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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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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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Big Fourth Quarter lifts Fort Cherry to victory

November 18, 2023

Just like the first game it was a good game between Fort Cherry and Bishop Canevin. But in the fourth quarter Fort Cherry showed dominance in their 33-21 win over Bishop Canevin. “Making plays in big moments like that, there has been some times in games where we’ve stepped up big and had big quarters, […]

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Montour gets statement win over Thomas Jefferson

November 11, 2023

It was expected to be a good game between Montour and Thomas Jefferson but instead Montour’s offense showed out in their 51-21 win. “Our coaches put in a great game plan on both sides of the ball, that’s all I care about, the kids believe, Am I shocked about the score? Yeah we were hitting […]

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Western Beaver pulls away from Serra Catholic late

November 4, 2023

For three quarters it was a great game, but in the fourth quarter Western Beaver showed their dominance in their 38-21 win over Serra Catholic. “I think it was an advantage they got a little bit behind we knew they were throwing the football, we could widen our gaps a little bit get up field […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Final Regular Season Rankings

November 2, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (9-1) @AvonworthFB2- North Allegheny (9-1) 3- Canon Mac (6-4) 4- Mt. Lebanon (5-5) 5- Seneca Valley (3-7) 5A: 1- Peters Township (10-o) 2- Penn Hills (8-2) 3- Pine Richland (7-3) 4- Upper St. Clair (8-2) 5- Moon (5-5) 6- Woodland Hills (6-4) 7- Gateway (5-5) 8- Franklin Regional (6-4) 4A: 1- […]

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McKeesport gets convincing win over Thomas Jefferson

October 28, 2023

It was expected to be a good game Friday night but McKeesport used their run game to come away with a convincing 28-7 win over Thomas Jefferson. “We did a great job, we were able to control the ball, put points on the board after they scored that was big” said Coach Miller. Thomas Jefferson […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Nine Rankings

October 25, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (8-1)- @ (6) Gateway 7pm 2- North Allegheny (8-1)- @ (5) Seneca Valley 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (5-4)- @ (4) Canon Mac 7pm 4- Canon Mac (5-4)- (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (3-6)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (9-0)- Bethel Park 7pm 2- Penn Hills (7-2)- […]

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Upper St. Clair beats Moon in Double Overtime Thriller

October 21, 2023

It was expected to be a good game between Upper St. Clair and Moon and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Upper St. Clair came away with a 43-42 double overtime win. “Upper St. Clair kids just don’t quit, it is kind of a hallmark of our program, they have something within them they  just won’t stop” […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Eight Rankings

October 19, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (7-1)- (5) Seneca Valley 7pm 2- North Allegheny (7-1)- @ Penn Trafford 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-4)- @ Baldwin 7pm 4- Canon Mac (5-3)- @ (1) Peters Township 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (3-5)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (8-0)- (4) Canon Mac 7pm 2- Penn Hills (6-2)- […]

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McKeesport defeats Gateway in high scoring thriller

October 14, 2023

It was a high scoring game between Gateway and McKeesport and McKeesport ran all over Gateway in their 38-28 win. “We knew we had a real strong offensive line we really leaned on them we had a couple guys get injured during the game but they were the constant” said Coach Miller. Gateway started the […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Seven Rankings

October 11, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (6-1)- (2) Penn Hills 7pm 2- North Allegheny (6-1)- Norwin 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-3)- (1) Peters Township 7pm 4- Canon Mac (5-2)- (7) Upper St. Clair 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (2-5)- @ North Hills 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (7-0)- @ (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Penn Hills (6-1)- @ […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Six Rankings

October 4, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (6-0)- @ (7) Pine Richland 7pm 2- North Allegheny (5-1)- @ (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-2)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 4- Canon Mac (4-2)- Baldwin 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (1-5)- Hempfield 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (6-0)- Moon 7pm 2- Penn Hills (5-1)- Fox Chapel 7pm 3- Upper […]

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North Allegheny cruises to easy win over Pine Richland

September 30, 2023

From start to finish it was total domination in North Allegheny’s 45-10 win over Pine Richland. “It was an impressive night we did a lot of different things on the ground and through the air, things really came together tonight” said Coach Walker. North Allegheny got the ball to start the game and on the […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Five Rankings

