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Leechburg hopes to parlay returning experience into success
August 18, 2018
This year marks the 100th season of Leechburg High School football, and the Blue Devils would like nothing more than to get more competitive and
Deep, experienced Freeport roster provides high expectations
As Freeport coach John Gaillot rattled off the names of the experienced group he has returning this fall, there was excitement and optimism in his
Highlands returns talented skill players in high-scoring spread offense
Highlands updated its record books frequently in 2017, with quarterback Seth Cohen thriving in a pass-friendly attack with five dependable wide receivers. But while old
New stadium, deeper roster reasons for excitement at Kiski Area
Coming off a one-win season, one might find it hard to be optimistic going into 2018 season. But with a new stadium located on theAfter considering holdout, The Birdie is back prognosticating A-K Valley games
After flying back north this summer from his undisclosed offseason home, The Birdie heard all about the contract dispute between the Pittsburgh Steelers and a
Familiar faces hope to fuel success for Deer Lakes in new conference
It's usually a disadvantage when a coaching vacancy is filled late into the offseason. But that might not be the case at Deer Lakes. New
Fox Chapel looks forward to ’18 season with revamped roster
With only two starters back on defense and one on offense, one might think the Fox Chapel football team is in store for a down
Apollo-Ridge to lean on talented sophomores
When asked what is getting the Apollo-Ridge football team amped up for the 2018 season, sophomores Klay Fitzroy and Logan Harmon pointed to the new
First-year coach Shawn Liotta instills confidence for Burrell football
Shawn Liotta made a request to Burrell athletic director Drake D'Angelo upon taking the Bucs' coaching job this spring. andquot;They got a big cannon (in
WPIAL Class 3A breakdown: Playoff berths at premium in two-conference format
Quaker Valley had the type of 2017 season that could inspire storybooks or sports movies, winning its first WPIAL and PIAA championships under a coachThe Birdie returns to predict how the season will go for Westmoreland County teams
Last season: 119-30 (.799) In an effort to keep up with the younger crowd, the Birdie tries to stay hip to new trends on social
WPIAL Class 2A breakdown: More teams could mean more competition, parity
Class 2A has been nothing if not predictable in the two years since expansion to six classifications. In 2016, Steel Valley rolled to a perfect
New coach Keefer aims to get Southmoreland on winning track
For a football program entering its 55th season, a feeling of newness surrounds the Southmoreland Scotties. There's a new coach in Dave Keefer, some new
Yough looks to give Shoaf room to run
On the surface, Yough has the cliched look of a one-man show with standout Dustin Shoaf returning to defend his WPIAL rushing title. Shoaf is
Penn-Trafford remains confident after runner-up finish
Penn-Trafford knew what it had last season: a host of returning talent endowed with experience and rooted in senior leadership. It was the Warriors' big
Monessen looks to take another positive step
Qualifying for the WPIAL playoffs is usually not something to celebrate at Monessen. Most years, it's a given. Monessen boasts one of Western Pennsylvania's more
Norwin hoping to make noise in ‘open’ Class 6A
If attitude can produce wins, then Norwin could be in store for a big season. Since Dave Brozeski became coach in 2014, the Knights have
Mt. Pleasant bidding for return to postseason
You could say Mt. Pleasant enters the 2018 football season with a veteran club. Right down to the coach. Well, it's a more experienced bunchExperienced Ligonier Valley again returns strong lineup
Don't expect the Ligonier Valley football team to slow down after winning consecutive District 6 Class 2A and Heritage Conference titles. The Rams are primed
Latrobe looks to continue momentum, eyes return to playoffs
Latrobe challenged the results of its best season in six years by winning four games in 2017 to support coach Jason Marucco's long-term plan for
