September 2023
North Allegheny cruises to easy win over Pine Richland
September 30, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Five Rankings
September 27, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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)- […]
Instant Classic: Thomas Jefferson wins thriller over Belle Vernon
September 23, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Four Rankings
September 21, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Three Rankings
September 13, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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) […]
Penn Hills wins thriller over Pine Richland
September 9, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Two Rankings
September 6, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Woodland Hills gets big win over Gateway
September 2, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
WPIAL Elite Eight: Week One Rankings
August 29, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Thomas Jefferson cruises to easy win
August 26, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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. […]
Westinghouse defeats Steel Valley in convincing fashion
December 3, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Aliquippa rolls to easy win over Central Valley (Gallery)
November 26, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Steel Valley defeats Beaver Falls to win WPIAL 2A Championship
November 25, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
It was big plays and defense that won the game for Steel Valley in their 34-14 win over Beaver Falls. “Some people throw long passes, some people have long runs that’s how we’ve been winning, they come through that line and they’re gone” said Coach Braszo. The first quarter was certainly a wild one. Steel […]
Belle Vernon rolls over Freeport
November 19, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
For the second straight season Belle Vernon will play for a WPIAL Championship. Belle Vernon advanced convincingly by dominating in their 42-0 win over Freeport. Belle Vernon leaned on their run game to win over Freeport. “We wanted to be multiple on offense, we wanted to distribute the ball a little bit” said Coach Humbert. […]
McKeesport runs away from Armstrong
November 12, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a rainy night at Armstrong and the rest of the WPIAL. But the weather sure didn’t slow down McKeesport’s run offense in their 41-21 victory over Armstrong. “This is the craziest weather played game I think I’ve ever played in, it was very very wet” said Coach Miller. McKeesport got the ball to […]
Upper St. Clair wins thriller over Gateway
November 5, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a game that was expected to be a good one and it certainly lived up to the hype. Upper St. Clair came away with a 24-21 victory in the final minutes of the game. Upper St. Clair trailed most of the second half but found a way to win on […]
Belle Vernon gets statement win over Elizabeth Forward
October 29, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
The Interstate Conference title was on the line Friday night at Elizabeth Forward. It was expected to be a good game but Belle Vernon proved to be too much in their 48-14 win over Elizabeth Forward. Belle Vernon got the ball to start the game and on the first play of the drive Braden Laux […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 9 by @AJWPIAL
October 28, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (8-1)- (3) Seneca Valley 7:30pm 2- Central Catholic (5-4)- (5) Gateway 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (6-3)- @ (1) North Allegheny 7:30pm 4- Canon Mac (5-4)- @ (5) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 5- Mt. Lebanon (5-4)- (4) Canon Mac 7pm AAAAA: 1- Bethel Park (8-1)- (6) Peters Township 7pm 2- Pine Richland […]
Central Valley uses strong first half to beat West Allegheny
October 22, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
So far this season Central Valley has been dominant on offense and defense. Tonight was no different in their 55-7 blowout win over West Allegheny. “Our guys were pretty locked in” said Coach Lyons. West Allegheny got the ball to start the game but went three and out. Central Valley started their first drive of […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 8 by @AJWPIAL
October 21, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (7-1)- (8) Penn Trafford 7:30pm 2- Seneca Valley (6-2)- (4) Central Catholic 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (3-5)- Baldwin 7pm 4- Central Catholic (4-4)- @ (2) Seneca Valley 7pm 5- Canon Mac (4-4)- (6) Peters Township 7pm AAAAA: 1- Bethel Park (7-1)- @ South Fayette 7pm 2- Pine Richland (5-3)- Woodland Hills […]
Armstrong defeats Mars with strong first half
October 15, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
It was another big night for Armstrong’s offense in their 55-31 win over Mars. The offense was led by Cadin Olsen who threw for 346 yards and also surpassed 2,000 passing yards for the third consecutive season. “He’s comfortable in the pocket, we’re a pocket passing, down the field team, we’re not throwing bubble screens, […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 7 by @AJWPIAL
October 14, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (6-1)- @ Norwin 7pm 2- Seneca Valley (5-2)- North Hills 7pm 3- Mt. Lebanon (2-5)- @ (4) Peters Township 7pm 4- Central Catholic (3-4)- @ Penn Hills 7pm 5- Canon Mac (3-4)- @ (3) Upper St. Clair 7pm AAAAA: 1- Bethel Park (6-1)- Moon 7pm 2- Gateway (6-1)- @ (2) […]
Gateway gets statement win over Hempfield
October 1, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into this game Gateway had struggled to score on offense. That was not the case on Friday night in Gateway’s 60-7 trouncing over previously unbeaten Hempfield. Gateway had eight possessions in the first half and all eight ended with a touchdown. “We got in a pretty good rhythm obviously and I think the mindset […]
WPIAL Zone Presents: AJ’s Elite Eight Week 5 by @AJWPIAL
September 30, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
AAAAAA: 1- North Allegheny (5-0)- @ Pine Richland 7pm 2- Canon Mac (2-3)- (5) Central Catholic 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (3-2)- @ Butler 7pm 4- Mt. Lebanon (2-3)- (1) Upper St. Clair 7pm 5- Central Catholic (2-3)- @ (2) Canon Mac 7pm AAAAA: 1- Upper St. Clair (5-0)- @ (4) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 2- Hempfield […]
Belle Vernon gets big win against Thomas Jefferson
September 24, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into this game Belle Vernon entered on a 2 game losing streak but on Friday night they got a big 21-7 victory over rival Thomas Jefferson. “We needed that win” said Coach Humbert. It was big plays that won Belle Vernon the game. Thomas Jefferson had plenty of opportunities and possessed the ball the […]
