He rushed for 1,359 yards on 136 carries and scored 29 touchdowns. Coach bets on data-driven approach to get Riverside back on track If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Hed coached junior varsity football at Summit Academy seven years ago but took time off. Back in Century Conference, Brentwood looks to return to playoffs New coach likes South Alleghenys chances: The talent level is outstandingSouth Alleghenys first-year coach has begun preparing the Gladiators for a chance at back-to-back WPIAL playoff appearances, hoping his more than 20 years of coaching at Delaware powerhouse high schools and two stints as a college assistant at Division III Wesley (Del.) Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall. Alualu was a force in the middle of a defense that won the WPIAL Class 6A title. He has college offers from Pitt, Cincinnati and Syracuse. Roger Beitel begins his 19th year as head football coach at Ligonier Valley, and he hopes the 2022 season isnt as bizarre as 2021. TribLive HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Oct. 2, 2022 By: Chris Harlan Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 5:31 PM Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Steel Valley remained on top of the. Mt. But coach Ray Braszo thinks that with a new season on horizon, its time to look forward. McGuffey looks to get swagger back after up-and-down year #WEARE @PennStateFball @coachjfranklin @Coach_MannyDiaz @CoachTerryPSU @Coachdanconnor pic.twitter.com/hgsEYNTfhv, Anthony Speca (@aspeca6) January 17, 2023. The Bears lost in the first round of the playoffs last season and coach Wayne Wade has noticed folks seem to have forgotten about them. Thats a key question that could shape Western Beavers season. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. Consider, the first pure tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was from the WPIAL: Aliquippa grad Mike Ditka in 1988. New Jefferson-Morgan coach focused on creating competitive culture Central Catholics Anthony Speca works out on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oakland. Click here for TribLIVE and HSSN's Gameplan. The Falcons, whove won just 26 games in 21 seasons since their last non-losing record (5-5) in 2000, are set to begin play this year as a PIAA Class 3A independent program after a long affiliation with the WPIAL. presses forward with talented roster, high hopes The holdovers from last year, coupled with the new additions to this years team, are out to prove that the Commodores are much better than a winless football team. Let the games begin for everybody. Injuries to two key players derailed Franklin Regionals 2021 football season. He accounted for 31 of his teams 70 touchdowns, including the only one Belle Vernon scored in the PIAA Class 3A final. He was talking about growing up working for his parents mail-order bulb business. Remember Clairton? He chose the Nittany Lions from a list of scholarship offers that included national semifinalists Michigan and Ohio State, along with Pitt, West Virginia and others. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. But it all ended with a most unsatisfying conclusion. Coach LaRoi Johnson knows it because he was there in 2017. He rushed for 1,279 yards and added 424 yards more on 28 catches. He was named the TribLive HSSN Class 5A Player of the Year. Defensively, he was a standout in the secondary who added two interceptions and 26 tackles. Last season, the Rangers fell short of the playoffs but went 5-5 with a 3-4 conference record. Dropping to Class 5A means little to Hempfield, at least on paper. But, right now, the authors are a bit unknown. Central Valleys Brett FitzSimmons takes a hand-off during practice in Center. First time in the playoffs since 1988. A cast on his hand limited Sullivan to playing defense for most of the season, but he emerged as one of the WPIALs top linebackers with 117 tackles. TribLive HSSN @TribLiveHSSN. After losing to Rochester earlier in the season, the Chargers wanted vengeance on their conference foes. After finishing tied for third place in the 2001 Class AA Interstate Conference, Carlynton traveled to Reeves Field at Geneva College to battle heavy favorite Beaver Falls in the first round of the district playoffs. He is a paraprofessional in the life skills classroom at the high school and serves as the middle school softball coach. Now hes in charge of restoring the Rams program into the force that it once was, and hes relishing that chance in his first season at the helm. He also had 30 tackles and two forced fumbles for the Gators, who won a share of the conference title in the Big East. By: Chris Harlan VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Jaydis Kennedy of Geibel, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Central Catholic, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Rylee