Football

Mt. Pleasant holds off dogged challenge by Yough

October 3, 2020

Mt. Pleasant kept trying to put away the outcome. Yough wouldn’t allow it to happen.

Rochester head coach Gene Matsook works with his team in practice.

WPIAL Class A roundup: Rochester slams OLSH in Big Seven showdown

Rashawn Reid ran for five touchdowns and caught another to lead No. 5 Rochester (4-0, 4-0) to a 47-21 Big Seven win over No. 4 OLSH (3-1, 3-1) on Friday night.

Fox Chapel’s Justin Rice throws a pass during practice.

WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Justin Rice shines as Fox Chapel tops Shaler

October 2, 2020

Justin Rice threw for 174 yards and five touchdowns — three to Lorenzo Jenkins — to lead Fox Chapel to a 36-21 victory over Shaler (0-4, 0-2) in a Class 5A Northeast Conference game Friday night.

Serra Catholic’s Terrell Booth runs against Shady Side Academy on Oct. 2, 2020, at Shady Side Academy.

Serra Catholic eases to victory past Shady Side Academy

Before the game started, Jayvon Holt knew he and his Serra Catholic teammates had a distinct, important advantage Friday.

North Allegheny’s Mason Kress (5) celebrates his interception with Ben Withrow during the fourth quarter of their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.

WPIAL Class 6A roundup: North Allegheny edges Mt. Lebanon

Gregg Phillips completed all eight of his passes for 59 yards and a touchdown as top-ranked North Allegheny held off Mt. Lebanon, 14-11, in Class 6A play Friday night.

Chartiers Valley’s Anthony Mackey breaks a tackle attempt by Blackhawk’s Dontae Campagna on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, at Chartiers Valley High School.

Chartiers Valley rolls over Blackhawk, sets up showdown with Aliquippa

The Chartiers Valley football team continued its trend of dominant second-half performances as the Colts turned a seven-point halftime lead into a 41-14 victory over Blackhawk in a Class 4A Parkway Conference game.

McKeesport’s Caleb Reist takes off on a touchdown run against Ringgold on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020.

McKeesport gets rolling early, often against Ringgold

Entering the season, McKeesport coach Matt Miller knew the Tigers’ renowned triple-option offense would be in good hands with quarterbacks Caleb Reist and Terrance Glenn at the forefront.

Springdale QB Legend Ausk (14), who sat out last weekend’s game, warms up Oct. 2, 2020, at GCC’s Centurions Stadium.

Surging Springdale stays unbeaten, beats Greensburg Central Catholic

Springdale relied on its big-play offense to go 4-0 for the second consecutive season with a 45-22 victory Friday at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Socially-distanced fans sit in the bleachers during a game between Riverview and Jeannette on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Riverview.

Gov. Wolf: Spectator situation ‘confusing’ for schools, no updated guidance yet

The gathering limits ruled unconstitutional two weeks ago are back in place statewide, leaving some high school athletic directors to ask: Now what?

Peters Twp. quarterback Logan Pfeuffer eludes Upper St. Clair’s Luke Banbury en route to a fourth-quarter touchdown Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, at Peters.

Peters Township handles Upper St. Clair in Thursday night special

Thursday night was a special night for Peters Township.

Westinghouse’s Malik Harris drags Allderdice’s Noah Johnston into the end for a touchdown on the first play in overtime Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at Trinity Christian. Westinghouse won the City League game, 8-0.

High school roundup for Oct. 1, 2020: Stephon Hall, Miles Walker lead Central Valley

October 1, 2020

Miles Walker and Stephon Hall scored two touchdowns apiece as Central Valley jumped out to a huge first-quarter lead and defeated Quaker Valley, 50-0, Thursday night in a Class 3A Northwestern Six Conference matchup.

Blackhawk quarterback Carson Davidson throws a pass during practice on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Chippewa.

Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 4

Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 4:

Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman looks for running room during the third quarter against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Graham Field in Wilkinsburg.

Chick’s Picks are sure to start a Week 4 WPIAL football debate

This week, western Pennsylvania was home to a high-profile debate of its own – and it had nothing to do with politics. The 22nd Annual WPIAL Prognosticators Great Debate took place, with nothing more than bragging rights on the line.