After trying season, Greensburg C.C. FitzSimmons was a first-year starter at running back but quickly proved himself as one of the top two-way players in the WPIAL. @TribLiveHSSN The athletes who play defensive line are maybe the most varied of any group in high school football. Safety is often the last line of defense, but having a good one can be a weapon for any team. He said, Set the tone and theyll work. Gambino has been working with his new team since April and has had a first-hand look at how hard his kids have worked. After rare down season, Jeannette ready to rebuild under new coach Tom Paulone They are comfortable and waterproof, and I can get them off so I dont track dirt and mud from gardening into the house. Besides teaching his fans how to cultivate, Winter activities are hard to come by in Pittsburgh.Fortunately, the National Aviary can heat up even the coldest, snowiest day with exciting entertainment options for children and adults throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia.Here are 5 Ways the National Aviary will warm up winter in 2018, Western Pennsylvania's trusted news source, Doug Oster grows 'Everybody Gardens' website, 5 Ways National Aviary Will Warm Up Winter In Pittsburgh. A year after winning WPIAL gold and playing in a state championship game in Hershey, the Eagles are faced with the tall task of trying to replicate last seasons success. Lebanon starts new season with lots of fresh faces, Central Catholic looking to regain championship swagger, Canon-McMillan looks to join elite in shrinking Class 6A, North Allegheny expects to be in the title mix in Class 6A, Gateway among teams trying to squeeze into tight playoff field, Baldwin moves into Class 5A looking to regain confidence, With slew of starters returning, expectations soaring at Bethel Park, After unforgettable run to WPIAL finals, rebuilding process begins at Moon, Short on seniors, Peters Township looks for next wave to take over, Upper St. Clair loaded with returning starters, ready for another playoff run, South Fayette looks to turn hard-luck losses into conference wins, Franklin Regional hopes last years learning experience benefits returning players, Bolstered by improved offensive line, Gateway builds confidence for run at WPIAL title, Penn-Trafford ready to tackle the challenge of staying on top, Added depth, drop to Class 5A fuel optimism at Hempfield, Norwin has postseason aspirations amidst field of new 5A opponents, Plum hoping to carry momentum from strong finish into new season, After taste of playoff success, Fox Chapel back for more, North Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022, New Penn Hills coach wants to ramp up aggressiveness, New Pine-Richland coach wants to play Western Pa. football, Shaler looks to learn lessons from losing streak, Woodland Hills still running with the big dogs in Class 5A, Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight, Expectations soar as defending state champ Aliquippa brings back loaded roster, With losing streak snapped, Ambridge turns attention to playoff win, Blackhawk looking to reverse close losses, return to playoffs, With 3rd straight WPIAL title secured, Central Valleys goals dont change, Chartiers Valley hopes to be a Payne for Parkway Conference foes, Experience puts Montour in the mix as a challenger in deep Class 4A field, New coach, renovated field usher in new era for New Castle football, After injuries derailed last season, West Allegheny brings back experienced roster, Cadin Olsen, Armstrong aim to build off 1st WPIAL playoff victory, Hampton remains hungry after 11-win season, New coach has talented team to work with at Highlands, With new coach at helm, Indiana continues quest for WPIAL success from afar, Kiski Area brings new-look roster into Class 4A competition, Mars slowly but surely acclimating to coach Eric Kasperowiczs system, North Catholic embraces new challenge in Class 4A, Trio of Connellsville alumni to share coaching duties, trying to get program back on track, Latrobe works toward more victories after move to Class 4A, After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold, New Ringgold coach ready to face challenges of restoring winning culture, Thomas Jefferson aiming to regain championship mojo, New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought, Belle Vernon leads new-look field of contenders, Avonworth hopes to climb to top of Western Hills and beyond, After bounce-back season, Beaver looks to add to winning tradition, After winless season, Hopewell driven to make statement, Quaker Valley begins building project under new coach, After graduations, transfers, coaching change, Seton LaSalle moving in all new direction, South Park looks to regain winning ways after tough season, Big, strong offensive line makes West Mifflin a team to watch in Class 3A, Deer Lakes in position to return