Slippery Rock and Kutztown to Meet in Defensive-Heavy Playoff Rematch
November 27, 2024
KUTZTOWN, PA – no. 11 Slippery Rock will travel to no. 3 Kutztown in a much anticipated rematch from last year’s playoff game. Slippery Rock enters Saturday’s contest coming off a 14-7 win over New Haven in the first round of the playoffs. The Rock ended the regular season 9-1, with their lone loss coming […]
Slippery Rock Takes Senior Day Win Over Seton Hill
November 10, 2024
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – Slippery Rock reigned victorious over the Seton Hill Griffins Saturday afternoon, 38-20. Despite Seton Hill receiving the football to start the game, it would be Slippery Rock getting out to an early lead. Just under five minutes into the game, a 7 play, 73-yard drive would be capped off by a […]
Second Half Comeback Secures Ellwood City’s First Playoff win in 13 years
November 9, 2024
Ellwood City, PA – Ellwood City’s Cinderella story isn’t over quiet yet. Ellwood City, who finished the season 9-0, went undefeated in the regular season for the first time since 1944. This comes just 2 years since the Wolverines went 0-25 over the course of 3 seasons. However, Friday night’s contest would be their toughest […]
California Upsets Laurel Behind Strong Running Game From Lee Qualk
November 2, 2024
NEW CASTLE, PA – For most players, 163 rushing yards and 3 total touchdowns would be considered a career game. For Lee Qualk, that’s considered an off-day. California’s game plan heading into Friday’s contest was no secret, run the ball. During the regular season, senior running back Lee Qualk led the entire WPIAL with 200 […]
Grove City Wins 40th Mercer County Cup Against Thiel, 59-7
October 27, 2024
GROVE CITY, PA – Grove City claimed the 40th Mercer County Cup in a contest that was never close Saturday afternoon. Following a 27-19 upset loss at Washington & Jefferson last week, the Grove City Wolverines looked to respond in a big way against a struggling Tomcats squad. Despite Thiel receiving the ball to start […]
Mars Clinches Playoff Berth Following Dominant 35-0 Win Over Hampton
October 19, 2024
HAMPTON, PA – It was a dominating performance for the Fightin’ Planets defense Friday night. Despite a quiet first quarter, that wouldn’t be a sign for things to come for the Mars offense. Following a muffed punt recovered by the Planets, Eric Kasperowicz Jr powered 12-yards into the end zone for the first score of […]
Slippery Rock’s Offense Flawless in 35-17 Win Over Gannon
October 13, 2024
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – It was a flawless homecoming afternoon for Brayden Long and the Slippery Rock offense. Slippery Rock, who has been shaky over the previous two weeks, found the end zone on 5 of their 6 full possesions. Slippery Rock’s offense would be faced with a tall task right out of the gate, […]
Laurel Defeates Shenango 28-14 on Special Night
October 12, 2024
NEW CASTLE, PA – It was a special night at Laurel High School. Prior to the game, Laurel head coach Brian Cooper celebrated his 100th career head coaching win. Laurel football boosters presented Cooper with a signed team photo from last weeks win signed by players and coaches. His son then presented him the game […]
Slippery Rock Lands First Commitment of 2025 Class in WR Tyler Heckathorn
October 8, 2024
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – Slippery Rock landed their first verbal commitment of the 2025 class Monday evening. Tyler Heckathorn, a wide receiver for Blackhawk High School, announced in a tweet that he would be continuing his football career at Slippery Rock University. After a great talk with @lutzsru and @coach_marella i will be committing to […]
Slippery Rock Wins All-Time Classic Over IUP, 33-32
October 6, 2024
INDIANA, PA – #9 Slippery Rock won a thrilling game against #21 Indiana (PA) Saturday afternoon. In a deja-vu moment from last week, Slippery Rock got out to a huge lead before crumbling on both sides of the ball. The Rock got on the board on their first offensive possession of the game. Chris D’Or […]
Peters Township Victorious Over Moon Area, 23-14
October 5, 2024
MOON, PA – The Peters Township Indians were victorious over the Moon Area Tigers Friday evening, 23-14. A defensive showdown ensued during the first quarter, with both teams exchanging multiple three-and-outs and punts. This would be until later in the quarter, when a shanked punt from Moon would set Peters up deep inside Tigers territory. […]
Slippery Rock Survives Scare From Edinboro, 28-23
September 29, 2024
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA – It was a tale of two halves Saturday evening at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. Slippery Rock would get on the board early, following a 4-play, 65-yard drive capped off by a 24-yard rushing touchdown from Chris D’Or. After a three-and-out, quarterback Brayden Long snuck into the end zone, extending the Rock’s early lead […]
Neshannock cruises past Shenango, 43-14
September 28, 2024
