Check out Trib HSSN throughout the postseason for live video and audio coverage. First playoff victory since 1978. Central Catholics Cole Sullivan pulls in a late second-quarter pass beating North Alleghenys Campbell. Bill Hartlep is the sports editor of theTribune-Review. It goes without saying that there is much optimism around the Monessen football program as the 2022 season dawns. South Side has weapons to compete with Class As best And with the rise of pass-heavy spread offenses nowadays, high school teams need as many good cornerbacks as they can find. No one needs to tell Hampton first-year coach Steve Sciullo about the importance of an offensive line. New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of Oct. 31-Nov. 5 Trib HSSN has video and audio football coverage of opening night of the 2022 WPIAL football playoffs on Friday with coverage concluding with. 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. He has college offers from Pitt, Cincinnati and Syracuse. 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. Its a challenge Ruane will embrace. He was talking about growing up working for his parents mail-order bulb business. With star QB leading way, Washington looks to peak at right time Melzer to setup a touchdown before the half during WPIAL 6A Championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Norwin High School. 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. Experience puts Montour in the mix as a challenger in deep Class 4A field Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen throws a pass against Mars on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at Armstrong High School. With losing streak snapped, Ambridge turns attention to playoff win About 10 hours later, the team reassembles for a rise-and-shine workout. By: Chris Harlan Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert doesnt make too much of his teams drop to Class 3A, though it would be hard to blame him for being excited. If anyones ever been ready for his first head coaching job, its Unions Kim Niedbala. Tim Storino appears to be in the right place at the right time. Lebanons Alex Tecza, Penn-Traffords Cade Yacamelli and Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes also led their teams to PIAA titles a year ago. After rare down season, Jeannette ready to rebuild under new coach Tom Paulone Enick is a three-year starter whose teams went 25-9 and won a state title in 2021. Westmoreland Sports Network Smail KIA Broadcasts There are currently no future broadcasts scheduled. With co-op in 2nd year, Shady Side Academy ready for bump up to Class 3A Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years Paul Pattera and Lou Rood have the call on video stream as the Panthers battle the Rams, starting at 11:50 a.m. on Trib HSSN. But dont forget about the tight end tradition. The junior topped 1,000 yards both rushing and passing as Union won its first WPIAL title since 1959. With losing streak in rearview mirror, Northgate excited about progress Also, check out the complete brackets once they are revealed on Trib HSSN. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas. Scouting the wide receivers Lebanon matches rival Upper St. Clair shot for shot in double-overtime win Laurel Highlands fends off Belle Vernon surge to win. Thomas led the Scotties on a historic playoff run to the state finals. This is the third year that schools have a choice to play a nonconference football game or just play a second scrimmage. Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the state's top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State.. Check out the updated WPIAL football playoff brackets for all six classes. Valley alum Dave Heavner wants to bring pride back to Vikings program The 2018 high school football season kicks off for many teams this weekend with Week Zero. Hell start the process with a culture shift for 2022. 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. In winter 2020, Aliquippa challenged the PIAA assertion, under the competitive-balance rule, that it should move up from Class 3A to Class 4A. Every football team has to deal with injuries. Lebanon starts new season with lots of fresh faces Brookins led the Ironmen to the WPIAL Class 2A title by scoring 35 touchdowns. For the first time under coach Brian Hanson, the West Greene football team will go into the season with a new look. New Pine-Richland coach wants to play Western Pa. football Westinghouse quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo celebrates the Bulldogs final touchdown against Steel Valley during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at West Mifflin High School. In tiny field of 5, contenders line up to take shot at Mt. The football team has only five seniors, so coach T.J. Plack will turn to his junior and sophomore classes to fill some leading roles as the Indians seek a sixth straight trip to the WPIAL playoffs. The Bearcats entered the preseason with 28 players on their roster, but only four are seniors. Beaver Falls, other perennial powers to duke it out by TribLive HSSN Varsity Football Watch Later Mount Lebanon High School Peters Township High School on demand Oct 14, 2022 4:00 PM PDT PITTSBURGH, PA Pub. Defensively, he had four interceptions. Now, he has big plans for his alma mater big being a relative term. In tiny field of 5, contenders line up to take shot at Mt. 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. You can contact Bill at bhartlep@triblive.com or via Twitter @BHartlep_Trib. Pleasants starting quarterback from 2021 wont be lining up behind center this season. 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. Jason Cappa, who comes from a family of coaches and educators, was hired in April as Quaker Valley football coach. Coming off its best season since 2010, North Hills is ready to begin writing a fresh chapter. 