Kalocay of Upper St. Clair, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Blackhawk, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: McKenna DeUnger of Charleroi, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Quaker Valley wide receiver Jakub Pickett recognized for strong senior season, Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne among 32 nominees for NFLs Don Shula Award, Its official: George hired at Greensburg Salem and Fazekas rehired at Mt. Plum football coach Matt Morgan watched a young group of players mature on the fly to win three of their last five games and earn a playoff berth last season. Brent Heath runs Brent and Beckys Bulbs in Gloucester, VA with his wife Becky. After years of despair in the WPIAL, Brownsvilles football program is on the move. Big, strong offensive line makes West Mifflin a team to watch in Class 3A Despite graduation losses, Carmichaels expects to be right in thick of Tri-County South race Jeannette quarterback Kymone Brown looks to throw during a passing tournament. VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Jaydis Kennedy of Geibel, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Central Catholic, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Rylee Kalocay of Upper St. Clair, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Blackhawk, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: McKenna DeUnger of Charleroi, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Central Catholics Anthony Speca commits to Penn State, Quaker Valley wide receiver Jakub Pickett recognized for strong senior season, Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne among 32 nominees for NFLs Don Shula Award, Its official: George hired at Greensburg Salem and Fazekas rehired at Mt. With losing streak snapped, Ambridge turns attention to playoff win New coach brings best of Beaver County football to New Brighton Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review. The junior topped 1,000 yards both rushing and passing as Union won its first WPIAL title since 1959. By: Bill Hartlep Knoch prepares to tackle all-road schedule He started the season at wide receiver and caught four touchdowns before moving back to quarterback. Also, check out the complete brackets once they are revealed on Trib HSSN. With new coach at helm, Indiana continues quest for WPIAL success from afar Moons Nick Prozzoly works out at Tigers Stadium. With 3rd straight WPIAL title secured, Central Valleys goals dont change Stevenson played a leading role in a historic season by rushing for 2,342 yards and scoring 45 touchdowns. Former OLSH coach brings positivity, focus on fundamentals to Ellwood City Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. In tiny field of 5, contenders line up to take shot at Mt. Shaler looks to learn lessons from losing streak Marcus McCullough played his final football game at Ringgold in 1987, losing to New Castle in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. Monessen looks to build on promising finish to 2021 season Pleasant, Mt. Baldwin moves into Class 5A looking to regain confidence Scouting the new coaches Thats because Mt. Scouting the wide receivers Lovelace helped the Blue Devils reach the WPIAL playoffs for the second year in a row. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Keep up with all the headlines from Trib HSSN by signing up for the daily newsletter, Trib HSSN Today. Hayes rushed for 1,982 yards and scored 30 touchdowns as the Quips repeated as WPIAL Class 4A champions and returned to the state finals. As the lone member school currently situated outside the WPIALs designed boundaries, the program finds itself in a world of its own. After splitting their first four games in 2021, the Eagles lost their final five contests by a combined score of 171-27, keeping them out of the WPIAL postseason for the first time since 2018. While most football coaches would be content with a younger team finishing 7-5 overall and reaching the district semifinals, Art Walker is not one of them. by TribLive HSSN Varsity Football View our previously recorded broadcasts for other great content! Those teams and many other are represented here in the TribLive HSSN Terrific 25, which recognizes the top players from the WPIAL and City League. The Frazier football team wasnt happy with the way things went throughout the 2021 season. Defensively, he had four interceptions. Blackhawk football is a storied program that has won four WPIAL championships. Pub. He has more than a dozen Division I college offers. 