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Apollo-Ridge girls soccer aims for postseason victory
August 17, 2019
In just five years, the Apollo-Ridge girls soccer team has made major strides, including three straight trips to the WPIAL playoffs.Record-setting running back Goodlin returns to lead Knoch
At the end of last season, Knoch’s Matt Goodlin was alone at the top of the school’s single-season rushing leaderboard.
Leechburg/Apollo-Ridge boys soccer co-op readies for debut
History will be made Aug. 31.
Franklin Regional girls soccer opens season with hat trick
Franklin Regional opened preseason camp with a hat trick: three practices a day for the first three days.
Monessen’s Mizerak ‘consummate student-athlete,’ earns college attention
Though his junior season doesn’t start until Friday, Monessen left tackle Mark Mizerak Jr. has been getting plenty of attention from college recruiters.Franklin Regional boys soccer wants to pick up where it left off
Before the start of a recent practice, Franklin Regional boys soccer coach Rand Hudson left his car running as it sat parked just outside of Panther Stadium.
WPIAL position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive linemen
Some years it’s at cornerback. Sometimes it’s the linebackers.
High school notebook: Norwin backcourt drawing college interest
Norwin will have one of the top backcourt duos in WPIAL girls basketball next season in senior point guard Jayla Wehner and shooting guard Olivia Gribble.
Trinity looking to climb back into WPIAL football playoffs
Jon Miller is embarking on his fifth season as Trinity’s football coach.
Thomas Jefferson focused on regaining title
New high school. New year. New rivalry.
New Laurel Highlands football coach Kolesar has steep hill to climb
The goal is simple for new Laurel Highlands coach Rick Kolesar.
Indiana building for future around young players
Most would have forgiven Brandon Overdorff if his team didn’t make much noise last year. He took over the program just before the summer with barely enough time to learn all of his players’ names, let alone implement a system into a one-win team the year before.
Despite losing key starters, Beaver looks to keep building
Following an adjustment period, Beaver football hopes it is more acclimated to Class 4A football.
New Ambridge coach Phillips wants to boost interest, rebuild program
Don Phillips knew he was in for a challenge when he accepted the head coaching job at Ambridge. But that is what excites him.
Veteran team sparks enthusiasm at Greensburg Salem
Some time ago, when Dave Keefer was an assistant football coach at Central Catholic, he received a bit of insight from WPIAL coaching legend Art Walker Sr.
Belle Vernon football team knows keys to playoff drive
Coaches and players at Belle Vernon agree. A few key factors kept the Leopards from becoming an elite team in WPIAL Class 4A the past couple of seasons.
South Fayette must continue excellence with questions at quarterback
It has been a golden decade for South Fayette football.
McKnight moves to tailback to bolster New Castle running game
Most high school coaches would be excited to have a first-team all-conference quarterback returning behind center.
Montour looks to erase sting of not making playoffs in 2018
The winds of change swept through the West Hills of Pittsburgh last fall, leaving one perennial WPIAL playoff team out in the cold when the postseason arrived.
Knoch to feature similar schemes under new head coach Mowry
Those attending Knoch football games might not be aware a coaching change was made in the offseason.
