Tag: Clairton
No. 1 Clairton holds off Springdale’s upset bid with interception return for TD
September 9, 2017
Everyone is fully aware of what Clairton brings to the table as a football program. Even though the Bears had won 40 consecutive games against
WPIAL Saturday Scholastic Starz – Week One
September 3, 2017
Go to any pro or college sporting event and hang outside the stadium long enough and you are sure to hear, “Who Needs Two?” Well now with Week One of the WPIAL football season in the books, there is no need to wonder because we have two…two standout performers from a wet and chilly Saturday. […]
CTK ’17 – MSA Sports Preseason Top Ten – Class 1-A
August 30, 2017
Each and every Monday during the regular season, the MSA Sports Network will rank the Top Ten football teams in each of the six classifications. With days to go before the 2017 WPIAL football regular season kicks off for all with Week One, we present our Preseason Top Ten teams…with the Top Ten in Class […]
CTK ’17 – 1-A Eastern Conference Preview
August 25, 2017
Last season, the 1A Eastern Conference once again reigned supreme, with Clairton edging section foe Jeannette in the finals for the second straight year. Meanwhile, Imani Christian returned to WPIAL play and made the playoffs, while Greensburg Central Catholic uncharacteristically was out of the postseason. Despite the loss of two superstars, the Bears will likely […]
WPIAL teams slotted among top teams in preseason state rankings
August 22, 2017
Western Pennsylvania high school football teams were well-represented on the preseason state rankings, released by PennLive.com on Tuesday. Pine-Richland is ranked No. 2 in Class
WPIAL football conference preview: Class A Eastern
August 20, 2017
The favorite Clairton (14-1 overall, 7-0 Eastern Conference in 2016) It never is smart to bet against Clairton, even when the Bears lose program all-timers
WPIAL Class A breakdown: Jeannette, Imani Christian look to challenge perennial favorite Clairton
August 19, 2017
The buzz began in early July and created a perfect storm of curiosity and discord. A social media-fueled debate questioned whether Clairton, the three-time defendingScholastic Notebook – 03/12/2017
March 12, 2017
New Castle was a good 3-point shooting team in the regular season. But the Red Hurricanes’ marksmanship has even improved in the postseason, and is it any wonder New Castle hasn’t lost a playoff game? New Castle won the WPIAL Class 4A championship and romped past Sharon in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. New Castle has averaged nine made 3-pointers a game in four postseason games and coach Ralph Blundo’s team is shooting 43 percent behind the arc in playoff games. That is excellent for any team, let alone a high school team. New Castle made 11, 9 and 10 3-pointers in three WPIAL playoff games, and then made 7 of 22 against Sharon in the first round of the playoffs.Scholastic Notebook – 02/17/2017
February 17, 2017
For the second consecutive season, the West Greene boys and girls teams are both headed to the WPIAL playoffs. History says that is downright shocking. The Pioneers are making noise on the hardwood that has never been heard before from the tiny school in Greene County. This is the first time in school history that both teams have made the playoffs two years in a row. Heck, the boys team had been to the postseason only four times before – 2016, 1992, 1991 and 1989. The girls team actually won a section championship this year and heads to the playoffs with an 18-4 record. The West Greene boys finished in third place in Class 1A Section 2 with a 13-7 record.Scholastic Notebook – 01/27/2017
January 27, 2017
If A.J. Myers and Cameron Hanley ever get together and grab a bite to eat, it would only be appropriate if they went to Applebee’s, just so they could order off the 2 for $20 menu. Myers and Hanley are members of the Chartiers-Houston boys basketball team. On the menu that is the leading scorers list for the WPIAL, Myers and Hanley are the only 2 for 20 you can find. Myers, a 6-foot-1 senior guard, is averaging 26 points a game. He is the sixth-leading scorer in the WPIAL. Hanley, a 6-foot junior guard, is averaging 21.7. No other WPIAL team has two players averaging 20.
