District 7
December 2023
Peters Twp. survives TWO late goal line stands, earns a Trip to the Chap to play for a state title.
December 2, 2023 | Billy Splain
“Not one but TWO goal line stands, wow!” said Peters Township head coach TJ Plack after his team won a hard fought battle with Cocalico, getting the 14-9 win at Mansion Park in Altoona. They advance to play Imhotep for the PIAA Class 5A State Title. “Those guys do a great job. We’ve seen bits […]
Aliquippa Races Past Selinsgrove to State Final
December 2, 2023 | Shane Lux
Ebensburg – The Aliquippa Quips are heading to the state championship for the third straight season. The Quips winning WPIAL and state titles are nothing new, but head coach Mike Warfield reminded his team of the 41-18 loss they suffered to Bishop McDevitt in the state final last season. “It feels okay,” said Warfield. “Like […]
PIAA Class 6A Semi-Final Preview: A Look at North Allegheny
November 30, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
North Allegheny v Harrisburg, Friday December 1, 7pm @ Altoona How they got here (click to see 6A bracket): 2023 Schedule North Allegheny being the WPIAL 6A Champions on the season and giving a dominating game in their first state playoff game against McDowell, this team offensively and defensively is going to make ripples in […]
PIAA 2A State Title Semifinal Preview: A look at Beaver Falls
November 30, 2023 | Tyler Aaron
Beaver Falls vs Westinghouse, December 1st, 7:00 PM at West Allegheny How did they get here? Click. HERE to see the 2A Bracket! 2023 Schedule Season Recap: For the second time in four years, the Beaver Falls Tigers took home the WPIAL 2A crown by beating the Steel Valley Ironmen 14-12. After a […]
PIAA Class 3A Semi-Final: A look at Belle Vernon
November 30, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
How they got here (click to see 3A bracket): 2023 Schedule Belle Vernon vs Hickory, December 1, 7:00 PM @ North Allegheny Season Recap: Belle Vernon experienced a remarkable season this year, facing just one loss to Thomas Jefferson. They solidified their season with a commanding victory in the WPIAL Championship against Avonworth, […]
PIAA Class 5A Semi-Final Preview: Peters Township
November 30, 2023 | Brett Gombita
Peters Township vs Cocalico Friday, December 1st 7:00pm Mansion Park (Altoona) How did they get here? 5A Bracket HERE! 2023 SCHEDULE RECAP: The Peters Township Indians are coming off of a 19 point win over the Cathedral Prep Ramblers in the PIAA state quarterfinals. Going undefeated in the regular season, Peters Township then easily defeated Franklin […]
PIAA Class 1A Semi-Final Preview: Fort Cherry
November 30, 2023 | LukeAndruscik
Fort Cherry vs Redbank Valley, Friday December 1st at 7:00 PM Farrell High School How did they get here? 1A Bracket HERE 2023 Schedule Season Recap After defeating the South Side Rams in 1A WPIAL Championship, the Fort Cherry Rangers are set to play the Redbank Valley Bulldogs in the state semifinals. […]
PIAA Class 4A Semi Final Preview: Aliquippa
November 30, 2023 | Ethan Erhard
Aliquippa v. Selinsgrove, Friday December 1st, 7PM @ Central Cambria High School How they got here: 4A Bracket HERE The Quips escaped the WPIAL with another Class 4A championship over the McKeesport Tigers. Aliquippa most of the season has been a second-half team but late season and in the playoffs, they have been a first-half […]
PIAA Class 6A Semi-Final Preview: A Special Look at North Allegheny
November 29, 2023 | Joey Chirillo
North Allegheny v Harrisburg, Friday December 1, 7pm @ Altoona How they got here (click to see 6A bracket): 2023 Schedule North Allegheny being the WPIAL 6A Champions on the season and giving a dominating game in their first state playoff game against McDowell, this team offensively and defensively is going to make ripples in […]
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (State Quarterfinals)
November 27, 2023 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Friday, November 24 1A #2 Fort Cherry (13-0) vs. #4 South Side Beaver (13-0) 2A […]
WPIAL Finals Gallery
November 25, 2023 | Sykotyk
For more, and larger, photos from these games, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Peters Township Advances to PIAA Semifinals
