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December 2023

 

North Allegheny shuts down Harrisburg offense, punches their ticket to the Chap!

December 2, 2023  |  

“They’re just relentless on every down. The motor never quit. Our edge guys were flying all around. To hold all that talent to 12 points, that’s a great job by our defense” said North Allegheny head coach Art Walker. The Tigers brought pressure all afternoon forcing Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee jr. into situations that weren’t […]

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(Video Recap)Peter’s Township Outlasts Cocalico in down to the wire 5A semi final

December 2, 2023  |  

It was a game of missed opportunities by both squads, but in the end it was Peter’s Township that had an EPIC Goaline stand that would stand to be the difference in the 5A semi-final game and sending them to there first PIAA final in school history.

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Westinghouse defeats Beaver Falls, heading to second straight state championship

December 2, 2023  |  

The Westinghouse Bulldogs defeated the Beaver Falls Tigers on Friday night with a final score of 28-8.  The Bulldogs were led by their defense only allowing eight points and the five fourth down stops, two of which were inside the 20-yard line.  The game opened up with an almost six-minute drive by Beaver Falls, but […]

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Matt Sieg Leads Fort Cherry To State Championship Berth, 33-23 over Redbank Valley

December 2, 2023  |  

On a cool, damp night the trended towards fog late in the evening, the Fort Cherry Rangers overcame a 16-13 deficit heading into the fourth quarter to win, 33-23 over the Redbank Valley Bulldogs. Opening the game, Redbank Valley scored quickly on a 34 yard pass caught by Aashton Kahle. Though the PAT was not […]

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Belle Vernon advances to second straight PIAA State Championship with win over Hickory

December 2, 2023  |  

Belle Vernon relied on their dominant run game to earn a trip back to the PIAA 3A State Championship game. They defeated Hickory 42-16 to earn a trip back to the chap. “It feels great, again I hate to say it, I said it last week, it’s just a relief, there is just so much […]

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Peters Twp. survives TWO late goal line stands, earns a Trip to the Chap to play for a state title.

December 2, 2023  |  

“Not one but TWO goal line stands, wow!” said Peters Township head coach TJ Plack after his team won a hard fought battle with Cocalico, getting the 14-9 win at Mansion Park in Altoona. They advance to play Imhotep for the PIAA Class 5A State Title. “Those guys do a great job. We’ve seen bits […]

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Aliquippa Races Past Selinsgrove to State Final

December 2, 2023  |  

Ebensburg – The Aliquippa Quips are heading to the state championship for the third straight season. The Quips winning WPIAL and state titles are nothing new, but head coach Mike Warfield reminded his team of the 41-18 loss they suffered to Bishop McDevitt in the state final last season. “It feels okay,” said Warfield. “Like […]

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PIAA Class 6A Semi-Final Preview: A Look at North Allegheny

November 30, 2023  |  

North Allegheny v Harrisburg, Friday December 1, 7pm @ Altoona How they got here (click to see 6A bracket): 2023 Schedule North Allegheny being the WPIAL 6A Champions on the season and giving a dominating game in their first state playoff game against McDowell, this team offensively and defensively is going to make ripples in […]

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PIAA 2A State Title Semifinal Preview: A look at Beaver Falls

November 30, 2023  |  

Beaver Falls vs Westinghouse, December 1st, 7:00 PM at West Allegheny   How did they get here? Click. HERE to see the 2A Bracket! 2023 Schedule   Season Recap: For the second time in four years, the Beaver Falls Tigers took home the WPIAL 2A crown by beating the Steel Valley Ironmen 14-12. After a […]

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PIAA Class 3A Semi-Final: A look at Belle Vernon

November 30, 2023  |  

How they got here (click to see 3A bracket): 2023 Schedule   Belle Vernon vs Hickory, December 1, 7:00 PM @ North Allegheny   Season Recap: Belle Vernon experienced a remarkable season this year, facing just one loss to Thomas Jefferson. They solidified their season with a commanding victory in the WPIAL Championship against Avonworth, […]

