Tag: Mohawk

WPIAL continues investigation of racial slurs in Mohawk-Burrell football game

November 20, 2023

The WPIAL investigation is ongoing into allegations that racial slurs were used in a Burrell-Mohawk football game.

Steel Valley’s Deshaun Johnson (8) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at West Allegheny.

Steel Valley grabs spot in WPIAL final by beating Mohawk

November 17, 2023

The Steel Valley Ironmen, propelled by a monstrous performance by Donald Barksdale, defeated Mohawk, 34-21, to return to Acrisure Stadium for the second straight year.

Beaver Falls coach Nick Nardone talks with his team during a preseason practice.

WPIAL Class 2A high school football playoff preview for Nov. 17, 2023

November 16, 2023

Final Four Friday is set for four WPIAL classifications as 16 teams try to earn a trip to the North Shore in Pittsburgh the day after Thanksgiving.

Mohawk takes the field before its game against Imani Christian in the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals Nov. 10, 2023, at Moon.

Mohawk defeats Imani Christian to reach WPIAL semis for 1st time

November 10, 2023

Forty-eight minutes of play came down to the final 12 seconds. But in reality, it came down to the previous 11 games of the season.

WPIAL Class 2A high school football playoff previews for Nov. 10, 2023

November 9, 2023

Some fans are calling it Final Four Friday while others refer to it as Quarterfinals Friday. Whatever classification you are focused on, welcome to the second night of the 2023 WPIAL football playoffs.

WPIAL Equity Council to review Burrell’s allegations that Mohawk football players used racist remarks

The WPIAL will have a role in resolving the dispute between Burrell and Mohawk, whose football teams played a game marred by allegations of racial slurs.

Burrell coach Shawn Liotta was ejected before halftime of Friday’s WPIAL Class 2A first-round game at Mohawk.

Burrell football coach says playoff opponent used racial slurs, his protest led to ejection

November 5, 2023

Burrell football coach Shawn Liotta said his players were targeted with racial slurs in a game Friday against Mohawk and that he was ejected after confronting game officials about it.