to playoffs, East Allegheny hoping to deliver 7th straight playoff berth, Freeport could have plenty to celebrate in programs 100th season, Knoch prepares to tackle all-road schedule, With co-op in 2nd year, Shady Side Academy ready for bump up to Class 3A, Valley alum Dave Heavner wants to bring pride back to Vikings program, Belle Vernon roars into Class 3A with Quinton Martin, strong supporting cast, Elizabeth Forward not ready to relinquish top spot in Class 3A Interstate Conference, Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht, Mt. The McKeesport Tigers finished in second place to Belle Vernon in the 4A Big Eight Conference and lost a heartbreaker in the WPIAL semifinals to eventual district and state champion Aliquippa. After missing the playoffs every season since 2015, Waynesburg is poised to turn the tide. Trio of Connellsville alumni to share coaching duties, trying to get program back on track Those teams and many other are represented here in the TribLive HSSN Terrific 25, which recognizes the top players from the WPIAL and City League. Click here for TribLIVE and HSSN's Gameplan. Louis B. Ruediger |Tribune-Review. Pleasant, Belle Vernons Quinton Martin named a MaxPreps All-American, Mt. But his sentiment still is clear. PLEASE SELECT$0.00 FREE SHIPPING FROM THE LIST AT CHECKOUT. The immense challenge WPIAL defensive coordinators have faced when taking on Beaver Falls over the last couple of seasons can be summed up in two tidy stats. We will announce the players in reverse order each day, starting Saturday. The 2021 season was not a customary prize-winner for the Thomas Jefferson football team. He had 21 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns, earning all-conference honors on that side of the football. Burgettstown brings momentum into new Black Hills Conference Ed Dalton hasnt lost his swagger. The broadcast home of Westmoreland County high school athletics and Seton Hill University athletics. But the Vikings are healthier now and looking forward to a bounce-back season. To second-year coach Mike Brown, the move and accompanying chatter that things might ease up for the Spartans are about as useful as a broken elevator. Avonworth hopes to climb to top of Western Hills and beyond In Cort Rowses first season as head coach last year, Beaver went 7-3, finished second in the Parkway Conference and made the playoffs. Scouting the quarterbacks He played under coach Joe Hamilton, second-winningest coach in WPIAL history at Blackhawk. He rushed for 1,663 yards and passed for 785 yards and seven more TDs. He passed for 1,202 yards and 14 more scores. New coach brings best of Beaver County football to New Brighton Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. But after two double-digit wins to open the season, the Titans were tripped up by Hampton by three points. One of the top quarterbacks from last season, Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher, is becoming a wide receiver. Tim Bukowski was elevated from offensive coordinator to head coach, and Dave Keefer went from head coach to assistant. His other college offers came from Akron, Boston College, Cincinnati, Colorado, Florida State, Louisville, LSU, Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin. Frazier eager to break into win column But, right now, the authors are a bit unknown. As one of the leagues top receivers, he caught 41 passes for 817 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. Scouting the offensive line Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title Defending champion Bishop Canevin the team to beat The road to a WPIAL football championship is a long and winding one for Indiana. Thomas led the Scotties on a historic playoff run to the state finals. He finished his career with 7,819 yards, which ranks seventh in WPIAL history. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Belle Vernons Quinton Martin celebrates as time expires in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game against Neumann Goretti on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. Shaler looks to learn lessons from losing streak Seneca Valleys Luke Lawson works out on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at NexTier Stadium. Lebanon matches rival Upper St. Clair shot for shot in double-overtime win Laurel Highlands fends off Belle Vernon surge to win. For the last 17 years under Lou Cerro, the Montour football program has always competed.Even in years the Spartans finished under .500 or didnt make the playoffs, they had a competitive team that usually is alive for the playoffs until the final week of the regular season. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football. The holdovers from last year, coupled with the new additions to this years team, are out to prove that the Commodores are much better than a winless football team. The coaching staff is different only in titles. