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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. […]

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Beaver gets Statement win over Deer Lakes

October 5, 2024  |  

In what was supposed to be a good game Beaver rolled over unbeaten Deer Lakes in a 42-0 rout. “It is getting to that time of year, we’ve gone through some adversity, we have guys down, but it doesn’t mean we stop doing what we need to do, those kids have to understand that success […]

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Penn-Trafford takes back the bell with a 32-13 win over Gateway

October 5, 2024  |  

In the section-rivalry match-up between the Penn-Trafford Warriors and the Gateway Gators that took place on Oct. 4th the Warriors were able to take back the bell that they lost last year. The bell is a shared history between the decades long rivals where the winner gets to keep the bell at their school until […]

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The Upper Saint Clair Panthers Stay Undefeated with 17-7 Victory Over South Fayette

October 5, 2024  |  

If you enjoy fast-paced defensive games, this one is for you. The score remained tied at 0 until just 28 seconds before halftime when the Upper Saint Clair Panthers finally broke through with a touchdown. They added to their lead in the third quarter, making it 14-0 by the end of the period. The South […]

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California gets big lead early, defeats Carmichaels 44-8

October 5, 2024  |  

In the first quarter, California started the game with the ball, and it took them a minute and twenty-eight seconds to reach the endzone, thanks to a 23-yard touchdown run by running back Malachi Peak. The two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, but it didn’t take long for California to score another touchdown thanks to a […]

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Sieg and Cornali boost Fort Cherry to 35-6 win

October 5, 2024  |  

On Oct. 4, the Fort Cherry Rangers defeated the Cornell Raiders by a score of 35-6. Junior quarterback Matt Sieg ran for a touchdown and threw for three touchdowns, all to senior wideout Shane Cornali. Sieg’s rushing touchdown from one yard out opened up the scoring, just two minutes and 45 seconds into the game, […]

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Bethel Park defeats Baldwin on senior recognition night 56-6

October 5, 2024  |  

On a Friday night that was recognized for seniors at Baldwin High School, the undefeated Bethel Park Blackhawks played spoiler, continuing their dominant season winning 56-6.  Bethel Park received the opening kickoff and set the tone early as QB Tanner Pfeuffer found WR Jack Bruckner for the early seven nothing lead. Even though Baldwin had […]

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Pine-Richland Shakes Off Penn Hills Scare, Clinches WPIAL Playoff Spot

October 5, 2024  |  

A game of momentum led to an exciting offensive battle, but in the end the home team Pine-Richland was able to maintain their unbeaten streak on the year, defeating conference foe Penn Hills 31-21.   The relationship between these two football teams was, and still is, an interesting one. For starters, Pine-Richland’s starting quarterback Aaron […]

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Connellsville Shuts Down North Star In Non-District Defensive Battle

October 4, 2024  |  

Tonight was all about defense between 2A North Star and 5A Connellsville as the defenses fought, ending in a 17-7 Connellsville victory. Three touchdowns were scored in the contest, all coming in the second quarter.  The Cougars got on the board first with a four yard touchdown run from Ethan Smith. Connellsvilles Linkon Keller responded […]

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District 7: Mid Season Report

October 4, 2024  |  

The 2024 WPIAL season has been one to remember. It has been full of surprises with game results, teams shooting up the standings and a few teams undefeated for the first time in a long time if not ever.  6A:  The top two in the class of 6A remain North Allegheny & Pittsburgh Central Catholic.The […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Six Rankings

October 2, 2024  |  

6A: 1- Central Catholic (4-2)- @ Shaler 7pm 2- North Allegheny (6-0)- @ (4) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 3- Canon Mac (2-4)- @ (5) Seneca Valley 7pm 4- Mt. Lebanon (1-6)- (2) North Allegheny 7pm 5- Seneca Valley (1-4)- (3) Canon Mac 7pm 6- Hempfield (2-4)- (7) Norwin 7pm 7- Norwin (2-4)- @ (6) Hempfield 7pm […]

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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 […]

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Pine-Richland Demolishes Fox Chapel in 71-0 Beatdown

September 28, 2024  |  

Image featured was taken by @rgt_pics on Instagram. Ever wanted to see a shutout? A football that blew the doors off everything and everyone in a 5 mile radius? A game that you can look at and say, “I’ll certainly never see something like that again?” Well, that’s what was given to us on September […]

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Thomas Jefferson cruises to easy win over Belle Vernon

September 28, 2024  |  

In the past couple of years the rivalry between Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon had some dramatic finishes but tonight was a completely different story as Thomas Jefferson dominated in their 42-14 win over Belle Vernon. Early on both teams struggled on offense. Belle Vernon went three and twice and Thomas Jefferson did once. On […]

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Big Second Half by Ellwood City Overwhelms New Brighton

