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Brentwood breaking in new starters after breakthrough season
September 1, 2020
Brentwood was close to having a golden season in 2019.
Carlynton looks to end playoff drought behind experienced line
The Carlynton football team won its season opener for a second straight year in 2019 and was actually sitting in first place at 2-0 after outscoring Bishop Canevin and Fort Cherry by a combined score of 77-20. Then a seven-game losing streak derailed its playoff hopes … again.
Seton LaSalle looks to keep building in Zmijanac’s 2nd season
It wouldn’t have been surprising if coach Mike Zmijanac said he made changes to his coaching style when he arrived at Seton LaSalle.
Putting pressure on defenses, South Side in position for another playoff season
At this time of year, most high school football coaches will profess a desire to get the ball into the hands of a variety of players.
Western Beaver boasts experienced roster, championship coach
The last time Western Beaver athletic director and assistant principal Ryan Matsook found himself on the sidelines as a high school football coach was in 2016.
High school roundup for Sept. 1, 2020: Pine-Richland golfers grab win
Mark Terchick was medalist with a 35 and Sam Perry carded a 39 to lead Pine-Richland to a 196-215 Section 3-AAA boys golf win at Butler CC on Tuesday. Colin Patterson and Ryan Porch shot 41 for Butler.
Terrelle Pryor, Rodney Gallagher sit down and chat on YouTube show
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Almost every member school will play fall sports, WPIAL survey says
The results of the WPIAL survey are clear: Almost everyone is playing fall sports.
Kiski Area lineman Brandon ‘Beef’ Lawhorn-Moore picks up 1st D1 offer
In sixth grade, Kiski Area lineman Brandon Lawhorn-Moore used to be the only student who would bring in beef jerky on Beef Jerky Friday.
Kiski Area forced to postpone football opener after covid-19 exposure
Kiski Area has joined the list of WPIAL football programs postponing their first game of the season.
PIAA rejects Thursday kickoff request for WPIAL football season
High school football season won’t start on a Thursday night.
Despite young roster, bump up in class, Aliquippa still thinking WPIAL title
August 31, 2020
It took a pandemic to end one of the most impressive streaks in WPIAL football history.
Beaver motivated to move past rare losing season
For a 10-year span, there were few football programs in the WPIAL consistently better than Beaver.
Blackhawk reloads, sets sights on joining Class 4A elite
Blackhawk coach Zach Hayward has a motto that his players hear most every time they step on the practice field or in the weight room.
Drop to Class 4A has enthusiasm on the rise at Chartiers Valley
In 2009, Chartiers Valley closed out the first decade of the century with one of its most successful football seasons. The Colts lost only once in the regular season and finished with an 8-2 record.
With QB Persinger healthy, Montour ready to compete in new Parkway Conference
In back-to-back years, the Montour football program became quite familiar with the ups and downs of high school football. The 2017 season was close to the best of times and the follow up in 2018 was the worst of times.
With disruptive defense, New Castle looks to extend playoff streak
Edge rushers Jaylan Cox and Allen Bradley make coach Joe Cowart optimistic about how disruptive New Castle’s defense could be this season.
High school scores and summaries for Aug. 31, 2020
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High school sports roundup for Aug. 31, 2020: Silvetti leads Central Catholic at Latrobe CC
Rocco Silvetti shot a 71 and Carter Pitcairn carded a 74 to lead Central Catholic to a three-stroke victory over Franklin Regional at the Garry Garrison Invitational on Monday at Latrobe County Club.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Ligonier Valley adds 2 new opponents to football schedule
When Ligonier Valley joined the WPIAL, it was eager to play new opponents.