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . No disrespect to the current opponents, but dropping down just might suit the Trojans better after several fruitless seasons in Class 3A. Pleasant, Mt. Along with earning a spot among the leagues top five rushers, Central Valleys Landon Alexander, Mt. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. The junior topped 1,000 yards both rushing and passing as Union won its first WPIAL title since 1959. Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review. Ty Law, Darrelle Revis and other former WPIAL stars have put cornerback on the map when it comes to Western Pennsylvania football. Lebanon, Experienced Seneca Valley squad ready to make a run for gold in Class 6A, Perfection in the past, Mt. Trib HSSN | Your Resource for the Latest in High School Sports Search Schools Sports Scores Stats Standings Broadcasts Brackets Advertise With Us Rankings Recruiting The Latest in High School. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football. With losing streak in rearview mirror, Northgate excited about progress After eight successful seasons in which he went 45-34, Greg Perry left as Keystone Oaks football coach in the offseason, in part because of a cut in pay for his assistant coaches. When it comes to consistently excellent football programs in the district, Avonworth is right there in the conversation. He has Boston College among his first Division I offers. After losing to Rochester earlier in the season, the Chargers wanted vengeance on their conference foes. Expect balanced offense, young players in key spots for Bentworth with this season Scouting the defensive line Enick received the Bill Fralic Award earlier this month as the top lineman in the WPIAL. 2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Avonworth sweeps MVP honors in Western Hills December 22, 2022 Avonworth's Luke Hilyard and Brandon Biagiarelli swept the conference MVP honors, and nine. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Rowse has prioritized continuing Beavers winning culture. Pleasant, Mt. Let the games begin! With Morsillo at quarterback, Westinghouse became the first City League team to reach the state finals since 1997. Despite graduation losses, Carmichaels expects to be right in thick of Tri-County South race Football | Trib HSSN Sports Stats Rankings Recruiting Football AUDIO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Joseph Roth of Union Sorry, the video player failed to load. He chose the Nittany Lions from a list of scholarship offers that included national semifinalists Michigan and Ohio State, along with Pitt, West Virginia and others. After close call last year, McKeesport hopes to make a run at Class 4A gold Scouting the wide receivers Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo throws a pass during practice on Aug. 24, 2021, in Homewood. After injuries derailed last season, West Allegheny brings back experienced roster South Park looks to regain winning ways after tough seasonSouth Park enters the new season in rebound mode. Defensively, he had four interceptions. When Bob Palko made the big move to Mt. Valley alum Dave Heavner wants to bring pride back to Vikings program Elizabeth Forward has heard all the rumblings about certain Interstate Conference newcomers. This is the third year that schools have a choice to play a nonconference football game or just play a second scrimmage. The Heinz Field clock was ticking down last fall on Central Valleys third consecutive WPIAL title when coach Mark Lyons was approached by longtime assistant Shawn McCreary. 2022 TribLive HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars. He has college offers from Pitt, Cincinnati and Syracuse. He also added 916 rushing yards and 16 TDs. Returning three all-conference players will help the Hounds cause. The Penn recruit led the WPIAL in passing with 3,210 yards and 43 touchdowns as the River Hawks went 10-2 and won the Greater Allegheny title. Although the Cougars had recent success making the playoffs in 2018 and 2019, they fell short of that goal the past two seasons. Gateways offensive line was pushed around at times last season by some of the best defensive fronts in the WPIAL, but the Gators say theyre ready to bite back. The list goes on and on. Penn-Trafford quarterback Conlan Greene looks to throw at Greater Latrobe High School. Lebanons Kade Capristo works out with the linemen during practice. He teamed with receivers Vernon Settles (54 catches) and Peter Gonzalez (42) to take the Vikings to the WPIAL Class 6A final. Stevenson played a leading role in a historic season by rushing for 2,342 yards and scoring 45 touchdowns. This is a summer of transition for the Mars football program under new coach Eric Kasperowicz, but learning a new offense and defense doesnt happen overnight. Dave Heaver has returned to coach the Vikings and hopes to replicate an earlier era where Valley was one of the top programs in the area. