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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 8
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 8 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Northeast Shaler (2-6, 2-1) at Fox Chapel (2-6, 0-4) 7 p.m. Friday, Burke Stadium, Fox Chapel Last week: Shaler 17, North Hills 14; Plum 35, Fox Chapel 0 Last year’s meeting: Shaler 35, Fox...
Pitt picked 14th in ACC preseason men’s basketball poll
Pitt’s offseason roster overhaul apparently wasn’t convincing enough for voters in the ACC preseason men’s basketball poll. The Panthers were picked 14th in the 18-team league when the ACC released the poll Tuesday. The 49-person voting panel selected Duke to finish first, ahead of Louisville, North Carolina, NC State and...
Penn State fires coach James Franklin after 3 straight losses
Penn State fired football coach James Franklin following the team’s third straight loss, the university announced Sunday. The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), who were among preseason favorites to contend for a national title, had a disappointing effort in a 30-24 White Out loss to Oregon, then dropped a...
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Jared Jones honored by PIAA
In honor of National Coaches Day last week, the PIAA announced the selections for the 2024-25 PIAA Coaches of the Year. Quaker Valley track and field coach Jared Jones was among 25 coaches across 13 boys and girls sports to be recognized. He was honored for his work with the...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 7
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 7 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Big East Armstrong (3-4, 2-1) at Kiski Area (3-4, 2-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Richard Dilts Stadium, Allegheny Township Last week: Woodland Hills 50, Armstrong 14; Kiski Area 34, Latrobe 13 Last year’s meeting: Kiski...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 6
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 6 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Big East Latrobe (2-4, 1-2) at Kiski Area (2-4, 1-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Richard J. Dilts Stadium, Allegheny Township Last week: Woodland Hills 33, Latrobe 9; Kiski Area 14, Franklin Regional 7 Last year’s...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 5
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for A-K Valley teams in Week 5: Class 5A Big East Franklin Regional (0-5, 0-2) at Kiski Area (0-5, 0-2) 7 p.m. Friday, Richard Dilts Stadium, Allegheny Township Last week: Gateway 33, Franklin Regional 28; Penn-Trafford 42, Kiski Area 0 Last year’s meeting:...
Citing lack of healthy players, Springdale postpones football game vs. Leechburg
The Springdale football team was forced to postpone Friday’s game against Leechburg because of a lack of healthy players. Springdale interim athletic director Andy Leviski said the game currently is postponed and not a forfeit. All efforts, he said, will be made to try to make up the game before...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Big East Conference Kiski Area (1-3, 0-1) at Penn-Trafford (3-1, 0-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Warrior Stadium, Harrison City Last week: Gateway 34, Kiski Area 31; Woodland Hills 49, Penn-Trafford 21 Last year’s meeting: Penn-Trafford...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 3
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 3 in the A-K Valley: Class 5A Big East Conference Kiski Area (1-2, 0-0) at Gateway (0-3, 0-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Pete Antimarino Stadium, Monroeville Last week: Hempfield 43, Kiski Area 10; Plum 23, Gateway 14 Last year’s meeting: Gateway 28,...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 2 in the A-K Valley: Nonconference Apollo-Ridge (1-1) at Greensburg Central Catholic (1-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Centurion Stadium, Carbon Last week: Jeannette 35, Apollo-Ridge 22; Greensburg Central Catholic 40, Mt. Pleasant 7 Last year’s meeting: No contest (weather) • The teams...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in the A-K Valley: Nonconference Baldwin (0-1) at Fox Chapel (0-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Burke Stadium, Fox Chapel Last week: Thomas Jefferson 69, Baldwin 6; Allderdice 30, Fox Chapel 7 Last year’s meeting: Fox Chapel 38, Baldwin 7 Baldwin is...