6h Pick-6! The Red Hurricanes made their way back to the playoffs and won their first postseason game since 2016 when they defeated Highlands, 31-19, last season. Although Baldwin has taken a step down from Class 6A to 5A this season, its 2022 schedule still can be considered a grind. Derrys Roman Darazio makes a catch during a tournament at Greater Latrobe High School. The Falcons have endured back-to-back losing seasons and havent tasted victory since defeating Albert Gallatin to close out the 2019 season. TribLIVE.com . With loaded roster, special season could be in store for Mapletown Can they do it? He passed for 2,544 yards and 43 touchdowns as the Bulldogs went 14-1, won the City League title and reached the Class 2A final. Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo celebrates the Bulldogs final touchdown against Steel Valley during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at West Mifflin High School. As Bentworth football coach JJ Knabb enters his fourth year with the Bearcats, he is faced with a team that may not have a lot of experience but has tremendous upside. With a new coach on board, Derry has been repositioned in Class 2A. WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Cadin Olsen guides Armstrong past Blackhawk in 1st round tribhssn.triblive.com Cadin Olsen threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 72 yards to lead No. Seventy-three teams will learn their opening-round opponents on the WPIAL Football Playoff Pairings Show, beginning at 2 p.m. exclusively on Trib HSSN. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. But, coming off his first losing season in 10 years at McGuffey, Dalton minces no words. Canon-McMillan football coach Michael Evans is not a math wizard. FitzSimmons was a first-year starter at running back but quickly proved himself as one of the top two-way players in the WPIAL. North Catholic embraces new challenge in Class 4A 5 Upper St. Clair (10-2) vs. No. Host Don Rebel will unveil the brackets for each classification and preview opening-round matchups. Burgettstown returned to the playoffs in 2021 for the sixth time in seven years thanks to a strong finish with three straight regular season must-wins. After trying season, Greensburg C.C. School officials decided to leave the WPIAL for football only and play an independent schedule made up of teams from the WPIAL, West Virginia and Maryland. If anyones ever been ready for his first head coaching job, its Unions Kim Niedbala. 4 Armstrong to a 39-7 win against No. Linebacker is one of the deepest positions in the WPIAL and City League. New coach focuses on fundamentals, teamwork at Summit Academy Cornell continues to earn place among WPIAL Class A elite Strong, veteran line could keep Mohawk in playoff picture New Penn Hills coach wants to ramp up aggressiveness Its a task Hanson is looking forward to. Bolstered by improved offensive line, Gateway builds confidence for run at WPIAL title Brentwoods Daelinn Drew catches a pass during practice. Stepping back into coaching by taking the job with the Knights will be a challenge Becoate relishes. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold Losing a quarterback who passed and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and a player who set the programs all-time scoring record to graduation would be a lot for any high school team, let alone one in Class A. Thats the situation Carmichaels finds itself in in 2022, but Mighty Mikes coach Ron Gallagher isnt deterred. Mapletown players run after practice on Aug. 18. The TribLIVE High School Sports Network is the official audio & streaming network of the WPIAL. Avella owns one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. Pleasants starting quarterback from 2021 wont be lining up behind center this season. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Lebanons Kade Capristo works out with the linemen during practice. Central Catholic coach Terry Totten isnt in fear about the upcoming 2022 season, but optimistically nervous would be a good description about how he feels about his Vikings. Our motto this year is, Kick the door down, said 23rd-year coach Gene Matsook. East Allegheny hoping to deliver 7th straight playoff berth You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Lindsey also scored five TDs. To second-year coach Mike Brown, the move and accompanying chatter that things might ease up for the Spartans are about as useful as a broken elevator. Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the state's top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State.. Lebanon starts new season with lots of fresh faces, Central Catholic looking to regain championship swagger, Canon-McMillan looks to join elite in shrinking Class 6A, North Allegheny expects to be in the title mix in Class 6A, Gateway among teams trying to squeeze into tight playoff field, Baldwin moves into Class 5A looking to regain confidence, With slew of starters returning, expectations soaring at Bethel Park, After unforgettable run to WPIAL finals, rebuilding process begins at Moon, Short on seniors, Peters Township looks for next wave to take over, Upper St. Clair loaded with returning starters, ready for another playoff run, South Fayette looks to turn hard-luck losses into conference wins, Franklin Regional hopes last years learning experience benefits returning players, Bolstered by improved offensive line, Gateway builds confidence for run at WPIAL title, Penn-Trafford ready to tackle the challenge of staying on top, Added depth, drop to Class 5A fuel optimism at Hempfield, Norwin has postseason aspirations amidst field of new 5A opponents, Plum hoping to carry momentum from strong finish into new season, After taste of playoff success, Fox Chapel back for more, North Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022, New Penn Hills coach wants to ramp up aggressiveness, New Pine-Richland coach wants to play Western Pa. football, Shaler looks to learn lessons from losing streak, Woodland Hills still running with the big dogs in Class 5A, Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight, Expectations soar as defending state champ Aliquippa brings back loaded roster, With losing streak snapped, Ambridge turns attention to playoff win, Blackhawk looking to reverse close losses, return to playoffs, With 3rd straight WPIAL title secured, Central Valleys goals dont change, Chartiers Valley hopes to be a Payne for Parkway Conference foes, Experience puts Montour in the mix as a challenger in deep Class 4A field, New coach, renovated field usher in new era for New Castle football, After injuries derailed last season, West Allegheny brings back experienced roster, Cadin Olsen, Armstrong aim to build off 1st WPIAL playoff victory, Hampton remains hungry after 11-win season, New coach has talented team to work with at Highlands, With new coach at helm, Indiana continues quest for WPIAL success from afar, Kiski Area brings new-look roster into Class 4A competition, Mars slowly but surely acclimating to coach Eric Kasperowiczs system, North Catholic embraces new challenge in Class 4A, Trio of Connellsville alumni to share coaching duties, trying to get program back on track, Latrobe works toward more victories after move to Class 4A, After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold, New Ringgold coach ready to face challenges of restoring winning culture, Thomas Jefferson aiming to regain championship mojo, New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought, Belle Vernon leads new-look field of contenders, Avonworth hopes to climb to top of Western Hills and beyond, After bounce-back season, Beaver looks to add to winning tradition, After winless season, Hopewell driven to make statement, Quaker Valley begins building project under new coach, After graduations, transfers, coaching change, Seton LaSalle moving in all new direction, South Park looks to regain winning ways after tough season, Big, strong offensive line makes West Mifflin a team to watch in Class 3A, Deer Lakes in position to return to playoffs, East Allegheny hoping to deliver 7th straight playoff berth, Freeport could have plenty to celebrate in programs 100th season, Knoch prepares to tackle all-road schedule, With co-op in 2nd year, Shady Side Academy ready for bump up to Class 3A, Valley alum Dave Heavner wants to bring pride back to Vikings program, Belle Vernon roars into Class 3A with Quinton Martin, strong supporting cast, Elizabeth Forward not ready to relinquish top spot in Class 3A Interstate Conference, Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht, Mt. It goes without saying that there is much optimism around the Monessen football program as the 2022 season dawns. The immense challenge WPIAL defensive coordinators have faced when taking on Beaver Falls over the last couple of seasons can be summed up in two tidy stats. Coach Dominic Pecora and his Wildcats are angling for the WPIAL playoffs for a seventh season in a row. He surpassed 1,500 all-purpose yards, including a 98-yard TD on a kickoff return, and had a team-high seven interceptions on defense. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football. So did the staff at the TribLive High School Sports Network. New Ringgold coach ready to face challenges of restoring winning culture The Navy recruit was a leader on both sides of the ball. This years race might look very similar. He has Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia among his college offers. Ambridge ended a 28-game losing streak by defeating Hopewell, 35-9, on Oct. 1 last season. Defensively, the Wisconsin recruit had 47 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble. Visit TribHSSN.triblive.com from now through the PIAA finals for comprehensive coverage of WPIAL football, including audio and video broadcasts. Serra Catholic ready to shake off graduation losses, begin WPIAL title defense TribLive HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Oct. 16, 2022 By: Chris Harlan Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 