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. If anyones ever been ready for his first head coaching job, its Unions Kim Niedbala. Expectations soar as defending state champ Aliquippa brings back loaded roster Mt. And with the rise of pass-heavy spread offenses nowadays, high school teams need as many good cornerbacks as they can find. Rivals rated Speca as a four-star prospect and the ninth-best inside linebacker in the country in the 2024 class. Looking to turn its program around after three consecutive winless seasons, its hard to imagine Ellwood City could have found a coach more suited for the job than Dan Bradley. McKeesport senior running back Bobbie Boyd streaks down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Tigers 19-7 win over Penn-Trafford on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Warrior Stadium in Harrison City. The former NFL lineman knows the front five is the anchor of any offense. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @BHartlep_Trib. Allderdice capped off a thrilling 2021 league season by upsetting two-time reigning champion Westinghouse to win the City title for the third time in the past five seasons. Unable to make it to Norwin Knights Stadium on Saturday? The Commodores struggled from start to finish on their way to an 0-9 season. Central Valleys Bret FitzSimmons eludes Aliquippa defenders during their game on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Freedom Area High School. With star QB leading way, Washington looks to peak at right time Fox Chapel won five games in the 2021 football season and one of those victories was quite significant. He scored three times in the WPIAL finals. Strong on both sides of the ball, Lovelace was recruited to Pitt, where hell play linebacker. Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the state's top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State.. Coming off a hard-earned berth in the WPIAL Class 2A playoff field last season, South Side is looking to be one of the top teams in Class A this year. In one sense, WPIAL Class 2A football looks radically different this season. Host Don Rebel will unveil the brackets for each classification and preview opening-round matchups. Your local high school sports network, serving Western Pennsylvania. #WEARE @PennStateFball @coachjfranklin @Coach_MannyDiaz @CoachTerryPSU @Coachdanconnor pic.twitter.com/hgsEYNTfhv, Anthony Speca (@aspeca6) January 17, 2023. Check out the Tribs preview features for every team in the WPIAL and City League, as well as several independent programs. By: Chris Harlan Hayes was named the TribLive HSSN Class 4A Player of the Year. CLASS 6A | CLASS 5A | CLASS 4A | CLASS 3A | CLASS 2A | CLASS A | Independents. Hopewell football comes into the 2022 season more motivated than ever. Defensively, he added 69 tackles and five interceptions for a team that had a 36-game winning streak. Mars slowly but surely acclimating to coach Eric Kasperowiczs system The 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior announced his decision on Twitter. Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title Anticipation has been building for weeks as high school football teams and fans eagerly awaited the WPIAL playoffs. He rushed for 1,279 yards and added 424 yards more on 28 catches. The Armstrong River Hawks are ready for one last ride with their standout quarterback Cadin Olsen at the helm. New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought Boyd proved himself as a big-play threat for the WPIAL Class 6A champions. Heres a look at each of the teams in the City League. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Westmoreland Sports Network Smail KIA Broadcasts There are currently no future broadcasts scheduled. Former OLSH coach brings positivity, focus on fundamentals to Ellwood City Brentwoods Daelinn Drew catches a pass during practice. Consider, the first pure tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was from the WPIAL: Aliquippa grad Mike Ditka in 1988. #WPIAL #HSSN tribhssn.triblive.com 2022 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive line | Trib HSSN The athletes who play defensive line are maybe the most varied of any group in high school football. Despite roster losses, reloaded Laurel in good position to contend in Class A Martin was named the TribLive HSSN Class 3A Player of the Year. After historic season, Leechburg hungry for more Football team looks to get in on championship act at Neshannock However, he seems to have a grasp on the numbers breakdown in Class 6A this season. First time in the playoffs since 1988. In tiny field of 5, contenders line up to take shot at Mt. As the lone member school currently situated outside the WPIALs designed boundaries, the