Tag: South Side
WPIAL Class 2A championship preview capsule: South Side vs. Steel Valley
November 23, 2018
WPIAL Class 2A championship No. 8 South Side (10-3) vs. No. 3 Steel Valley (11-1) Noon Saturday, Robert Morris University's Joe Walton Stadium On the air: KDKA-TV; 1230 AM, 1460 AM; TribHSSN.triblive.com Coaches: Luke Travelpiece, South Side; Rod Steele, Steel Valley Winner plays: The winner of District 9
No longer a secret, South Side ready for rematch with Steel Valley in Class 2A title game
November 22, 2018
At first glance, it would appear South Side's trip through the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs was akin to a Cinderella story. But upon further examination, a more apt metaphor to the Rams' story could be late comedian Rodney Dangerfield's famous catch phrase. No respect. That's because when the WPIAL
Chick’s Picks thankful for prognosticating ability heading into Week 13
Welcome to Week 13 of the high school football season. While tuning into Monday Night Football earlier this week, one specific part of the game's commentary caught Chick's Picks' attention. The ESPN broadcast team of Joe Tessitore and Jason Witten were raving about the offensive spectacle taking place between the
PIAA football playoffs continue this weekend
November 21, 2018
While the WPIAL has crowned four champions, two more titles are up for grabs this weekend as both the andquot;Route to Norwinandquot; in Class 5A and andquot;The Road to RMUandquot; in Class 2A conclude Friday and Saturday, respectively. This weekend also is the quarterfinal round of the 2018 PIAA football
No. 8 South Side runs past Charleroi in WPIAL Class 2A semifinals
November 16, 2018
Eighth-seeded South Side used its potent running attack to overwhelm No. 4 Charleroi as the Rams completed the upset with a 26-21 victory in a WPIAL Class 2A semifinal matchup at Canon-McMillan Friday night. South Side (10-3) finished with 386 rushing yards while advancing to play Steel Valley in
Charleroi prepares for South Side’s Wing-T attack in Class 2A semifinals
November 15, 2018
Despite the fact the Charleroi football team has put itself in a once-in-a-lifetime situation, coach Lance Getsy and the Cougars are keeping things status quo. The Cougars (10-1) will continue their business-like march through the WPIAL playoffs as they prepare to face South Side (9-3) in a WPIAL Class
Chick’s Picks reaches out to The Boss for advice on Week 12 predictions
Welcome to Week 12 of the high school football season. After struggling with last week's predictions, Chick's Picks decided to call a meeting with The Boss in hopes of salvaging her stellar overall season record. The Boss reluctantly agreed, and the two met for lunch. Chick's Picks did not want
PIAA football playoffs: 30 years in 30 days — South Side captures ’99 title
November 14, 2018
The PIAA had been hosting state playoffs in all but one fall high school sport since 1976. Soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country and field hockey all crowned state champions once the district playoffs concluded. The lone exception to the fall state playoff slate was high school football. It wasn'tBotkin leads South Side to upset victory over Shady Side Academy in WPIAL quarterfinals
November 10, 2018
It had been nearly 20 years since the South Side football team had an opportunity to compete in the WPIAL semifinals. After pulling off a 32-16 upset win over top-seeded Shady Side Academy on Friday night at Montour, the Rams (9-3) are now one victory away from reaching a
Five things to watch in Week 11 of high school football
November 8, 2018
Washington and Steel Valley are powerhouse programs that rank among the WPIAL elite. But the rest of this year's Class 2A quarterfinal field should provide hope to any struggling football team that dreams of someday finding success. Consider that Burgettstown, Charleroi, Freedom, Mohawk, Shady Side Academy and South Side
