Tag: Aliquippa

Former Pine-Richland football coach Eric Kasperowicz (center, in black) talks to people during a “Huddle Up for Coach K” rally held in his honor outside of the Pine-Richland School Board’s planning meeting Monday, May 3, 2021. The rally was held to protest the firing of Kasperowicz.

Trib HSSN Top 21 Stories of 2021: Pine-Richland coach Eric Kasperowicz ousted

December 31, 2021

The year 2021 wasn’t one giant leap for mankind, but it was one big step back toward “normalcy” for all of us, especially the high school athletes from around the WPIAL.

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes dives over the pylon to score past Belle Vernon’s Reiley Wiant during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

2021 Trib 25 Football Team: WPIAL, state champions highlight HSSN all-stars

This was a historic football season for the WPIAL, which had four teams celebrate state titles in Hershey.

Aliquippa’s Cameron Lindsey celebrates his pick-six during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Bishop McDevitt at Hersheypark Stadium.

Trib HSSN Top 21 Stories of 2021: Goalposts keep moving for Aliquippa football

December 29, 2021

The year 2021 wasn’t one giant leap for mankind, but it was one big step back toward “normalcy” for all of us, especially the high school athletes from around the WPIAL.

Aliquippa lineman Jason McBride (56) blocks for Tiqwai Hayes during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Belle Vernon on Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL lands 14 on 4A all-state team; Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes, Mike Warfield earn top honors

If Tiqwai Hayes’ next three seasons are anything like his first, the Aliquippa freshman has an exciting future ahead.

The Aliquippa football team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Bishop McDevitt, 34-27, in the PIAA Class 4A final on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Aliquippa has ‘no legitimate complaint’ about competitive-balance rule, says PIAA executive director

December 12, 2021

HERSHEY — The state’s competitive-balance rule is working as originally intended, despite Aliquippa football’s strong objections to playing bigger schools, says the PIAA’s top administrator.

Aliquippa’s Naquan Crowder celebrates next to Jason McBride during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Bishop McDevitt on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Aliquippa beats odds, wins PIAA Class 4A championship

December 9, 2021

HERSHEY — Aliquippa has a Class A enrollment, yet the small-school Quips were crowned Thursday night as the best 4A football team in the state.

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes picks up yardage during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

PIAA Class 4A football championship breakdown: Aliquippa vs. Bishop McDevitt

PIAA Class 4A championship

Aliquippa lineman Naquan Crowder pressures Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

Aliquippa’s slimmed-down 300-pounders face heavy workload in state finals

December 8, 2021

At 6-foot-4 and 345 pounds, Aliquippa’s Naquan Crowder fits in nicely on one of the heaviest offensive lines in the state, but a commitment made by the team’s linemen to improve their fitness has him feeling lighter on his feet.