program finds itself in a world of its own. Boyd was a two-way standout for a team that reached the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals. He had seven interceptions this fall for the WPIAL Class 4A champions but also was a big-play threat on offense. Marcus McCullough played his final football game at Ringgold in 1987, losing to New Castle in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. TribLIVE.com . First, he is the countys newest head coach, taking the reins from Joe Greco, the programs all-time wins leader who stepped down after last season. Canon-McMillan looks to join elite in shrinking Class 6A Be sure to visit TribHSSN.triblive.com throughout the season for game coverage, recaps, previews, features, statistics, schedules, broadcasts, podcasts and more. Quaker Valley begins building project under new coach The TribLive High. High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Friday's results Class 6A Section 1 Central Catholic 55, Butler 33 New Castle 55, Pine-Richland 49 Seneca Valley 64, North Allegheny 42 Section 2 Upper St. Clair. North Alleghenys Tyree Alualu leads the Tigers onto the field before the start of their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin High School. Also, check out the complete brackets once they are revealed on Trib HSSN. Visit TribHSSN.triblive.com from now through the PIAA finals for comprehensive coverage of WPIAL football, including audio and video broadcasts. Rumor has it a major repaving project has been planned for Mitchell Road in Neshannock this fall. The TribLIVE High School Sports Network has you covered. The Navy recruit was a leader on both sides of the ball. After graduations, transfers, coaching change, Seton LaSalle moving in all new direction Lovelace helped the Blue Devils reach the WPIAL playoffs for the second year in a row. Despite the key losses to graduation, Laurel coach Brian Cooper is optimistic as his team moves to Class A due to the PIAAs reclassification that his team can be a force this season. He rushed for two TDs, threw for another and also returned an interception to the end zone as the Rams won the Class 5A title. No one needs to tell Hampton first-year coach Steve Sciullo about the importance of an offensive line. I love color, and my Slogger shoes are my trademark, said Oster, as he watered his plants at his Ross home. Nick Carney works out during a recent practice at Knoch High School. Its a challenge Ruane will embrace. Lawson ranked fifth among all WPIAL receivers with 55 catches for 871 yards and scored a team-high 11 touchdowns. New coach likes South Alleghenys chances: The talent level is outstandingSouth Alleghenys first-year coach has begun preparing the Gladiators for a chance at back-to-back WPIAL playoff appearances, hoping his more than 20 years of coaching at Delaware powerhouse high schools and two stints as a college assistant at Division III Wesley (Del.) He surpassed 1,500 all-purpose yards, including a 98-yard TD on a kickoff return, and had a team-high seven interceptions on defense. Soon after he was hired as head coach at Charleroi, Mark Gambino reached out to a former coach to get a little inside information on the team he was taking over. Leechburgs Braylan Lovelace stretches the ball into the end zone ahead of Clairtons Taris Wooding in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at Neil C. Brown Stadium. The inside linebacker had 61 tackles, including 11 for a loss, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. After bounce-back season, Beaver looks to add to winning tradition By: Chris Harlan Data. Brookins led the Ironmen to the WPIAL Class 2A title by scoring 35 touchdowns. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Once the cast was removed, he showed his potential at tight end by catching 13 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown for the WPIAL Class 6A runners-up. 5 Upper St. Clair (10-2) vs. No. The Beth-Center Bulldogs are making the move from Class 2A to Class A this season. The race for the 2021 WPIAL passing title was a three-way battle between Gateways Brad Birch, Beaver Falls Jaren Brickner and Armstrongs Cadin Olsen. Check out Trib HSSN throughout the postseason for live video and audio coverage. Bishop Canevin does not have a lot of players who might be considered NCAA Division I prospects at least not according to the feedback from college coaches. will pay off. Keep up with all the headlines from Trib HSSN by signing up for the daily newsletter, Trib HSSN Today. New coach brings wide-ranging changes to Springdale programAs the page turned to a new season, first-year Dynamos coach Ryan Tempalski, who was hired in March, and his staff were eager to see what the mix of returning and new players had to offer as every spot on both sides of the ball was up for grabs. Linebacker is one of the deepest positions in