District 7
December 2022
Pine-Richland K.O.s Cocalico 34-12 (Gallery included)
December 3, 2022 | Phil Myers
Friday night at Mansion Park in Altoona, Pine-Richland continued to roll by winning their 11th straight game 34-12. With this win they advance into the state championship game against Imhotep. The Rams’ latest victim was the Cocalico Eagles, who played a tough, gritty game especially in the second half after being down 21-0. Cocalico also […]
Union advances to first state football championship
December 3, 2022 | Shane Lux
Clarion – The Union Scotties are heading to the state football championship for the first time. Union continues its incredible postseason run with a 46-36 victory over District 9 Champion Port Allegany to advance to the school’s first football state championship. “It’s about the kids, the school, and the community,” said Union head coach Kim […]
Quips heading back to title game after win over Allentown Central Catholic
December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
It wasn’t pretty. But a win is a win. Aliquippa overcame injuries and penalties thanks to a defense that force two interceptions and shut down the Vikings nearly the entire game, coming away with the 31-10 win. “There was some unnecessary things that we were doing that will get you beat against a good quality […]
Westinghouse looking to make history, Steel Valley hopes to repeat history
December 2, 2022 | Billy Splain
Cruce Brookins and Khalil Taylor The Bulldogs have never been to the state title game. Actually, they’ve never been to the quarterfinal round. They’re looking to become the first District 8 team to play in a state title game since 1997 when Perry Traditional Academy played Berwick. For the first time in two […]
Belle Vernon and Central to Clash for Berth in State Championship
December 2, 2022 | Nate Grella
The Belle Vernon Leopards got the monkey off their back last Friday with a win over Avonworth 24-7. The win gave the Leopards their first WPIAL title since 1995 after 5 years of knocking on the door. Now the Leopards will face off against a team that has also been knocking on the door, but […]
Union and Port Allegany set to duel in semifinals
December 1, 2022 | Shane Lux
The Game: PIAA Class A Semifinals Union Scotties vs. Port Allegany Gators. Friday, December 2nd. Kickoff 7 pm Clarion University Memorial Stadium District IX Champion Port Allegany Gators Head Coach: Justin Benkowski League: District 9 Region 2 Record: 12-1 About the Gators: Honestly, the ride our team has been on isn’t something we’ve spent much […]
Aliquippa vs Central Valley (Gallery)
December 1, 2022 | William Spicher
Check links below for article from this game and preview for state semifinal game. Click Here for Article Preview Of Aliquippa’s State Semifinal Game Deacon Blues Blog Football Extra
Pittsburgh Central Catholic Coach Terry Totten Retiring
December 1, 2022 | Billy Splain
After a 21-year storied career, Central Catholic Head Football Coach Terry Totten retires with a host of accolades under his belt. A 1976 graduate, Totten has been a part of Central Catholic football since high school. His four years as a player helped set the stage for his time as the team’s leader. Upon returning […]
WPIAL Finals: Belle Vernon v Avonworth, in pictures
December 1, 2022 | William Spicher
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Steel Valley vs Beaver Falls (Gallery)
November 30, 2022 | William Spicher
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Union Vs Bishop Canevin (Gallery)
November 30, 2022 | William Spicher
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Battle looming: Quips & Vikings will fight for the Trip to the Chap
November 30, 2022 | Billy Splain
Allentown Central Catholic (9-5) and Aliquippa (12-0) will travel to Bald Eagle Area and face off for the right play for the PIAA Class 4A title. Records aside, this game should be entertaining. The Vikings may have five losses, but four of them came at the hands of top ranked 6A teams this year. Coach […]
PIAA Class 5A Semi-Final Playoff Preview – Pine-Richland vs. Cocalico
November 30, 2022 | Phil Myers
Pine-Richland Rams 11-3 vs. Cocalico Eagles 10-4 at Altoona’s Mansion Park on Friday Dec. 2 at 7 P.M. – Pine-Richland is coached by Jon LeDonne. The Rams have won 10 straight after starting out 1-3. They won the District 7 crown by overwhelming Upper St. Clair 34-3. Then last week, the Rams scored with […]
Backyard Football News Podcast: PIAA Semifinals Preview
November 29, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan break down each WPIAL Championship game including full discussions on the Belle Vernon and Bishop Canevin result. After recapping the games, the boys discuss and preview each semifinal game in the PIAA, and get more in depth on each WPIAL matchup. Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon […]
WPIAL Championship in Photos: Aliquippa Quips over Central Valley Warriors, 34-7
November 27, 2022 | Sykotyk
WPIAL Class 4A Championship Aliquippa Quips 34, Central Valley Warriors 7 For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
WPIAL Championship in Photos: Belle Vernon Leopards over Avonworth Antelopes, 24-7
November 27, 2022 | Sykotyk
WPIAL Class 3A Championship Belle Vernon Leopards 24, Avonworth Antelopes 7 For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
WPIAL Championships in Photos: Steel Valley Ironmen over Beaver Falls Tigers, 34-14
November 27, 2022 | Sykotyk
WPIAL Class 2A Championship Steel Valley Ironmen 34, Beaver Falls Tigers 14 For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
WPIAL Championship in Photos – Union Scotties over Bishop Canevin Crusaders, 26-0
November 27, 2022 | Sykotyk
2022 WPIAL Class 1A Championship Game Union Scotties 26, Bishop Canevin Crusaders 0 For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Palmieri Leads Pine-Richland to Come Back Win Over Cathedral Prep
November 26, 2022 | Phil Myers
Ryan Palmieri took the helm as Pine-Richland quarterback in game five after the Rams began the year 1-3, and since then it’s been smooth sailing for the green and white as they’ve sunk eleven straight opponents. The latest victim, the Cathedral Prep Ramblers, did not go down without a fight though. Both teams battled to […]
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 […]
Little Lions defense steps up, shuts down North Allegheny opportunities for the 28-7 win
November 25, 2022 | Billy Splain
Matt Lintal addresses hig team after the win They say defense wins games. That’s what they say. Tonight, the State College Little Lions gave that saying credibility and held the North Allegheny offense out of the endzone several times when the Tigers were deep in Little Lion territory. For their efforts, the Little Lions will […]
Belle Vernon Gets Over the Hump in 24-7 WPIAL Title Win over Avonworth
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Snakebitten no more. The Belle Vernon Leopards are the WPIAL champions. Behind a three touchdown performance by star athlete Quinton Martin, the Leopards are finally doing something they haven’t done in more than 20 years, playing in December. It didn’t come easy, especially in the first half. Avonworth opened the game stout on defense, forcing […]
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 […]
Union Shocks the State in WPIAL Championship Upset of Bishop Canevin 26-0
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Last season Kim Niedbala won the 6A WPIAL championship with coach Bob Palko’s Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils. A year later, he’s a champion once again, and emphatically. Now a head man, Niedbala’s Union Scotties took down the defending WPIAL Champion Bishop Canevin Crusaders 26-0. Dressed in all Union blue and sporting a big grin watching […]
PIAA Class 5A Playoff Preview – Cathedral Prep at Pine-Richland
November 24, 2022 | Phil Myers
Cathedral Prep Ramblers 8-2 @ Pine-Richland Rams 10-3 on Friday Nov. 25 at 7 P.M. – This game features two of the real heavyweights in PA high school football. Cathedral Prep comes into the game having not played since the end of October. They are the de facto D-10 Class 5A champs and are riding […]
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