District 7
November 2023
With great second half effort, McKeesport defeats Montour 28-14
November 18, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
Written by: Dean Shazer McKeesport defeats Montour and punches their ticket to the 4A WPIAL Championship On Friday night McKeesport defeated Montour 28-14. The game had a slow start with a few missed opportunities and a big Montour stop on the goal line that forced a fumble on Keith Spell of McKeesport. However, McKeesport and […]
Avonworth heads to second title game in a row after beating Elizabeth-Forward 21-10
November 18, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
The Avonworth Antelopes advance to the 3A championship at Acrisure Stadium facing off against the Belle Vernon Leopards for the second year in a row after defeating the Elizabeth-Forward Warriors 21-10 at Gateway High School. Facing some brutal weather in the late afternoon into the early evening with constant rain, this game was poised […]
Aliquippa Handles Mars with a 47-24 Victory
November 17, 2023 | Ethan Erhard
The number one-seeded Aliquippa Quips took care of business over Mars this Friday night with a 47-24 final score. The Mars Fightin Planets received the opening kickoff and capped it off with a 65-yard drive, and a one-yard rushing touchdown from running back Evan Wright. Mara gets on the bored first with a 1 yard […]
District 7: 1A-4A Semi Final Preview
November 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
After another round of playoff games, 1A through 4A will be holding their semifinal matchups this Friday. With that being said, here is your District 7 playoff preview. Class 1A: South Side (1) – After earning the top seed in the playoffs to their 12-0 overall record in 1A, the South Side Rams shutout the […]
Steelers to provide broadcast of WPIAL Championships at Acrisure Stadium
November 14, 2023 | Billy Splain
The Pittsburgh Steelers are proud to support the return of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) Championships games played at Acrisure Stadium to over-the-air television broadcast. The team announced today that it has partnered with 84 Lumber, Acrisure and Giant Eagle to air all four games played at Acrisure Stadium on Friday, November 24, […]
District 7: Class 6A Championship Preview
November 14, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
For the second straight year we will see the Central catholic Vikings face the North Allegheny Tigers in a WPIAL 6A Championship game. The Vikings have gone 10-1 overall this season and currently sit one game away from another WPIAL 6A Championship. However, the team that stands in the way is the team that defeated […]
District 7: Class 5A Championship Preview
November 13, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The storyline for Saturday’s 5A Championship matchup is something you write about happening. You have Peters Township that last season missed the playoffs and finished 6-4 overall and 3-2 in conference play. On the other side, you have the defending 5A WPIAL and PIAA champions Pine- Richland who started off the last season 1-3. And […]
Clairton 18 Union 6 – 1A WPIAL Quarter Final on 11/10/23
November 11, 2023 | William Spicher
After a slow first half Clairton pulls ahead in second half for win. Clairton Coach Wayne Wade after game Click Here For More Photos
Montour gets statement win over Thomas Jefferson
November 11, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Elizabeth Forward Warriors Throttle West Mifflin Titans
November 11, 2023 | Mark Grove
The second round of the 3A playoffs where 9-1 Elizbeth Forward played host to 7-4 West Mifflin.The Warriors are coming off their first round bye so they were well rested and prepared for this game while West Mifflin did not have the luxury of a first round bye.The Titans knocked off Mt.Pleasant last week by […]
Washington beats McGuffey to move on to the 2A semifinals.