the WPIAL and City League. With co-op in 2nd year, Shady Side Academy ready for bump up to Class 3A The TribLive High School Sports Network has broadcasts. After smooth coaching transition, resilient Keystone Oaks ready for another run Often Fetsko would travel with the team coached by his dad, who is in his 18th year as coach, to see away games. Connellsville, which enters the season riding a 17-game losing streak, hasnt qualified for the WPIAL playoffs since 2014. Tags: Aliquippa, Armstrong, Belle Vernon, Central Catholic, Central Valley, Gateway, Laurel Highlands, Leechburg, Mapletown, McKeesport, North Allegheny, Penn-Trafford, Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley, Steel Valley, Thomas Jefferson, Union, Upper St. Clair, Westinghouse. He passed for 2,544 yards and 43 touchdowns as the Bulldogs went 14-1, won the City League title and reached the Class 2A final. presses forward with talented roster, high hopes, After rare down season, Jeannette ready to rebuild under new coach Tom Paulone, After historic season, Leechburg hungry for more, Riverview rebuilding project could pay off this season, New coach brings wide-ranging changes to Springdale program, Expect balanced offense, young players in key spots for Bentworth with this season, Beth-Center looks to open up offense, contend in Class A, With deep roster, California sets sights on playoff run, Despite graduation losses, Carmichaels expects to be right in thick of Tri-County South race, New Jefferson-Morgan coach focused on creating competitive culture, With loaded roster, special season could be in store for Mapletown, Monessen looks to build on promising finish to 2021 season, Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title, After competitive offseason, Avella aims to return to playoff contention, Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title, Burgettstown brings momentum into new Black Hills Conference, Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston, Cornell continues to earn place among WPIAL Class A elite, Fort Cherry making strides in upholding programs tradition, OLSH driven to return to WPIAL championship game with new coach, Despite roster losses, reloaded Laurel in good position to contend in Class A, With losing streak in rearview mirror, Northgate excited about progress, Rochester ready to kick the door down in 2022, Despite playoff win, Shenango wants to shake off disappointing 2021, South Side has weapons to compete with Class As best, New coach focuses on fundamentals, teamwork at Summit Academy, New coach brings lessons learned from all-time greats to Union, Brownsville embarks on independent schedule following another coaching change, Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years, Albert Gallatin football loving the independent life, 2022 City League preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested. The players and the coaches want to prove they can play with anyone in the Western Hills conference. Ryan Palmieri (25) and his Pine-Richland teammates moved up a spot in the WPIAL Class 5A rankings. Such was the case for West Allegheny in 2021. South Fayette looks to turn hard-luck losses into conference wins Rochester ready to kick the door down in 2022 Just look at the WPIAL teams that won last year. Belle Vernon leads new-look field of contenders High school football teams deploy a variety of offensive schemes, from no-huddle spreads to the wing-T. What do they all have in common? Serra Catholic ready to shake off graduation losses, begin WPIAL title defense After nearly two dozen district high school football teams stayed away from the Week Zero feast to go old school from the second scrimmage menu, all WPIAL and City League teams hit the field this weekend, most playing conference openers. Terry Fetsko Jr. started in Chartiers-Houstons program as a ballboy. Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston Scouting the linebackers Pleasant, Belle Vernons Quinton Martin named a MaxPreps All-American. Lebanon Now hes in charge of restoring the Rams program into the force that it once was, and hes relishing that chance in his first season at the helm. New Ringgold coach ready to face challenges of restoring winning culture Gateways Dallas Harper catches a long pass in front of Hempfields Daniel Katonka during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Spartan Stadium. Imani Christian to pick up pace with coach LaRoi Johnson back Earning a WPIAL playoff spot in Class 5A was never easy, but the task becomes a little harder this year. Fellow City League team Carrick will be playing as an independent for the fourth straight season. This was the third year in a row that Olsen topped 2,000 yards passing in a season. The 2018 high school football season kicks off for many teams this weekend with Week Zero. 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