Football

Union’s Mike Gunn intercepts a pass in front of Bishop Canevin’s Lesae Lacks during the WPIAL Class A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 28, 2022

November 29, 2022

The 2022 fall high school sports season continues to wind down while the winter sports season begins.

Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens (right) celebrates with running back Robert Fulton after Fulton’s touchdown in overtime that provided the winning points in a first-round playoff win over Highlands. It was the Wildcats’ first playoff win since 1968.

Coach Ron Prady doesn’t want Latrobe football to be 1-hit wonder

November 27, 2022

Things couldn’t have gone much better for Latrobe football coach Ron Prady during his first season.

Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns brings the ball upcourt during a game against Montour last season.

Returning contributors have Quaker Valley girls in position to make noise

Last season was a learning experience for the coaches and players on the Quaker Valley girls basketball team.

Coach John Skiba and Apollo-Ridge authored the upset of the year when they knocked off Serra Catholic on Oct. 21.

Guido: After memorable season, time to hand out annual football awards

November 26, 2022

With the unusually quick convergence of the fall sports season with the winter sports, our sports department has been as busy as the guy who runs the fake snowmaking machine for Hallmark Christmas movies.

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes carries past Central Valley’s Tyler Ondrusek during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 4A final by the numbers: Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7

November 25, 2022

Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores past Avonworth’s Jackson Vogt during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7

Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7

Steel Valley’s Greg Smith celebrates a sack during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Beaver Falls on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14

Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores against East Allegheny on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals.

2022 WPIAL 3A football championship breakdown: Belle Vernon vs. Avonworth

November 24, 2022

WPIAL Class 3A football championship

Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins celebrates with lineman Greg Smith after defeating Sto-Rox on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in McKees Rocks.

2022 WPIAL 2A football championship breakdown: Steel Valley vs. Beaver Falls

WPIAL Class 2A football championship

Riverview’s Lucas Heakins dives into the end zone to score on a 36-yard run at Three Rivers Stadium on Nov. 22, 1997 as the Raiders won the WPIAL Class A title, 19-14, over Fort Cherry.

Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Beaver Falls’ Jaren Brickner (11) looks to pass the ball against Wilmington during a 2010 PIAA Class 2A semifinal.

Beaver Falls, Steel Valley to meet in clash of WPIAL Class 2A powerhouses

November 23, 2022

Last season, Beaver Falls had a WPIAL championship experience to forget.

Bishop Canevin’s Xavier Nelson eludes OLSH’s Damare Brough to score during their game on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at Dormont Memorial Stadium.

Union aims to prevent Bishop Canevin from defending WPIAL Class A title

A season ago, the Bishop Canevin Crusaders completed a turnaround from 1-9 in 2019 to WPIAL champions in Class A under then second-year coach Richard Johnson.

North Allegheny’s Andrew Gavlik drags Central Catholic’s Argento Greene into the endzone for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 6A championship game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Norwin High School.

North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Westinghouse set for PIAA quarterfinal matchups

North Allegheny and Pine-Richland celebrated WPIAL championships Saturday and will now continue their seasons in the PIAA playoffs.

Freeport’s Ben Lane tackles Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin during the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals last Friday.

The Birdie plays up Belle Vernon’s chances in WPIAL championship game

Last week: 1-0 (100%)

Steel Valley’s Cruce Brookins intercepts a pass in the end zone against Serra Catholic on Oct. 28.

No matter who the Acrisure Pigeons favor, Chick’s Picks has your WPIAL title predictions

By now you have probably become familiar with the new gang in town — the Acrisure Pigeons. The avian group invaded Acrisure Stadium a few weeks ago as the Steelers took on the Saints. When the Steelers pulled off a rare victory that day, the Pigeons were credited with bringing our hometown team good luck.