Thomas Jeffersons Jordan Mayer (33) and Nick Bryan work out during practice on Aug. 23, 2021, in Jefferson. A year ago, Northgate entered the 2021 season carrying the weight of the WPIALs longest losing streak 32 games played, 32 straight losses. This was the third year in a row that Olsen topped 2,000 yards passing in a season. Division I talent could help Steel Valley write happier ending to 2022 season The Central Michigan recruit is a two-way standout, playing both center and defensive tackle for the Warriors, who reached the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. Mapletown players run after practice on Aug. 18. The California football team intends to use strength in numbers to climb the ranks in the Tri-County South Conference. Jason Cappa, who comes from a family of coaches and educators, was hired in April as Quaker Valley football coach. After winless season, Hopewell driven to make statement OLSH driven to return to WPIAL championship game with new coach Football team looks to get in on championship act at Neshannock 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. Hopewell football comes into the 2022 season more motivated than ever. Scroll through the page to find your team or click a classification to jump there. Thats because the WPIAL has shrunk the bracket from 12 teams to eight, meaning a team with as few as two losses might miss the playoffs. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. Pleasant, Mt. Belle Vernon roars into Class 3A with Quinton Martin, strong supporting cast Seventy-three teams will learn their. Thomas Jeffersons Jordan Mayer works out in practice before last season. That time has come, and the path to the postseason will be finalized Saturday when Trib HSSN reveals the brackets for the 2022 WPIAL football playoffs. After losing to Rochester earlier in the season, the Chargers wanted vengeance on their conference foes. Lebanon matches rival Upper St. Clair shot for shot in double-overtime win Laurel Highlands fends off Belle Vernon surge to win. With deep roster, California sets sights on playoff run The 6-foot-3, 220-pound junior announced his decision on Twitter. But those injuries could provide a boost to the 2022 campaign. Scouting the offensive line And one of the leading receivers from last season, Greensburg Salems Cody Rubrecht, is becoming a quarterback. For the first time since 1957, Knoch will play exclusively on the road. Coach Dominic Pecora and his Wildcats are angling for the WPIAL playoffs for a seventh season in a row. Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title (Error. If anyones ever been ready for his first head coaching job, its Unions Kim Niedbala. The Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the way to the WPIAL semifinals. Hows this for a good quarterback-receiver combination? I love color, and my Slogger shoes are my trademark, said Oster, as he watered his plants at his Ross home. Planting summer bulbs can be done right now. Deer Lakes in position to return to playoffs Can they do it? Four conferences have been consolidated into three with the total number of teams in the class dropping from 27 to 23. Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne among 32 nominees for NFL's Don Shula Award | Trib HSSN Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne, who led the Rams to a state title this season, was one of 32 coaches nationwide nominated for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year award. New coach brings best of Beaver County football to New Brighton Mt. Nick Carney works out during a recent practice at Knoch High School. The TribLIVE High School Sports Network is the official audio & streaming network of the WPIAL. Defending champion Bishop Canevin the team to beat North Catholic enters the 2022 season in a new classification with a different home field, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and many new starters. But his sentiment still is clear. The Foxes won their first WPIAL playoff game since 1997, a 13-10 victory at Upper St. Clair, a school with one of the highest winning percentages in WPIAL history at .702, a 473-193-9 overall mark. When he was hired in April to replace Dan Knause as head coach of the Chartiers Valley football program, one of the first thoughts Aaron Fitzpatrick had was, Its go time.. 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. 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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. He also had 30 tackles and two forced fumbles for the Gators, who won a share of the conference title in the Big East. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Be sure to visit TribHSSN.triblive.com throughout the season for game coverage, recaps, previews, features, statistics, schedules, broadcasts, podcasts and more. Gallagher, also a basketball star for the Mustangs, committed to West Virginia to play wide receiver. Posted by Dr_GIR. The Armstrong River Hawks are ready for one last ride with their standout quarterback Cadin Olsen at the helm. Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins carries for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Beaver Falls on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. Alualu added 264 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Hayes rushed for 1,982 yards and scored 30 touchdowns as the Quips repeated as WPIAL Class 4A champions and returned to the state finals. After trying season, Greensburg C.C. Scouting the tight ends Storino was hired in March as Seton LaSalles coach following a tumultuous 2021 season, as the Rebels lost six of their first seven games before finishing with a 3-7 record in Class 2A. Seventy-three teams will learn their opening-round opponents on the WPIAL Football Playoff Pairings Show, beginning at 2 p.m. exclusively on Trib HSSN. The inside linebacker had 61 tackles, including 11 for a loss, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. FitzSimmons was a first-year starter at running back but quickly proved himself as one of the top two-way players in the WPIAL. