Tag: Central Valley

Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher lines up on defense against Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson during Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal playoff game at Sarge Alberts Stadium in Monaca. The Warriors defeated the Mustangs, 36-7.

Blocked field goal return helps No. 2 Central Valley roll past Laurel Highlands in quarterfinals

November 11, 2022

A blocked field goal returned for a touchdown proved to swing the momentum to Central Valley as the second-seeded Warriors picked up a 36-7 victory over No. 7 Laurel Highlands in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Friday night at Sarge Alberts Stadium in Monaca.

Central Valley’s Bret FitzSimmons celebrates his touchdown reception with Tyler Young during their game against Aliquippa on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School.

WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 11, 2022

November 10, 2022

With some unneeded help from Mother Nature, 20 WPIAL football teams hope to slip and slide into next weekend with a shot at district gold alive and well.

North Allegheny’s Tyree Alualu leads the Tigers onto the field before the start of their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin High School.

Breaking down the 2022 WPIAL football playoffs

October 29, 2022

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Aliquippa’s DJ Walker scores on a 92-yard reception against Central Valley on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School.

Capacity crowd sees Aliquippa defeat rival Central Valley with dominant 3rd quarter

Aliquippa’s DJ Walker saw fans standing rows deep along the fence, heard cheers of a capacity crowd and felt the excitement in the cold, October air.

Central Vallley’s Jackson Tonya tackles Aliquippa’s Nate Lindsey during the second quarter on Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.

Reigning state champions Aliquippa, Central Valley clash in long-awaited Week 9 finale

October 27, 2022

Two high school communities in Beaver County had Oct. 28 marked on their calendars since late February, when the WPIAL first released this season’s football schedules.

The Central Valley student section celebrates the Warriors’ first touchdown during the first quarter against Aliquippa on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.

Football fans lining up for coveted Central Valley vs. Aliquippa tickets

October 25, 2022

The hottest ticket in Beaver County isn’t for a British pop star or an 80’s rock band back on tour.

Apollo-Ridge running back Nick Curci carried the ball 51 times on Friday.

5 things we learned in Week 8 of high school football

October 23, 2022

There were some dark days this fall for the Mohawk football program, but Saturday wasn’t one of them.

Central Valley’s Brett FitzSimmons takes a hand-off from Steve Rutherford during practice on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Center.

WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: No. 3 Central Valley rolls past No. 5 West Allegheny

October 22, 2022

Brett FitzSimmons ran for 141 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 3 Central Valley to a 55-7 victory over No. 5 West Allegheny (7-2, 4-2) in Class 4A Parkway Conference play Friday night.