Football
Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston
August 24, 2022
Terry Fetsko Jr. started in Chartiers-Houston’s program as a ballboy. Often Fetsko would travel with the team coached by his dad, who is in his 18th year as coach, to see away games.
Carlynton working to end playoff drought
Twenty-one years.
Burgettstown brings momentum into new Black Hills Conference
Burgettstown returned to the playoffs in 2021 for the sixth time in seven years thanks to a strong finish with three straight regular season must-wins.
Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title
Two years removed from a one-win season, Bishop Canevin quickly built a solid foundation for the football program that led to the school’s first WPIAL championship since 1990 last fall.
After competitive offseason, Avella aims to return to playoff contention
Avella owns one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. Nonetheless, the Eagles are ready to face the challenges that are coming their way with a never-quit mentality.
Senior Kevin Tomlinson driven to restore Riverview pride
August 23, 2022
Riverview senior Kevin Tomlinson has grown 5 inches in height since his freshman football season.
Senior Daniel Tarabrella pushes Penn-Trafford to ‘keep climbing the ladder’
It was not a surprise to Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane that Daniel Tarabrella had a fantastic junior season, helping the Warriors win their first WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A titles.
Mohawk football season on hold amidst hazing allegation
As 117 WPIAL football teams prepare to begin their new season this weekend with a Week Zero game or a second scrimmage, one district team’s season is on hold after allegations surfaced of a possible hazing incident within the team.
Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title
For the first time under coach Brian Hanson, the West Greene football team will go into the season with a new look.
Monessen looks to build on ‘promising finish’ to 2021 season
Football camp 2021 was full of uncertainty for Monessen. The Greyhounds were coming off a winless season during which they had to forfeit their final three games because of a personnel shortage. They also were under a new coach: Wade Brown.
New Jefferson-Morgan coach focused on creating competitive culture
Shane Ziats will be tasked with trying to turn around a Jefferson-Morgan football program that has won three or fewer games the last six seasons and hasn’t qualified for the playoffs in a decade.
Despite graduation losses, Carmichaels expects to be right in thick of Tri-County South race
Losing a quarterback who passed and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and a player who set the program’s all-time scoring record to graduation would be a lot for any high school team, let alone one in Class A.
Beth-Center looks to open up offense, contend in Class A
The Beth-Center Bulldogs are making the move from Class 2A to Class A this season.
No time to waste as senior quarterback takes reins of Kiski Area offense
August 22, 2022
Playing three sports at Kiski Area, Lebryn Smith doesn’t have much down time.
No-nonsense senior leads Norwin into Class 5A competition
While he appreciates the benefits and value of social media, Noah Vogel doesn’t rely on the look-at-me platforms to forward his football career.
WPIAL title contender Clairton somehow flying under radar
Remember Clairton?
New coach brings wide-ranging changes to Springdale program
It was a busy senior night last fall for the Springdale football team.
Riverview rebuilding project could pay off this season
Riverview has struggled in and out of Eastern Conference play with just seven victories over the past five seasons.
After historic season, Leechburg hungry for more
By now, many are familiar with the season of firsts for the 2021 Leechburg Blue Devils.
After trying season, Greensburg C.C. presses forward with talented roster, high hopes
Nothing could have prepared Greensburg Central Catholic’s Marko Thomas for what he and his team faced in his first year as head coach of the Centurions.
