Tag: McKeesport
HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the linebackers
August 18, 2017
Layton Jordan's position is a multiple-choice test. The McKeesport senior is an outside linebacker on defense and a wingback for the Tigers' option offense. The
CTK ’17 – 5-A Big East Conference Preview
August 17, 2017
Last season, Big East Conference teams were involved in some of the most dramatic and wild finishes in the entire WPIAL, including multiple involving the McKeesport Tigers. In the regular season, Armstrong edged McKeesport in an overtime classic. Meanwhile in the 5A semifinals, it was the Tigers who pulled off a Hail Mary to win […]
HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the offensive linemen
August 16, 2017
Western Pennsylvania's depth at skill positions varies between seasons, with an extra strong running back or quarterback class every couple of years. Yet oversized linemen
HS football position by position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
August 13, 2017
One running back or two Not all high school coaches use the same approach when it comes to their backfield workloads. While some ride one
MSA Sports Top 25 WPIAL Stories of 2016 – #15 through #11
December 31, 2016
It has become a tradition like no other...at least during the holiday season here at the MSA Sports Network. As we close out 2016 and another great high school sports year, we look back at some of the top stories from around the WPIAL in calendar year 2016. We continue our countdown with #15 through #11. #15 - BRIDESMAIDS NO MOREScholastic Notebook – 11/19/2016
November 19, 2016
When a roughing-the-kicker penalty gave D.J. Opsatnik another chance at a game-tying field goal in Friday’s WPIAL Class 5 championship at Heinz Field, Opsatnik took advantage, making a 34-yarder that sent the game into overtime. West Allegheny eventually defeated McKeesport, 38-37, to win the title. But not only did that penalty give Opsatnik another chance to tie the game, it ended up giving him a future chance at the state record for career field goals.
West Allegheny Wins First WPIAL 5-A Title in OT Thriller
November 18, 2016
The West Allegheny Indians made sure there was no miracle for McKeesport on Friday at Heinz Field, but the Indians may be the team believing in magic after defeating the Tigers 38-37 in dramatic fashion in overtime at Heinz Field in a thrilling game to become the first 5A WPIAL Champion. Any championship win is special for any team, but the special teams play for both McKeesport and West Allegheny played a huge part in shaping this title game.Chicks Picks for Week Twelve
November 17, 2016
Welcome to Week 12 of the high school football season. After an incredible performance predicting last week’s winners, Chick’s Picks decided that she could take the rest of the season off and leave it in the hands of her trusty crystal ball. So, she packed up her golf clubs and boarded a plane headed for her favorite southern destination. The sun was shining beautifully on a warm fall morning. Chick’s Picks took a moment to enjoy the view on the first hole. Just as she was about to tee off, she heard a man yell, “Hey!”Big Game Hunting for Week Twelve
Big Game Hunting salutes one of the all-time greats of the game. In addition to being one of the greatest football coaches southwestern Pennsylvania has ever known, George Novak was always more than helpful, more than kind and more than welcoming to me personally. He was all those things, win or lose, and he was all those things, first game of the year or championship game. That’s class, there is a striking lack of it in today’s society. He takes a big chunk into retirement with him. I wish him all the best and congratulate him on a fantastic career. Have fun coach! This weekend we get the odd situation of Championship Games on Friday followed by semi-finals on Saturday.Scholastic Notebook – 11/11/2016
November 11, 2016
The latest national high school rankings were released earlier this week and there is a WPIAL team at No. 3 in the country. You might be thinking that Pittsburgh Central Catholic is gaining more national acclaim. But this has nothing to do with Central Catholic, or any other WPIAL team. In fact, this has nothing to do with football. We’re talking girls soccer. The Norwin girls are the No. 3 team in the country in the weekly National Soccer Coaches Association of America rankings. Norwin’s impressive season has jumped the Knights up the rankings. They were No. 10 two weeks ago, and No. 4 last week. The only teams ranked ahead of Norwin are Davis High School (Utah) and Glastonbury (Conn.).
