High school notebook: Seneca Valley coach likes view from above
By Chris Harlan, Tribune-ReviewSeneca Valley coach Don Holl took an unorthodox approach when he abandoned the Raiders sideline, but the results have been exceptional. In three games since ...
View ArticleN.A. knows title goes through Central Catholic
By Kevin Gorman, Tribune-ReviewWhen Art Walker arrived at North Allegheny in 2005, Central Catholic was never mentioned. Never mind that Walker had led the Vikings to back-to-back WPIAL ...
View ArticleSteelers play to watch: Run exploits pass rush
By Mark Kaboly, Tribune-ReviewChris Johnson, who once had 12 consecutive 100-yard games and more than 2,000 yards in a season, has rushing games of 4, 16, 24 and ...
View ArticleTitans looking for positives in a tough season
By Alan Robinson, Tribune-ReviewIn Nashville, they’re not questioning whether the Titans (1-4) will rally and make the playoffs. Rather, the talk is whether they’re the NFL’s worst team. ...
View ArticleTexas Tech rolling with Doege ball
By John Harris, Tribune-ReviewTexas Tech quarterback Seth Doege played his worst game of the season during last week’s 41-20 home loss against Oklahoma. Doege was 22 of 36 ...
View ArticleSteelers matchup: Steelers LB James Harrison vs. Titans LT Michael Roos
By Mark Kaboly, Tribune-ReviewMatchup: With Matt Hasselbeck filling in for the injured Jake Locker at quarterback, the Steelers want to pressure the aging veteran. The Steelers plan to ...
View ArticleWestminster’s Alex Bailey on 38-match winning streak
By Jeff VellaNobody defeats Westminster tennis player Alex Bailey anymore. Nobody, that is, except her dad. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Bill Bailey, a 6-foot-7 left-hander, ...
View ArticleFamiliar faces check in with H.S. Picks
By H.s. PicksH.S. Picks had a busy few days, buzzing around to different football games last week. He actually bumped into a couple former WPIAL stars at ...
View ArticleTrib HS Insider Q&A: Franklin Regional’s Charan Singh
By Dave Mackall, Tribune-ReviewFranklin Regional found itself in a dogfight with Knoch during a rare Thursday night game last week. Add to it the pressure of performing in ...
View ArticleRunning backs to be showcased in Interstate Conference matchup
By Dave Mackall, Tribune-ReviewWashington, not so fast! It is coach Mike Bosnic’s stern message this week in advance of the Little Prexies’ Class AA Interstate Conference game Friday ...
View ArticleSpringdale seeking 11th straight playoff berth
By Paul Kogut, Valley News DispatchSpringdale senior Sean Dugan said he and his teammates felt like there were many skeptical eyes staring at them, anticipating a sign, even a flicker, ...
View ArticleBirdie can’t hide from wrong picks
By Tribune-ReviewDodging low-flying stink bugs and sipping cold, black coffee, The Birdie compiled this week’s picks column from a new location. The Valley’s verile villain escaped ...
View ArticleTrib HS Insider Q&A: Highlands’ Elijah Jackson
By Bill Beckner Jr., Valley News DispatchSophomore Elijah Jackson — a shifty multi-purpose back with breakaway speed and slick moves — has the potential to be Highlands’ playmaker of the future. ...
View ArticleDC Picks excited for October’s big games
By Dc PicksOctober is DC Picks’ favorite time of the year. He loves the fall weather, the fall festivals and, of course, high school football. Sure, the ...
View ArticleConnellsville set to tangle with McKeesport in Quad East showdown
By Jason Black, Daily CourierWith the way the Quad East Conference is setting up, Friday’s game between Connellsville and host McKeesport looms large with playoff implications. The Tigers (3-2, ...
View ArticleConfidence climbs for Kittanning, Deer Lakes football teams
By Bill West, Leader TimesWhen Kittanning coach Frank Fabian and Deer Lakes coach Todd Hazlett looked around their locker rooms earlier this week, both noticed a bit of bravado ...
View ArticleBishop Canevin respects Clairton but won’t be in awe
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsFootball teams are creatures of habit during the season. They follow detailed weekly schedules, starting with a film session of the previous game and finishing ...
View ArticleCast of characters gets Freeport into WPIAL golf finals
By Bill West, Leader TimesWith one of its deepest groups in program history, Freeport’s golf team faced the challenge of finding the optimal six-person starting lineup this season. After ...
View ArticleBVA’s Austin Fields playing with a heavy heart
By Jeff Oliver, Valley IndependentWhen Belle Vernon Area takes on Thomas Jefferson in a Big Nine Conference contest Friday night, the Leps will face a daunting task against the ...
View ArticleTrib HS Insider Q&A: Laurel Highlands’ Joe Pegg
By Jason Black, Daily CourierJoe Pegg is a senior wide receiver for Laurel Highlands football. Through the first six games of the season, Pegg has been a big part ...
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