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PIAA Class 5A Semi-Final Preview: Peters Township

November 30, 2023  |  

Peters Township vs Cocalico Friday, December 1st 7:00pm Mansion Park (Altoona) How did they get here? 5A Bracket HERE! 2023 SCHEDULE RECAP: The Peters Township Indians are coming off of a 19 point win over the Cathedral Prep Ramblers in the PIAA state quarterfinals. Going undefeated in the regular season, Peters Township then easily defeated Franklin […]

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PIAA Class 1A Semi-Final Preview: Fort Cherry

November 30, 2023  |  

Fort Cherry vs Redbank Valley, Friday December 1st at 7:00 PM Farrell High School How did they get here? 1A Bracket HERE   2023 Schedule   Season Recap    After defeating the South Side Rams in 1A WPIAL Championship, the Fort Cherry Rangers are set to play the Redbank Valley Bulldogs in the state semifinals. […]

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PIAA Class 4A Semi Final Preview: Aliquippa

November 30, 2023  |  

Aliquippa v. Selinsgrove, Friday December 1st, 7PM @ Central Cambria High School How they got here: 4A Bracket HERE The Quips escaped the WPIAL with another Class 4A championship over the McKeesport Tigers. Aliquippa most of the season has been a second-half team but late season and in the playoffs, they have been a first-half […]

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PIAA Class 6A Semi-Final Preview: A Special Look at North Allegheny

November 29, 2023  |  

North Allegheny v Harrisburg, Friday December 1, 7pm @ Altoona How they got here (click to see 6A bracket): 2023 Schedule North Allegheny being the WPIAL 6A Champions on the season and giving a dominating game in their first state playoff game against McDowell, this team offensively and defensively is going to make ripples in […]

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Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (State Quarterfinals)

November 27, 2023  |  

Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth.  Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals!   Friday, November 24 1A #2 Fort Cherry (13-0) vs. #4 South Side Beaver (13-0) 2A […]

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WPIAL Finals Gallery

November 25, 2023  |  

For more, and larger, photos from these games, click HERE.   For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/

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Peters Township Advances to PIAA Semifinals

November 25, 2023  |  

On a cold Friday night in Erie, the Peters Township Indians defeated the Cathedral Prep Ramblers 33-14. Peters Township got off to an early lead, scoring a touchdown less than a minute and a half into the game when quarterback Nolan DiLucia connected with Ethan Wertman. The Indians then scored again, going up a quick […]

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Aliquippa outlasts McKeesport, wins third straight 4A WPIAL title

November 25, 2023  |  

Aliquippa would start the game with the ball and punt away as their first drive only lasted one minute and fifty-eight seconds. McKeesport’s first drive lasted six minutes and fifty-three, but ended in a missed field goal.  The Quips on their second drive was another short one as they only ran four plays before punting […]

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North Allegheny Roll Past McDowell, Winning 41-7

November 24, 2023  |  

On the opening play of the game, North Allgheny’s Khiryn Boyd put North Allegheny in excellent field position thanks to his 73-yard kickoff return that put North Allegheny at the McDowell 15-yard line. North Allegheny put up 6 on the scoreboard two plays later when quarterback Logan Kushner ran it in and gave North Allegheny […]

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Belle Vernon Goes Back to Back with a Dominant 26-0 win over Avonworth

November 24, 2023  |  

Belle Vernon will dominate all day and it will start fast as they will score on their opening drive with a 2-yard touchdown run by Braden Laux. The next score will come later in the half from Belle Vernon with a field goal making it 13-0 near the end of the half. The third quarter […]

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Beaver Falls wins thriller over Steel Valley

November 24, 2023  |  

For three quarters it was a defensive struggle between Steel Valley and Beaver Falls but in the fourth quarter it Beaver Falls that came away with a Clutch 14-12 win over Steel Valley. “It is hard to put it into words, they’ve been doing it all year, this team like I’ve been saying to you […]

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