Creating competition a top priority for Brownsville’s 1st-year coach
Cody Castor wants competition. Whether it’s in the weight room, battling for a starting position during practice or smacking pads with an opponent under the Friday night lights, Brownsville’s first-year coach is seeking competitive fire from the Falcons. As the old adage says, “Competition breeds success.” It will be a...
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero in the A-K Valley: Nonconference Allderdice at Fox Chapel 7 p.m. Friday, Burke Stadium, Fox Chapel Last year’s meeting: Allderdice 20, Fox Chapel 9 Allderdice got off to a strong start last season, outscoring its first five opponents 115-24, including...
Returning quarterback could help bring stability Springdale needs
Springdale’s offense lacked consistency last season, with injuries and a shorthanded roster forcing coach Chad Walsh to switch his entire scheme upwards of five times. Having to swap linemen and shift skill players over and over was done out of necessity and wasn’t ideal for competing in the Class A...
After winless campaign, Springdale hoping to get stronger, more physical
As Springdale wrapped up a recent football practice, each player shook hands with the entire coaching staff, a sign of respect encouraged throughout the program. The Dynamos hope to see respect returned during the 2025 season, but they know they will have to earn it after enduring a winless campaign...
WPIAL Class A preview: 3-peat within reach for Fort Cherry, but contenders are lurking
Fort Cherry defeated Clairton by the slimmest margin in the WPIAL football final at Acrisure Stadium last season. That 21-20 victory showed just how evenly matched the Class A powerhouses were. Expect much of the same this fall. The Rangers are chasing a three-peat while the perennial power Bears will...
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River. The longtime broadcast team of Mike Choma and Mike Pavlik will be in the press box calling Burrell football games this fall. Starting with Saturday’s scrimmage, the pair plans to livestream...
The week ahead: Pirates to visit Milwaukee, Chicago
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: at Brewers 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 2:10 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The NL Central-leading Brewers had won 10 of their past 11 games entering their series with the Mets. They are 4-3 against the...
Pirates prospect watch: Will Taylor flashes power potential
Will Taylor Position: OF Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 180 pounds Level: High-A Greensboro Notable: Taylor is getting a reputation for coming through in the clutch. The Pirates’ fifth-round pick (No. 145 overall) in 2024, Taylor hit his third career grand slam Aug. 2 as High-A Greensboro scored a 10-2 win over...
The week ahead: Pirates to welcome Giants, Reds
Here’s a look at next week’s Pittsburgh Pirates schedule: vs. Giants 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Giants come to town looking for revenge after being swept by the Pirates earlier this week. The Bucs outscored San Francisco, 11-7,...
Pirates prospect watch: Reliever Beau Burrows completes tour of minor-league system
Beau Burrows Position: RHP Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds Level: Triple-A Notable: Beau Burrows has visited his share of Pirates minor-league facilities this season. The righty reliever was called up to Triple-A Indianapolis this week to complete his tour through the Bucs minor-league system. He suited up for Low-A Bradenton,...
Pitt, Penn State to renew basketball rivalry
The Pitt and Penn State rivalry has been a much-discussed and debated topic for years across Pennsylvania. Though the schools’ administrators have not been able to renew the longtime matchup on the football field, they were able to find a spot in the schedule for the men’s basketball teams to...
On Sports: Steelers to reveal throwback uniforms; Pirates welcome Tigers to PNC ParkVideo
Monday’s “On Sports,” pinch-hitting for “First Call,” has a look at a big reveal for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kenny Pickett gets his ring, and the Pirates are hoping to rebound from a forgettable series against the lowly White Sox. Throwbacks to drop The Steelers will reveal their throwback uniforms Monday...
Baltimore Ravens training camp preview: MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, top-flight defense form a contender
BALTIMORE RAVENS (12-5) OPEN CAMP: July 23, Under Armour Performance Center, Owings Mills, Md. LAST YEAR: Baltimore was one of the top contenders in the AFC, taking first in the AFC North and beating the Steelers, 28-14, in the wild-card round before falling to Buffalo, 27-25, in the divisional round....
