Tag: Western Beaver

Sewickley Academy’s Mamadou Kane pulls down a rebound in front of Linville Hill’s Stephen Smucker during the PIAA Class 2A championship game March 28 at Giant Center in Hershey.

WPIAL boys basketball Class 2A season preview for 2025-26

November 24, 2025

Three of the besty WPIAL teams from a year ago in Class 2A boys basketball have plenty of returning talent to remain near the top again this season.

Captains for Steel Valley and Western Beaver meet at midfield before their WPIAL Class 2A semifinal Friday, Nov. 14, 2025.

Da’Ron Barksdale sparks Steel Valley past Western Beaver to return to WPIAL finals

November 14, 2025

Moments after his team defeated Western Beaver, 34-7, in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Friday night at Dormont Stadium Friday night, Steel Valley running back Da’Ron Barksdale’s was asked how he felt.

McKeesport quarterback Matthew Miller takes a snap against Thomas Jefferson during their game on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at McKeesport.

McKeesport’s Millers seek to join WPIAL-winning father/son combos — 5 things to watch in Week 12

As a football coach’s son, McKeesport senior Matthew Miller has held a lot of different jobs before becoming the team’s starting quarterback.

Players from Washington and Seton LaSalle meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Oct. 24, 2025, at Dormont Stadium.

WPIAL Class 2A football semifinal preview: Budding rivalries take center stage

November 13, 2025

Rivals Washington and Seton LaSalle fought three weeks ago for the Class 2A Century Conference championship.

Western Beaver’s Jeremiah Pratt stiff-arms Apollo-Ridge’s Gage Wingard during a long run in the second quarter of a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal Friday night.

Freshman QB sparks Western Beaver past Apollo-Ridge in WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals

November 7, 2025

Western Beaver freshman Amari Marshall didn’t expect to be a quarterback coming into the preseason.

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.