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. Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes celebrates a first-half touchdown during the first half of the Quips 42-7 victory over McKeesport in the 2022 WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Nov. 18, 2022, in Canonsburg. I love color, and my Slogger shoes are my trademark, said Oster, as he watered his plants at his Ross home. He started the season at wide receiver and caught four touchdowns before moving back to quarterback. Trib HSSN is the broadcast home of the WPIAL football playoffs. Pleasant, Mt. This years race might look very similar. Coach Dominic Pecora and his Wildcats are angling for the WPIAL playoffs for a seventh season in a row. He has Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia among his college offers. 13 Blackhawk (4-7) in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Friday. Brownsville embarks on independent schedule following another coaching change Can they do it? New Jefferson-Morgan coach focused on creating competitive culture 1 North Allegheny (10-1) vs. No. The Navy recruit was a leader on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Ben DeMotte holds a football at the Fox Chapel High School Stadium. Terry Fetsko Jr. started in Chartiers-Houstons program as a ballboy. Let the games begin for everybody. Lebanon after decades of success and championships at West Allegheny, he knew there was something special about the Blue Devils Class of 2022. Northgate head coach Chris Lucas urges on his players during practice Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Northgate High School. 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. He rushed for 1,279 yards and added 424 yards more on 28 catches. Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane is faced with something hes never encountered before: preparing a team to defend a WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championship. Despite graduation losses, Carmichaels expects to be right in thick of Tri-County South race After graduations, transfers, coaching change, Seton LaSalle moving in all new direction Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football. Interest level high at Derry following 2 subpar seasons After taste of playoff success, Fox Chapel back for more The list goes on and on. With new coach at helm, Indiana continues quest for WPIAL success from afar 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. Yes. With an experienced roster returning, coach Aaron Giorgis staff and the team have built a strong bond. Preview story: Program-boosting coaches lead North Allegheny, Central Catholic into WPIAL Class 6A title game. Pine-Richland's Ryan Palmieri carries past Imhotep Charter's Mysir Mayo and Amaury Hunter during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on. Nick Carney works out during a recent practice at Knoch High School. Let the games begin! With Morsillo at quarterback, Westinghouse became the first City League team to reach the state finals since 1997. Returning three all-conference players will help the Hounds cause. will pay off. Penn-Trafford quarterback Conlan Greene looks to throw at Greater Latrobe High School. Consider, the first pure tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was from the WPIAL: Aliquippa grad Mike Ditka in 1988. Lindsey is a hard-hitting linebacker on a defense that won 25 consecutive games. A changing of the guard in WPIAL Class 3A football will occur in 2022 and Belle Vernon, a Class 4A finalist last year, is favored to be the top team to replace three-time WPIAL champion Central Valley. Mars slowly but surely acclimating to coach Eric Kasperowiczs system He was named the TribLive HSSN Class 5A Player of the Year. Added depth, drop to Class 5A fuel optimism at Hempfield 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. Visit TribHSSN.triblive.com from now through the PIAA finals for comprehensive coverage of WPIAL football, including audio and video broadcasts. After years of despair in the WPIAL, Brownsvilles football program is on the move. Big, strong offensive line makes West Mifflin a team to watch in Class 3A Luke Travelpiece is going into his seventh year as Rams head coach and is looking to improve in some areas. Friday, November 18, 2022 | 9:37 AM. ago. Data. The Jaguars fell short on all three of their annual goals of winning conference, WPIAL and PIAA titles, and the TJ coaching staff hopes that fact doesnt bode well for opponents this fall. TribLive HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Oct. 2, 2022 By: Chris Harlan Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 5:31 PM Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Steel Valley remained on top of the. Championship roster almost entirely intact as Bishop Canevin aims to defend WPIAL title The storied history of WPIAL football often focuses on its quarterbacks or defensive backs. 2022 City League preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested By: Bill Hartlep Lovelace helped the Blue Devils reach the WPIAL playoffs for the second year in a row. By: Chris Harlan Dave Brozeski stops short of using air quotes when he talks about Norwin dropping down to Class 5A this football season. 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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. 186 nationally. In one sense, WPIAL Class 2A football looks radically different this season. The bar is always set high at North Allegheny. WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Cadin Olsen guides Armstrong past Blackhawk in 1st round tribhssn.triblive.com Cadin Olsen threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 72 yards to lead No. Moon is one year removed from a historic run for the program, making its first championship appearance since 1998. Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight Blackhawk looking to reverse close losses, return to playoffs 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. Ed Dalton hasnt lost his swagger. Roger Beitel begins his 19th year as head football coach at Ligonier Valley, and he hopes the 2022 season isnt as bizarre as 2021. Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall. Hows this for a good quarterback-receiver combination? Expectations soar as defending state champ Aliquippa brings back loaded roster Nearly three dozen WPIAL and City League football teams changed coaches since last season, some involving head coaches whod spent a decade or more in one place. After injuries derailed last season, West Allegheny brings back experienced roster Times have been tough for the Connellsville football team for a number of years. Central Valleys Brett FitzSimmons takes a hand-off during practice in Center. There was a zero in the wins column, but South Fayettes conference record didnt tell the entire story. Riverview rebuilding project could pay off this season Pub. Leechburgs Braylan Lovelace (Pitt), Washington Davoun Fuse (Rutgers), Brashears Kameron Cheatom (Akron), Bethel Parks Gavin Moul (Delaware) and Seneca Valleys Chris DAppolonia (Toledo) and Aiden Lyczek (Navy) have already committed to Division I schools. 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. Nothing could have prepared Greensburg Central Catholics Marko Thomas for what he and his team faced in his first year as head coach of the Centurions. 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. Summer. Pleasant coach Jason Fazekas is pleased with the progress that sophomore Cole Chatfield has made in the offseason which allows him to utilize the talent of Tyler Reese in different ways to benefit the team. Chartiers Valley hopes to be a Payne for Parkway Conference foes North Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022 You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . 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. 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. Despite roster losses, reloaded Laurel in good position to contend in Class A Such was the case for West Allegheny in 2021. New Yough coach Ben Hoffer used to shed tacklers and score touchdowns with ease when he played on Cougar Mountain. Its a task Hanson is looking forward to. 2021 statistics: Passed for 1,306 yards and 20 touchdowns; rushed for 651 yards and 11 TDs Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team Tyree Alualu, North Allegheny Aidan Besselman, Upper St.. Class A teams are usually lucky to have 30 players on the roster. Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher carries against Belle Vernon on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. Lindsey also scored five TDs. 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. Although Baldwin has taken a step down from Class 6A to 5A this season, its 2022 schedule still can be considered a grind. Speca first emerged on the recruiting scene two years ago as a ninth grader when he earned freshman All-American honors from MaxPreps. After winning WPIAL and state championships, expectations couldnt be any higher for an Aliquippa football team that brings almost everyone back. High school football season is fast approaching, and Tribune-Review writers and photographers are traveling around Western Pa. to preview the 2022 campaign. The inside linebacker had 61 tackles, including 11 for a loss, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. With a new coach on board, Derry has been repositioned in Class 2A. Gallagher showed his versatility once again. Mapletown players run after practice on Aug. 18. 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. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 | 2:30 AM. Remember Clairton? The Beth-Center Bulldogs are making the move from Class 2A to Class A this season. South Fayette looks to turn hard-luck losses into conference wins New Penn Hills coach wants to ramp up aggressiveness Scouting the quarterbacks Boyd was named the TribLive HSSN Class 6A Player of the Year. Mayer was already one of the top pass rushers, but this year showed his pass-catching abilities as the Jaguars reached the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals. Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review. Enick received the Bill Fralic Award earlier this month as the top lineman in the WPIAL. He had seven interceptions this fall for the WPIAL Class 4A champions but also was a big-play threat on offense. A new coach, a new quarterback and a new playbook. Click here for TribLIVE and HSSN's Gameplan. He has Boston College among his first Division I offers. The athletes who play defensive line are maybe the most varied of any group in high school football. Be sure to visit TribHSSN.triblive.com throughout the season for game coverage, recaps, previews, features, statistics, schedules, broadcasts, podcasts and more. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. On offense, Harper had 38 catches for 619 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Hed coached junior varsity football at Summit Academy seven years ago but took time off. Dropping to Class 5A means little to Hempfield, at least on paper. 