September 28, 2024  |  

On a rainy night at Ellwood City’s Helling Stadium, the home team only led New Brighton 7-0 at halftime.  In fact, New Brighton probably had a slight edge in controlling the play despite turning the ball over three times.  But Ellwood City’s Wolverines were ferocious in the second half, scoring 26 more points to pull […]

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Pittsburgh Central Catholic defeats North Allegheny in lopsided second half

September 28, 2024  |  

On Friday night Pittsburgh Central Catholic defeated North Allegheny 27-14.  The game began with North Allegheny forcing Central Catholic to punt and then scoring themselves two plays later. Liam Flaherty ran the ball in a few yards out and were up 7-0 less than two minutes in.  Central Catholic worked fast on their next possession […]

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Upper Saint Clair Remains Undefeated in a Win Against Peters Township

September 28, 2024  |  

      Upper Saint Clair started with possession of the ball in the first quarter, but they punted it a few minutes later. Peters Township had a similar drive, where they did not score on their opening possession. Again, Upper Saint Clair regained possession but would not score any points until the second quarter. […]

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Penn-Trafford takes Homecoming Win 34-10 over Plum

September 28, 2024  |  

At Warrior Stadium on Friday, Sep. 27th the Penn-Trafford Warriors beat the Plum Mustangs 34-10 for P-T’s homecoming night to advance to a 4-2 record.    The game started off slow for the Warrior’s as Plum recovered their own kick on the very first play on the 37-yard-line. The Mustangs then used a string of short […]

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WPIAL Elite Eight: Week Five Rankings

September 26, 2024  |  

6A: 1- North Allegheny (5-0)- @ (2) Central Catholic 7pm 2- Central Catholic (3-2)- (1) North Allegheny 7pm 3- Seneca Valley (1-3)- @ (7) Mt. Lebanon 7pm 4- Norwin (2-3)- North Hills 7pm 5- Canon Mac (2-3)- (6) Hempfield 7pm 6- Hempfield (1-4)- @ (5) Canon Mac 7pm 7- Mt. Lebanon (0-5)- (3) Seneca Valley […]

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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. […]

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PFN Luxy’s Week 5 Highlight Reels

September 22, 2024  |  

Subscribe to Luxy’s YouTube Channel Here Cathedral Prep v Canisius Knoch vs. New Castle Farrell vs. Sharon

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Pitt throttlesYoungstown State with 73-17 Victory, Extends Winning Streak to 4-0

September 22, 2024  |  

The Pitt Panthers steamrolled the Youngstown State Penguins in a dominant performance. The Panthers’ offense struck hard and fast, executing almost flawlessly throughout the game. Pitt opened the first quarter by scoring 21 straight points. The Penguins scored 10 points in the second quarter, but Pitt responded by adding another 21 points to their total. […]

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Penn-Trafford vs Kiski Area on 9/20/2024 – Photo Gallery

September 22, 2024  |  

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Gateway 22 Plum 15 on 9/6/2024 Photo Gallery

September 22, 2024  |  

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Norwin 33 Kiski Area 21 on 8/30/2024 Photo Gallery

September 22, 2024  |  

Updated album. Link below for more photos.   Click Here For More Photos    

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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 […]

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Penn-Trafford increases to 3-2 record after 33-7 win over Kiski

September 21, 2024  |  

The Penn-Trafford Warriors beat the Kiski Cavaliers 33-7 on Friday, Sep. 20 at Dilt field.   The game started off with little scoring as both teams made attempts to move the ball down the field with small runs. But incomplete passes and flags did not allow any points to be put on the board until […]

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Gut Check: New Castle Stuns Knoch With Three Late Scores

September 21, 2024  |  

New Castle – The Red Hurricanes scored three touchdowns in the final 3:28 to pull out a dramatic 42-32 victory over Knoch Friday night at Taggart Stadium. Who says wins have to be pretty? After all, a win is a win. That’s what matters at the end of the day. Recent history has not been […]

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Fort Cherry erupts in second half, defeats Monessen 35-14; Picture Gallery included

September 21, 2024  |  

In the first quarter, both teams traded processions until the midway point of the first quarter when Monessen senior cornerback Timothy Kershaw intercepted Fort Cherry quarterback Matt Sieg and put Monessen in decent field position at midfield. However, the Fort Cherry defense stood tall and got the ball back late in the first quarter. Fort […]

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South Fayette Lions Roar On with 27-14 Victory Over Belle Vernon Leopards

September 21, 2024  |  

The Leopards received the ball in the first quarter, but there was a botched handoff exchange on their first offensive snap. This fumble set the Leopards back significantly and forced them to punt on their opening drive. The Lions then marched down the field and scored on their opening drive with a perfect pass from […]

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