NESHANNOCK TWP, PA – There was no stopping the Lancers offense Friday night. Following a three-and-out on the first possession of the game, Shenango would try to catch the Lancers sleeping early with a fake punt. However, an overthrow set up Neshannock on the 38-yard line of the Wildcats. On the very next play, the […]
4A Greater Allegheny Conference Mid-Season Review
September 26, 2024
Prior to the season, I wrote a conference preview for the 4A Greater Allegheny conference. You can find that article here. Now that we’re halfway through the regular season, lets see how the teams have panned out thus far, and how my predictions compare. Let’s start out with some overall recaps of the conference itself. […]
Slippery Rock Improves to 3-0 Heading Into PSAC West Play
September 22, 2024
SHIPPENSBURG, PA – Slippery Rock improved to 3-0 Saturday afternoon following their 33-7 win over Shippensburg. The Rock entered Saturday’s contest following tough wins over New Haven (22-7) and Shepherd (20-10). Both teams had made the playoffs last season, and received votes in the Top 25 poll prior to their games. Shippensburg would look to […]
Duquesne Shuts Out West Virginia Wesleyan, 35-0
September 21, 2024
PITTSBURGH, PA – The rain delay wasn’t enough to cool down the Dukes on Saturday afternoon. Duquesne was coming off an upset win over previously ranked no. 20 Youngstown State on the road last week. This marked the second time Duquesne has won over a ranked FCS opponent in program history. Prior to that, the […]
North Allegheny Overcomes Early Scare From Norwin, 36-14
September 21, 2024
WEXFORD, PA – North Allegheny defeated Norwin 36-14 Friday night, but it wasn’t as easy as the final score may imply. Both teams would get off to a slow start with three and outs resulting in punts. On the Tigers second possession, quarterback Brady Brinkley would take the keeper 63-yards to the house. A successful […]
Grove City Looking Ahead to Saint Vincent Following Off Week
September 19, 2024
GROVE CITY, PA – Following an off week after their 41-0 victory over Geneva, the Grove City Wolverines will look ahead to Saint Vincent. Grove City is 1-0 for the seventh consecutive year, dating back to 2018 when the Wolverines defeated Juniata in their season opener, 38-23. Since then, Grove City has produced seven consecutive […]
Brock Cornell Flips Commitment to Penn
September 18, 2024
IMPERIAL, PA – On Wednesday, Brock Cornell announced his commitment to the University of Pennsylvania. Cornell, a West Allegheny product, previously committed to Bucknell in July. 100% Committed @CoachPriore @PennFB @CoachDupont @CoachMetzler @CoachCless pic.twitter.com/P71YfnMlhl — Brock Cornell (@BrockCornell7) September 18, 2024 In 2023, Cornell was named first team all-conference following his impressive junior season. In […]
Pine-Richland Native Making Big Impact For Duquesne
September 17, 2024
PITTSBURGH, PA – The name ‘Miller’ isn’t new to Pittsburgh football. Jared Miller was a four year starter for the Pitt football program from 1993-1996. While at Pitt, Miller started at guard as a freshman, where he blocked for future hall-of-fame running back Curtis Martin. Miller later transitioned over to defensive end, where he would […]
Gateway Product Cements Backyard Brawl Win
September 16, 2024
PITTSBURGH, PA – It’s not how you start, but how you finish. That was the story of the Backyard Brawl, but for one Pitt player, it has another meaning. Derrick Davis Jr is no stranger to Pittsburgh. Davis graduated from Gateway High School in 2021, 16-miles east of Acrisure Stadium. During his time as a […]
Slippery Rock improves to 2-0 amidst tough schedule
September 15, 2024
SHEPHERSTOWN, WV – Slippery Rock improved to 2-0 Saturday afternoon, defeating Shepherd 20-10. Slippery Rock opened up their 2024 campaign against the New Haven Chargers. The Chargers were coming off an 8-3 season, where they won the NE10 Championship and made their third straight playoff appearance. New Haven, led by head coach Chris Pincince, were […]
Robert Morris notches first win of season over Mercyhurst, 55-28
September 14, 2024
MOON TWP, PA – The Robert Morris Colonials picked up their first win of the season Saturday, defeating Mercyhurst 55-28. Both the Colonials and Lakers entered the matchup looking to bounce back following nail-biting losses. Robert Morris fell last week to Edinboro 23-21, with Mercyhurst coming up short against Howard 32-31. Robert Morris quarterback Anthony […]
Neshannock’s defense silences Rochester, 21-0
September 14, 2024
NESHANNOCK, PA – They say defense wins games, and Neshannock proved that Friday night. Rochester, plagued by injuries and a thin roster, has struggled mightily this season. Through their three games, the Rams offense has put up just 6 total points, compared to 132 from Neshannock. Following a nail-biting loss to Ellwood City in the […]
Bethel Park rolls by Seneca Valley, 50-14
August 24, 2024
HARMONY, PA – It was a rough night to be a Raiders fan at Nextier Stadium. Following a disappointing 3-7 season, Ron Butschle’s squad looked to start their 2024 campaign with a win over the Blackhawks. Instead, Bethel Park dominated Seneca Valley on both sides of the ball, resulting in a crushing 50-14 triumph over […]
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