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. Thomas Jeffersons Jordan Mayer works out in practice before last season. The Frazier football team wasnt happy with the way things went throughout the 2021 season. West Mifflin quarterback Tayshaun McMillan throws during quarterback camp in July at Valley High School. The top player will be released each Friday morning. Norwin has postseason aspirations amidst field of new 5A opponents Walker caught 33 passes for 586 yards and scored six times as the team went 13-1 and returned to the state finals. Fresh faces ready to make impact as West Greene looks to defend Tri-County South title Despite playoff win, Shenango wants to shake off disappointing 2021 Pine-Richlands Ryan Palmieri carries past Imhotep Charters Mysir Mayo and Amaury Hunter during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. Scouting the new coaches He also added 71 tackles on defense for a team that went 11-2. Bethel Park coach Brian DeLallo can count on an impressive list of returning players for the 2022 edition of his football team. He also had 30 tackles and two forced fumbles for the Gators, who won a share of the conference title in the Big East. Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. 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. 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. Hayes was named the TribLive HSSN Class 4A Player of the Year. With experienced roster returning, Waynesburg sets bar higher Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner eludes Seneca Valleys Logan Armstrong during their game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Jackson. Producing a winning football program at Imani Christian isnt an impossible dream. Boyd proved himself as a big-play threat for the WPIAL Class 6A champions. Expect balanced offense, young players in key spots for Bentworth with this season Shaler looks to learn lessons from losing streak Behind alum Ben Hoffer, Yough aims to turn program around Watch the #WPIAL 4A Football Championship on #HSSN. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. 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. 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. After competitive offseason, Avella aims to return to playoff contention But it all ended with a most unsatisfying conclusion. Mt. Despite an early-season injury, he rushed for 1,164 yards on 143 carries, scored 15 touchdowns and added seven interceptions as the Tigers went 11-2. #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. No. It is better to be the shark than the minnow, and Latrobe might be ready to raise its fin in a new classification. Seneca Valleys Luke Lawson works out on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at NexTier Stadium. Last year, the Washington football team was a case study in peaking at the wrong time. Over the last year or so, there have been so many championship parades in front of the high school that the traffic pattern has worn grooves in the pavement. Long-time Mapletown coach George Messich has been coaching football for a little more than four decades, and its pretty safe to say he knows a good thing when he sees it. Avella owns one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. Pine-Richland, Aliquippa, Belle Vernon and Union also reached Cumberland Valley, the new home for the PIAA finals.. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Avonworth hopes to climb to top of Western Hills and beyond Blackhawk football is a storied program that has won four WPIAL championships. Central Valleys Jayvin Thompson celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against North Catholic on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field. Heres how to watch Saturdays games, sponsored by U.S. Air Force and First National Bank: No. Rivals rated Speca as a four-star prospect and the ninth-best inside linebacker in the country in the 2024 class. No disrespect to the current opponents, but dropping down just might suit the Trojans better after several fruitless seasons in Class 3A. Losing a quarterback who passed and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and a player who set the programs all-time scoring record to graduation would be a lot for any high school team, let alone one in Class A. Thats the situation Carmichaels finds itself in in 2022, but Mighty Mikes coach Ron Gallagher isnt deterred. He rushed 252 times for 1,466 yards and 20 touchdowns, including the first two in the WPIAL Class A finals. 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. Along with earning a spot among the leagues top five rushers, Central Valleys Landon Alexander, Mt. QB Xander LeFebvre, Western Beaver out to earn respect Hes already nearing 4,000 career yards. The Spartans are returning to the Class 2A Century Conference for at least the next two seasons, reverting back to the early years of last decade. He teamed with receivers Vernon Settles (54 catches) and Peter Gonzalez (42) to take the Vikings to the WPIAL Class 6A final. But, coming off his first losing season in 10 years at McGuffey, Dalton minces no words. Lebanon, Experienced Seneca Valley squad ready to make a run for gold in Class 6A, Perfection in the past, Mt. North Allegheny expects to be in the title mix in Class 6A Upper St. Clairs Aidan Besselman celebrates as the Panthers knock off Gateway, 24-21, on Nov. 4, 2022, at Gateway. Greensburg Salem puts offense in hands of skilled standout Cody Rubrecht 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. 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. With deep roster, California sets sights on playoff run 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.. Central Catholic looking to regain championship swagger The Rams offense averaged 205 rushing yards per game and scored 50 touchdowns. Trinity, which has missed the playoffs for four straight seasons, is looking to turn the program around with Knause now running the show. 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. In practice before last season around the Monessen football program at Imani Christian isnt an impossible.. No words case for West Allegheny, central Valleys Brett FitzSimmons takes a hand-off during practice in center with! 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