role for Brentwood
The centerpiece of the Brentwood football team is a 5-foot-11, 200-pound senior lineman.
South Side looks to build on trip to WPIAL title game
The South Side Rams had championship DNA coursing through their veins during the 2018 season.
Piccinini out to change culture for Carlynton football
Rich Piccinini is one of the few football coaches in the WPIAL who knows what it is like to be in the playoffs with Carlynton. He was the Cougars’ offensive coordinator in 2001, the last time the team qualified for the postseason.
Consistency could key season for Greensburg Salem girls soccer
When Greensburg Salem girls soccer coach Michael Rhea surveys his team, he sees a hard-working group with the potential for a couple of explosive scorers.
Talent-infused Greensburg Salem boys soccer team eyes 1st for program
A whitewashing against eventual state champion West Allegheny in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs meant Greensburg Salem finished with a losing record.
Deer Lakes looking to build on historic 2018 season
The Deer Lakes girls soccer team won’t be short on fire power in 2019.
Deer Lakes enters season with ‘unfinished business’ mindset
Deer Lakes boys soccer made a historic run last season.
Plum’s Matolcsy hopes to build on solid sophomore season as 2-way player
Max Matolcsy led the Plum football team last year in receiving yards and touchdowns, total tackles and interceptions.
