Football
Cernuto, Harper lift Southmoreland past Mt. Pleasant
August 24, 2019
Zach Cernuto passed for 168 yards, and Colt Harper churned out 86 yards on 21 carries, scoring four touchdowns, and hauled in a pair of receptions as the Southmoreland football team recovered from a shaky start Friday to open its season with a 27-14 nonconference win at Mt. Pleasant.
Central Catholic defense strong in rout of York William Penn
After losing the final two games of the 2018 season, Central Catholic saw its 2019 season start off a little rocky. After a three-and-out to start the game Friday night, the Vikings gave up a long scoring drive to fall behind early.
High school football roundup: Stump shines in Thomas Jefferson’s Week Zero win
Shane Stump threw for 294 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 120 yards and an 80-yard score to lead Class 4A No. 1 Thomas Jefferson to a 54-10 win against Class 6A Canon-McMillan (0-1) in a Week Zero nonconference football game Friday night.
Moon gets defensive in Week Zero victory over Montour
Moon sacked Montour quarterback Luke Persinger 11 times and forced two Spartans turnovers en route to a 14-10 victory in a nonconference game Friday night.
Latrobe edges crosstown rival Derry in overtime
As backyard brawls go, this one went overtime.
Late touchdown lifts Springdale past Deer Lakes
The first football game between Springdale and Deer Lakes in 26 years proved to be a memorable one.
Defense carries Serra Catholic over Yough
As Serra Catholic and Yough took the field for a Week Zero matchup, both did so facing similar questions.
GCC hangs on against Monessen to give Bret Colbert his 1st coaching win
August 23, 2019
Week Zero presents a chance for some of the top teams across the WPIAL to play nonconference games as they prepare for their conference schedules.
Demetris McKnight’s big game lifts New Castle over Shaler
In a tit-for-tat football game, New Castle coach Joe Cowart knew who had to get the ball with time ticking away.
Baldwin held in check against Avalon (Md.)
After fumbling the opening possession and allowing a touchdown just a few plays later, Avalon faced a 7-0 deficit. But the Black Knights took control from then on, defeating Baldwin(0-1, 0-0), 26-7, in a game that was part of the Western Pa. vs. Everyone Showcase at Woodland Hills’ Wolvarena.
Plum gains momentum with Week Zero win over Highlands
Plum went into its Week Zero matchup at Highlands hoping to take some positive momentum into Class 5A Foothills Conference play and the Mustangs got it in all three phases of the game.
Knoch blanks Hampton in season opener
Entering their WPIAL Week Zero nonconferene matchup, the 52nd edition of the Knoch versus Hampton rivalry, the all-time series was tied at 25-25-1.
Cherpak’s record at TJ speaks for itself
He is considered by many to be the Michaelangelo of high school football in Western Pennsylvania, if not the state.
Plum’s Matolcsy hopes to build on solid sophomore season as 2-way player
Max Matolcsy led the Plum football team last year in receiving yards and touchdowns, total tackles and interceptions.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Rivals Greensburg Salem, Hempfield brace for clash
On paper, Friday’s season- opening football game between Greensburg Salem and Hempfield looks like one of the better matchups between the rival teams.
Penn Hills girls to rely on team effort in quest for postseason berth
August 22, 2019
Without a superstar on their roster, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito will need a team effort to make the WPIAL playoffs this season.
WPIAL high school football players to watch for Week Zero
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week Zero:
Pytlak grows into 2-way talent for Yough football
Russell Pytlak has been a work-in-progress type of player for coach Scott Wood and his staff at Yough.
Ross takes on leadership role for young Valley team
Leadership is a quality every coach looks for in his players. They look for players who can step up when the game is on the line or someone who leads with his voice and actions, a player who holds teammates to higher standards.
McKeesport football team returns plenty for triple-option offense
Matt Miller isn’t one to predict conference title wins or WPIAL championship triumphs.