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @BHartlep_Trib. Five offensive linemen. West Mifflin has been a fixture in WPIAL Class 4A football, but due to realignment, the Titans are competing in 3A for the next two seasons. Behind alum Ben Hoffer, Yough aims to turn program around The Bears lost in the first round of the playoffs last season and coach Wayne Wade has noticed folks seem to have forgotten about them. Plum football coach Matt Morgan watched a young group of players mature on the fly to win three of their last five games and earn a playoff berth last season. With star QB leading way, Washington looks to peak at right time Consider, the first pure tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was from the WPIAL: Aliquippa grad Mike Ditka in 1988. Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston Latrobe works toward more victories after move to Class 4A Injuries to two key players derailed Franklin Regionals 2021 football season. When Bob Palko made the big move to Mt. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Connellsville, which enters the season riding a 17-game losing streak, hasnt qualified for the WPIAL playoffs since 2014. Bill Hartlep is the sports editor of theTribune-Review. The Beth-Center Bulldogs are making the move from Class 2A to Class A this season. It is better to be the shark than the minnow, and Latrobe might be ready to raise its fin in a new classification. It was two decades ago Oct. 4, 2002 when East Alleghenys Josh Miller kicked a 55-yard field goal, a feat that still stands as the longest known in WPIAL history. Knoch prepares to tackle all-road schedule Hell graduate with more than 3,000 career rushing yards, 40 TDs and 15 INTs. South Side has weapons to compete with Class As best Defensively, he was a standout in the secondary who added two interceptions and 26 tackles. That door is the semifinals, and hopefully we can knock it down and move to the next level.. Palmieri had one of the all-time best individual efforts in the state finals. The TribLive High School Sports Network has broadcasts Cornells 50th anniversary season last year was a successful one. Click here for TribLIVE and HSSN's Gameplan. Lawson ranked fifth among all WPIAL receivers with 55 catches for 871 yards and scored a team-high 11 touchdowns. There was a zero in the wins column, but South Fayettes conference record didnt tell the entire story. At its zenith, the highest classification in the WPIAL, then called Quad-A, had 28 teams in the early 2000s. Confidence isnt lacking inside the football locker room at Serra Catholic. Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 10, 2023 Mt. 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. Lebanons Alex Tecza, Penn-Traffords Cade Yacamelli and Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes also led their teams to PIAA titles a year ago. r/Triblive 6 min. Jeannette quarterback Kymone Brown looks to throw during a passing tournament. 2 Pine-Richland (9-3) at Norwin, noon. presses forward with talented roster, high hopes Back in Century Conference, Brentwood looks to return to playoffs With slew of starters returning, expectations soaring at Bethel Park The players and the coaches want to prove they can play with anyone in the Western Hills conference. Three years removed from a winless season, coach Tanner Garry and the Fort Cherry Rangers are turning the ship around. Melzer to setup a touchdown before the half during WPIAL 6A Championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Norwin High School. The Falcons have endured back-to-back losing seasons and havent tasted victory since defeating Albert Gallatin to close out the 2019 season. Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the states top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State. North Catholic embraces new challenge in Class 4A Quarterback Ben DeMotte holds a football at the Fox Chapel High School Stadium. So, no, high school teams havent forgotten about the run game. Avella owns one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. Hes already nearing 4,000 career yards. Gallagher showed his versatility once again. TribLIVE High School Sports Network is the official streaming network of the #WPIAL. Unions Braylon Thomas celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class A championship game against Bishop Canevin on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. He had 21 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns, earning all-conference honors on that side of the football. Senior night promises to be a short affair at Peters Township. Luke Travelpiece is going into his seventh year as Rams head coach and is looking to improve in some areas. Explore tweets of TribLive HSSN @TribLiveHSSN on Twitter. Also, check out the complete brackets once they are revealed on Trib HSSN. 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. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Upper St. Clairs Aidan Besselman celebrates as the Panthers knock off Gateway, 24-21, on Nov. 4, 2022, at Gateway. Some are able to stop the bleeding and continue toward a successful campaign, while others watch as the snowball becomes an avalanche and derails all the hopes for a season. A talented two-way lineman who started at guard and defensive tackle, Cory helped Pine-Richland control the line of scrimmage this season while winning WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A titles. Southmorelands Ty Keffer during a tournament at Greater Latrobe High School. Lebanon #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. Times have been tough for the Connellsville football team for a number of years. And with the rise of pass-heavy spread offenses nowadays, high school teams need as many good cornerbacks as they can find. Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years 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. Penn-Trafford ready to tackle the challenge of staying on top He then passed for 1,272 yards and 13 touchdowns and rushed for 690 yards and 11 more scores. Central Catholics Anthony Speca works out on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Oakland. Lebanon after decades of success and championships at West Allegheny, he knew there was something special about the Blue Devils Class of 2022. The coaching staff is different only in titles. In two seasons, he has 496 career carries for 3,728 yards and 53 touchdowns. Quarterback Kymone Brown looks to defend Tri-County South conference career rushing yards, 40 and. 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