Sports

Northgate running back Darius Fields goes through drills during practice Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Northgate High School.

With losing streak in rearview mirror, Northgate excited about progress

August 25, 2022

A year ago, Northgate entered the 2021 season carrying the weight of the WPIAL’s longest losing streak — 32 games played, 32 straight losses.

Rochester’s Jerome Mullins works out on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, in Rochester.

Rochester ready to ‘kick the door down’ in 2022

Rochester has a message for its Class A opponents this year — tighten those hinges.

Union head coach Kim Niedbala talks with Braylon Thomas during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022.

New coach brings lessons learned from all-time greats to Union

If anyone’s ever been ready for his first head coaching job, it’s Union’s Kim Niedbala.

Expect balanced offense, young players in key spots for Bentworth with this season

As Bentworth football coach JJ Knabb enters his fourth year with the Bearcats, he is faced with a team that may not have a lot of experience but has tremendous upside.

New Charleroi coach knows team won’t get outworked

Soon after he was hired as head coach at Charleroi, Mark Gambino reached out to a former coach to get a little inside information on the team he was taking over.

Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years

Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side.

Brownsville embarks on independent schedule following another coaching change

After years of despair in the WPIAL, Brownsville’s football program is on the move.

Albert Gallatin football loving the independent life

These are the glory days of high school football at Albert Gallatin.

Connellsville tri-head coach Chad Lembo leads a training camp workout before the 2022 season.

Trio of Connellsville alumni to share coaching duties, trying to get program back on track

Times have been tough for the Connellsville football team for a number of years.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week Zero

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week Zero:

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week Zero

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week Zero:

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week Zero

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week Zero:

Through the Years: Highlands’ rally sealed 1997 win vs. Freeport

Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Through the Years: Highlands’ rally sealed 1997 win vs. Freeport

Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Through the Years: Highlands’ rally sealed 1997 win vs. Freeport

Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.