Tag: New Castle

Mt. Lebanon’s Liam Sheely scores against Upper St. Clair’s Tyler Robbins on Feb. 2, 2024.
WPIAL boys basketball Class 6A season preview for 2025-26
November 28, 2025
Last season, Upper St. Clair made history in becoming the first back-to-back WPIAL champion in Class 6A history.

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The Bill Fralic Memorial Award, which goes to the best interior lineman in the WPIAL.
Finalists announced for Bill Fralic football lineman award
November 17, 2025
Six finalists, one for each classification, were announced Monday for the seventh Bill Fralic Memorial Award for the WPIAL’s top two-way interior football lineman.

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Aliquippa’s Akiva Woods carries for a long gain through the New Castle defense during their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Helling Stadium in Ellwood City.
Semifinal victory means Aliquippa likely stays in 4A — 5 things we learned in Week 11
November 9, 2025
Aliquippa will compete in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game for the fifth time in six years, an accomplishment that Quips coach Mike Warfield says should always come with a footnote.

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Aliquippa’s Cleaster Longmire celebrates after scoring the Quips’ second touchdown against New Castle during their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Helling Stadium in Ellwood City.
Aliquippa’s defense stands tall in avenging loss to New Castle, seals return to WPIAL final
November 8, 2025
When Aliquippa went back and watched film of a Week 5 loss to New Castle, the Quips made a point to count their missed tackles.

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McKeesport’s Avont Hudson grabs the facemask of Thomas Jefferson’s Tyler Eber during their Sept. 5 game at McKeesport.
Big-school rematches highlight WPIAL playoffs — 5 things to watch in Week 11
November 7, 2025
Pine-Richland coach Jon LeDonne is already familiar with the Rams’ next opponent and not just because he spent three seasons as Shaler’s coach.

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New Castle quarterback Marino Graham listens to coach Fred Mozzocio’s play call during the fourth quarter Oct. 3 at Taggart Stadium.
Facing Aliquippa, New Castle hopes to finally clear Parkway traffic in WPIAL 4A playoff bracket
November 6, 2025
New Castle hadn’t celebrated a conference title in almost two decades, but the Red Hurricanes have a chance to win their second in three weeks.

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McKeesport’s Avont Hudson carries down the sideline against Thomas Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at McKeesport.
Trib 10: 3 matchups between ranked teams on tap in WPIAL postseason
November 5, 2025
A lot of the district teams ranked in the weekly Trib 10 from last week got a chance to collect candy, hand out treats or even scout future opponents since they were enjoying an opening round bye in the WPIAL playoffs with opening night falling on Halloween.

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Clairton’s Brandon Murphy Jr. celebrates after his catch to set up the Bears’ first touchdown against Imani Christian on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Tyler Boyd Stadium.
Dominant Clairton defense adds another zero to shutout streak — 5 things we learned in Week 10
November 2, 2025
Coach Wayne Wade has a special place in his heart for a legendary Clairton defense from 15 years ago, a historic group that won WPIAL and PIAA titles in 2010.

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Aliquippa’s Joseph Work (6) and Justus Starks lead the Quips onto the field before their game against Mars on Sept. 12.
Breaking down WPIAL football playoff matchups for Oct. 31, 2025
October 30, 2025
Welcome to the start of the 2025 WPIAL football playoffs.

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South Allegheny's Max Jeffcoat sacks Apollo-Ridge's Alex Clawson on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
WPIAL’s biggest games produce some big blowouts — 5 things we learned in Week 7
October 12, 2025
A slate of big games in Week 7 led to more big blowouts than big battles.

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