Tag: McKeesport

McKeesport’s Anthony Boyd celebrates a touchdown against Belle Vernon on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

5 things to watch in Week 7: How will WPIAL teams approach late-season nonconference matchups?

October 13, 2023

The WPIAL schedule-makers gave McKeesport a nonconference game this week, which some coaches might dread this late in the season.

Trinity coach Dan Knause talks with quarterback Jonah Williamson during practice on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Hiller Stadium.

WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Trinity upsets No. 2 Thomas Jefferson

October 7, 2023

Jonah Williamson threw for 54 yards and ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns as Trinity scored a 23-6 upset victory over No. 2 Thomas Jefferson (6-1, 2-1) in the Class 4A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.

Armstrong head coach Frank Fabian during 7-on-7 action in July at Burrell High School.

WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Armstrong edges North Catholic in Greater Allegheny

September 30, 2023

Jaydon Oliver threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns as Armstrong scored a 21-20 victory over North Catholic (3-3, 2-1) in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference on Friday night.

Trinity quarterback Jonah Williamson throws a pass during practice on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, at Hiller Stadium.

WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Jonah Williamson factors in 6 TDs in Trinity’s 41-40 win

September 16, 2023

Jonah Williamson threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 233 yards and three TDs to lead Trinity to a 41-40 victory over Connellsville (2-2, 0-1) in the Class 4A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.

Montour’s Keino Fitzpatrick catches a pass at a preseason practice.

Trib 10: Losses shake up back half of high school football power rankings

September 13, 2023

Week 2 proved to be rough one for WPIAL teams that took home gold in 2022.

Belle Vernon’s Alonzo Wade celebrates a defensive stop against McKeesport on Friday.

Belle Vernon withstands McKeesport in overtime

September 9, 2023

Friday night’s game against McKeesport seemed eerily similar to last season’s game for Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert.

Hempfield’s Henry Mutschler defends on a pass intended for Greensburg Salem’s Maxim Topper on Aug. 25 at Spartan Stadium.

The Birdie’s Westmoreland County picks stand the test of time

September 6, 2023

Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)

McKeesport’s Dominique Cochran lines up against Penn-Trafford on Sept. 1, 2023, at McKeesport.

Big plays, takeaways help McKeesport defeat Penn-Trafford

September 1, 2023

Before its matchup with Penn-Trafford, the Class 4A No. 3 McKeesport added a play to its offensive repertoire that coach Matt Miller did not know if they would use.