November 25, 2023 | Brett Gombita
On a cold Friday night in Erie, the Peters Township Indians defeated the Cathedral Prep Ramblers 33-14. Peters Township got off to an early lead, scoring a touchdown less than a minute and a half into the game when quarterback Nolan DiLucia connected with Ethan Wertman. The Indians then scored again, going up a quick […]
Aliquippa outlasts McKeesport, wins third straight 4A WPIAL title
November 25, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Aliquippa would start the game with the ball and punt away as their first drive only lasted one minute and fifty-eight seconds. McKeesport’s first drive lasted six minutes and fifty-three, but ended in a missed field goal. The Quips on their second drive was another short one as they only ran four plays before punting […]
North Allegheny Roll Past McDowell, Winning 41-7
November 24, 2023 | Tyler Aaron
On the opening play of the game, North Allgheny’s Khiryn Boyd put North Allegheny in excellent field position thanks to his 73-yard kickoff return that put North Allegheny at the McDowell 15-yard line. North Allegheny put up 6 on the scoreboard two plays later when quarterback Logan Kushner ran it in and gave North Allegheny […]
Belle Vernon vs Avonworth 3A WPIAL Championship Photo Gallery
November 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Belle Vernon Goes Back to Back with a Dominant 26-0 win over Avonworth
November 24, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
Belle Vernon will dominate all day and it will start fast as they will score on their opening drive with a 2-yard touchdown run by Braden Laux. The next score will come later in the half from Belle Vernon with a field goal making it 13-0 near the end of the half. The third quarter […]
Steel Valley vs Beaver Falls 2A WPIAL Championship Photo Gallery
November 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Beaver Falls wins thriller over Steel Valley
November 24, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
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 […]
Fort Cherry vs South Side 1A WPIAL Championship Photo Gallery
November 24, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
Fort Cherry rolls through South Side, winning first 1A WPIAL title
November 24, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
On the first play off the game, South Side would fumble the ball and it would be recovered by Fort Cherry. The Rangers then went on a five plus minute drive resulting in a 2-yard Matt Sieg rushing TD. The extra point was no good and the Rangers led 6-0 with 6:02 remaining in the […]
5A PIAA Quarterfinal Preview: Peters Township vs Cathedral Prep
November 23, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The race for the state title has begun for Peters Township and Cathedral Prep as these teams will clash on Friday night. Cathedral Prep 7-3 (2-1) The Ramblers have made the playoffs every year since 2005 (19 straight years) and are on a five game win streak. This Rambler offense remains explosive as they have […]
PIAA 6A Quarterfinal Round Preview: North Allegheny vs McDowell
November 22, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
The race for the state title has begun for North Allegheny and McDowell as these teams will clash on Friday night. McDowell 8-4 (3-0) The McDowell Spartans come into this game 8-4 overall and coming off a 47-20 win over State College. The Trojans showed a dominating running game, with a great defensive effort. RB […]
North Allegheny 44 Central Catholic 41 WPIAL 6A Championship on 11/18/2023 (Gallery)
November 20, 2023 | William Spicher
North Allegheny defeats Central Catholic 44 – 41 to claim back to back WPIAL 6A Championship Titles. Click Here For More Photos
Hittin’ The Road With Travelin’ Matt (Playoffs Week 3)
November 20, 2023 | Matt Herring
Each week Travelin’ Matt traverses Pennsylvania attending the hottest high school football games and best match ups in the Commonwealth. Follow his exploits each week as he documents his journey from Week Zero to the Pennsylvania State Football Finals! Wednesday, November 15 The STATE of PA Football Live – C3 Sports, State College Friday, […]
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