September 27, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (5-0)- (4) Canon Mac 7pm 2- North Allegheny (4-1)- (3) Pine Richland 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (4-1)- @ (4) Upper St. Clair 7pm 4- Canon Mac (4-1)- @ (1) Central Catholic 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (0-5)- Butler 7pm   5A: 1- Peters Township (5-0)- @ Baldwin 7pm 2- Penn Hills (4-1)- […]

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Instant Classic: Thomas Jefferson wins thriller over Belle Vernon

September 23, 2023

Every year Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon play it is always a huge matchup and it always seems to live up the hype and this year was no exception with a thrilling 24-19 comeback win for Thomas Jefferson. “It’s great to be able to compete like that” said Coach Cherpak. Belle Vernon got the ball […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Four Rankings

September 21, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (4-0)- @ (2) North Allegheny 7:30pm 2- North Allegheny (4-0)- (1) Central Catholic 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (3-1)- @ (5) Seneca Valley 7pm 4- Canon Mac (3-1)- (7) South Fayette 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (0-4)- (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 5A: 1- Peters Township (4-0)- (2) Upper St. Clair 7pm 2- Upper […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Three Rankings

September 13, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (3-0)- @ (3) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- North Allegheny (3-0)- @ Baldwin 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (3-0)- (1) Central Catholic 7pm 4- Canon Mac (2-1)- @ (6) Bethel Park 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (0-3)- (3) Pine Richland 7pm 5A: 1- Penn Hills (3-0)- Moon 7pm 2- Peters Township (3-0)- @ (7) […]

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Penn Hills wins thriller over Pine Richland

September 9, 2023

It was certainly a thrilling game Friday night and it came down to the final millisecond when a pass was intercepted in the end zone and Penn Hills survived for a 26-20 win over Pine Richland. “It was a confidence booster” said Coach Morris Jr. Pine Richland got the ball first and thanks to a […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Two Rankings

September 6, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (2-0)- (4) Bethel Park 7pm 2- North Allegheny (2-0)- @ McDowell 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (2-0)- Moon 7pm 4- Canon Mac (1-1)- (5) Seneca Valley 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (0-2)- @ (4) Canon Mac 7pm 5A: 1- Pine Richland (1-1)- (2) Penn Hills 7pm 2- Penn Hills (2-0)- @ (1) Pine […]

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Woodland Hills gets big win over Gateway

September 2, 2023

Woodland Hills bounced back in a big way on Friday night in their 27-0 shutout win against rival Gateway. The win was also the first win for new Woodland Hills Head Coach Brian Tarrant. Gateway got the ball to start the game and got into Woodland Hills territory but ultimately ended up turning the ball […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week One Rankings

August 29, 2023

6A: 1- Central Catholic (1-0)- @ St. Ignatius (OH) 7pm 2- North Allegheny (1-0)- (4) Canon Mac 7:30pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (1-0)- @ (3) Bethel Park 7pm 4- Canon Mac (1-0)- @ (2) North Allegheny 7:30pm 5- Seneca Valley (0-1)- @ (4) Peters Township 7pm 5A: 1- Pine Richland (0-1)- Kiski 7pm 2- Penn Hills […]

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Thomas Jefferson cruises to easy win

August 26, 2023

  Thomas Jefferson relied on the Quarterback duo of Brody Evans and Luke Kosko to dominate Franklin Regional 42-7. “Overall they both played well, they both managed what we want to do well, they’re both very similar” said Coach Cherpak. Brody Evans started on the first drive and moved right down the field with ease. […]

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Westinghouse defeats Steel Valley in convincing fashion

December 3, 2022

For the first time in 25 years the Pittsburgh City League will be represented in the PIAA State Championship. Westinghouse relied on was able to get there with a 26-7 win over unbeaten WPIAL champion Steel Valley. “It’s all about the city league, nobody outside of our locker room thought that we would be here […]

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Aliquippa rolls to easy win over Central Valley (Gallery)

November 26, 2022

The last time Aliquippa and Central Valley played it was a thrilling game. Tonight though was a completely different story with Aliquippa prevailing with a dominant 34-7 win over Central Valley. Central Valley got the ball to start the game but went three and out. Aliquippa started their first drive on their own 14 yard […]

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