Tag: Thomas Jefferson

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander carries the ball during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals against Derry on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at North Allegheny.

Road to Hershey opens for business as state playoffs kick off this weekend

November 11, 2019

While the focus this week for WPIAL football fans is on the finish to the Highway to Heinz and the final stop on the Route to Norwin, the 2019 PIAA playoffs kick off this weekend.

McKeesport’s Edward Dudley (5) jumps up to grab an interception against Penn Hills during WPIAL class 5A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at Hempfield Area High School’s stadium.

WPIAL releases sites for Class 5A, 2A football semifinals

The sites and times are set for the semifinals Friday and the four district championship games Saturday at Heinz Field as the WPIAL football playoffs continue this weekend.

Bill Fralic finished in the top 10 in the Heisman Trophy voting twice.

Finalists announced for inaugural Bill Fralic Award

November 9, 2019

The six finalists have been selected for the inaugural Bill Fralic Memorial Award, which will recognize the WPIAL’s most outstanding lineman in the name of Fralic, the late Penn Hills, Pitt and NFL standout.

Thomas Jefferson’s Shane Stump celebrates with teammates after scoring against Blackhawk in a WPIAL Class 4A semifinal Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

No. 1 Thomas Jefferson blanks Blackhawk, advances to 5th straight WPIAL title game

November 8, 2019

The ketchup tastes just as delicious each time around.

South Fayette quarterback Naman Alemada throws a pass against Upper St. Clair on Friday, Aug. 23.

WPIAL playoff breakdown: Class 4A

November 7, 2019

Class 4A Semifinals

After failed election bid, Chick’s Picks eyes up a Class 6A upset

As Election Day approached, Chick’s Picks pondered the idea of running for office. Her dream of being elected Head Prognosticator of District 7 seemed well within reach after her countless years of experience. The problem, however, was that she had waited too long to run a campaign. So, she called upon her go-to problem solver for help.

Trib 10 teams show their power in opening round of WPIAL football playoffs

November 6, 2019

There were no changes to this week’s Trib 10 as the ranked teams from last week were perfect.

3 WPIAL teams sit atop their class in latest Trib HSSN state football rankings

November 5, 2019

There was only one team ranked in the Trib HSSN state rankings that lost last week. It sounds like an impressive record, but seven teams enjoyed district playoff byes and did not play in Week 10.