8:35 PM Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Ryan Palmieri (25) and his. Check out Trib HSSN throughout the postseason for live video and audio coverage. Expectations soar as defending state champ Aliquippa brings back loaded roster Once the cast was removed, he showed his potential at tight end by catching 13 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown for the WPIAL Class 6A runners-up. 2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Avonworth sweeps MVP honors in Western Hills December 22, 2022 Avonworth's Luke Hilyard and Brandon Biagiarelli swept the conference MVP honors, and nine. The inside linebacker had 61 tackles, including 11 for a loss, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Belle Vernon roars into Class 3A with Quinton Martin, strong supporting cast With Morsillo at quarterback, Westinghouse became the first City League team to reach the state finals since 1997. Southmorelands Ty Keffer during a tournament at Greater Latrobe High School. By now, many are familiar with the season of firsts for the 2021 Leechburg Blue Devils. #WPIAL #HSSN tribhssn.triblive.com 2022 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive line | Trib HSSN The athletes who play defensive line are maybe the most varied of any group in high school football. Hell start the process with a culture shift for 2022. The Armstrong River Hawks are ready for one last ride with their standout quarterback Cadin Olsen at the helm. Hes the son of the late Rich Niedbala, who won 192 games and three WPIAL titles at Western Beaver. So, no, high school teams havent forgotten about the run game. Trib HSSN | Your Resource for the Latest in High School Sports Search Schools Sports Scores Stats Standings Broadcasts Brackets Advertise With Us Rankings Recruiting The Latest in High School. For the first time since 1957, Knoch will play exclusively on the road. With deep roster, California sets sights on playoff run But as far as the Warriors are concerned, theyre still the top dogs. Quarterback Ben DeMotte holds a football at the Fox Chapel High School Stadium. Last season, the Vikings were plagued by a variety of injuries and illnesses that led to a 1-4 record in Allegheny Conference play, 2-7 overall. @TribLiveHSSN The athletes who play defensive line are maybe the most varied of any group in high school football. After bounce-back season, Beaver looks to add to winning tradition But coach Tim Burchett feels whenever the ball is in the air, the team has to be ready to play. Brookins led the Ironmen to the WPIAL Class 2A title by scoring 35 touchdowns. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @BHartlep_Trib. The 2018 high school football season kicks off for many teams this weekend with Week Zero. We will announce the players in reverse order each day, starting Saturday. Ryan Palmieri (25) and his Pine-Richland teammates moved up a spot in the WPIAL Class 5A rankings. Mt. Unions Braylon Thomas celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class A championship game against Bishop Canevin on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @BHartlep_Trib. However, he seems to have a grasp on the numbers breakdown in Class 6A this season. Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht Lebanons Alex Tecza, Penn-Traffords Cade Yacamelli and Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes also led their teams to PIAA titles a year ago. Some are able to stop the bleeding and continue toward a successful campaign, while others watch as the snowball becomes an avalanche and derails all the hopes for a season. Explore tweets of TribLive HSSN @TribLiveHSSN on Twitter. | Twuko Trio of Connellsville alumni to share coaching duties, trying to get program back on track Let the games begin! With new coach Dan Knause in town, the Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season. Hell graduate with more than 3,000 career rushing yards, 40 TDs and 15 INTs. Scroll through the page to find your team or click a classification to jump there. The storied history of WPIAL football often focuses on its quarterbacks or defensive backs. Carlynton hasnt played a WPIAL football playoff game since. After injuries derailed last season, West Allegheny brings back experienced roster He has Boston College among his first Division I offers. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. The Commodores struggled from start to finish on their way to an 0-9 season. 2021 statistics: Passed for 1,306 yards and 20 touchdowns; rushed for 651 yards and 11 TDs Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team Tyree Alualu, North Allegheny Aidan Besselman, Upper St.. The Tigers (11-2) held opponents to 13 points per game. The Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the way to the WPIAL semifinals.
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