November 11, 2023 | Kent Peterson
Washington came into the game after beating Ellwood City last week. Mcguffey came into the after beating Derry last week. Washington received the ball to start the game. After a 3 and out and a bad Washington punt Mcguffey got the ball but missed a field goal so they could not do anything with the […]
Peters defeats Moon, moves onto 5A Championship
November 11, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
Written By: Dean Shazer The Peters Township Indians defeated the Moon Tigers in the semifinal round of the WPIAL 5A playoffs on Friday night. In the first quarter neither team could find any spark. It was On Moon’s second drive where they had a possession with three, fourth down conversions. The result of the drive […]
Bishop Canevin rolls past California 38-8; Moves on to play Fort Cherry in Semi-Final
November 11, 2023 | Brandon Lucas
Written By: Brandon Lucas As the kickoff went underway both defenses from Bishop Canevin (3) and California Trojans (6) would be dominant not letting up any yards to start out the 1st quarter of the game But Bishop Canevin’s QB Kole Olszewski would throw a bullet pass to his WR Jason Cross with astellar catch […]
Mars survives a late comeback to Beat Central Valley 24-14
November 11, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
This game had a slow start, with only 10 total points scored in the first half. The initial scoring came from Junior kicker Mason Childress, who kicked a 37-yard field goal, giving Mars a 3-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw only one score, a great catch by Cole […]
Pine-Richland comes back, defeats Penn Hills 16-9
November 11, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
In a thriller of a game between the number 2 ranked Penn Hills and the number 3 ranked Pine-Richland, Pine-Richland comes out on top with a game winning drive led by freshman QB Aaron Strader leaving 2 seconds on the clock. Majority of this game was played as a defensive battle. Each of the teams […]
WPIAL District 7 Second Round of Playoff Previews
November 9, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
The regular season has ended, however the postseason is just getting started. After the first round of playoffs, many teams made a statement and are calling for the championship. Here is your 2023 District 7 Semi-Finals Week Playoff Preview. Class 1A: South Side (1) – The Rams were one of two teams to not […]
Greensburg C.C. 41 West Greene 22 – First Round 1A WPIAL Playoffs at Plum H.S. on 11/3/2023 (Gallery)
November 4, 2023 | William Spicher
Greensburg C.C. 41 West Greene 22 #8 G.C.C. moves on to play #1 South Side on 11/10 Short Video Geensburg C.C. Coach John Thompson Click Here For More Photos
Western Beaver pulls away from Serra Catholic late
November 4, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Penn Hills defeats Penn Trafford 63-28 to advance to the second round of playoffs.
November 4, 2023 | Kent Peterson
Penn Hills came into the game with an 8-2 record as section champions. Penn Trafford came in with a 5-5 record looking to upset Penn Hills and move on in the playoffs. The first drive for both teams was a punt. On Penn Hills second drive of the game Amir Key got the scoring started […]
Twelve Seed South Park Upsets Five Seed Knoch
November 4, 2023 | Mark Grove
South Park came in with a 7-4 record looking to go in to Knoch High School and knock off the 8-3 Knoch Knights in the first round of the 3a district playoffs. The First Quarter did not offer much action with South Park receiving the ball to start the game. The Eagles drained 9 minutes […]
The Moon Township Tigers Defeat the Gateway Gators in a 35-31 Thriller
November 4, 2023 | Dean Shazer
Going into the game the Moon Township Tigers, as well as the Gateway Gators, both finished the regular season with (5-5) overall records. Moon traveled to Gateway for a first round 5A matchup. Moon opened up the game with a statement. With 2:30 left in the first quarter and still on their first drive, Josh […]
Lighting Strikes for the Titans with a Commanding Win Over Mount Pleasant 40-14
November 4, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
West Mifflin emerged victorious in the battle at the line of scrimmage tonight against Mount Pleasant. The West Mifflin Titans’ offensive line dominated throughout the game to support the freshman sensation, Armand Hill. The scoring got off to a slow start in the first quarter until Armand Hill displayed a powerful run giving the Titans […]
Thomas Jefferson rolls past Kiski Area 57-13 in first round of WPIAL playoffs
November 4, 2023 | Joe Veneziale
Thomas Jefferson defeats Kiski Area 57-13 in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. They started off early with a bang with two touchdowns from senior quarterback Brody Evans to senior wide reciever Sean Sullivan to make the score 14-0 with 3:03 left in the first quarter. SEAN SULLIVAN AGAIN!!!!! 14-0 JAGUARS!!! 3:03 left in […]
Greater Latrobe upsets West Allegheny 39-7 in first round of WPIAL Playoffs
November 4, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
West Allegheny (8) hosts Greater Latrobe (9) in the first round of WPIAL Playoff play. West Allegheny being the favorites in this game, had a disappointing ending to their season, has Greater Latrobe left with the victory 39-7. As time got closer to a 7:00 PM kickoff, West Allegheny’s stadium lights on the far side […]
District 7: WPIAL Playoff Preview
November 3, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The regular season has ended, however the postseason is just getting started. For most this is another week, but for others this is a turnaround year from the past and look to keep playing another week. Here is your 2023 District 7 Playoff Preview. Class 1A: South Side (1) – The Rams were one of two […]
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