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Beaver County team-by-team football schedules for 2024 season
As teams across Beaver County begin to ramp up their summer workout programs this past week, that can only mean one thing and that is that the high school football season is just around the corner with many teams across the area kicking off their respective seasons on Aug. 23 with Week 0 play.
Record-Breaking WPIAL QB Transferring to Central Catholic
A record-breaking WPIAL freshman is headed to one of the top high school programs in Western Pennsylvania to finish his prep career. Jaivin Peel — a 6-foot, 185-pound quarterback in the class of 2027 — is transferring from Western Beaver to Central Central, according to multiple reports. The rising sophomore will be in the mix to replace the outgoing Peyton Wehner.
PIAA appeals case vs. Aliquippa football heard Tuesday in court
ALIQUIPPA — Tuesday morning marked the hearing to consider the PIAA’s emergency application against the Aliquippa School District to force the Aliquippa football program into a higher classification for the 2024 football season. For about an hour Tuesday morning, both PIAA attorney Kandice Hull and Aliquippa attorney Tina...
PIAA Board of Directors set to meet today to discuss competitive balance rule amid battle with Aliquippa
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) - On Wednesday, the PIAA Board of Directors is expected to hold its annual summer meeting. The board will be considering changing the competitive balance rule which would affect how schools are classified when it comes to competition. This meeting is happening just one day after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard the case between PIAA and Aliquippa over its football classification. Aliquippa has continued its fight against being moved up to 5A under the PIAA's competitive balance rule. Aliquippa's fight continuesOn Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court heard arguments on Tuesday from both Aliquippa and the PIAA and the judge's decision is...
Aliquippa players and coaches not thrown off after coaching changes
ALIQUIPPA — Whenever there is a coaching change within a program, sometimes there are growing pains that come along with adjusting to a new face at the helm and changes in how the program is run. But for Aliquippa players and coaches alike, when head coach Mike Warfield announced that he would be...
The Frank Walker Law/PSN Daily Notebook – July 19
UPDATE, 9 AM: Robert Morris offered 6-foot-3 guard Kam Sanders from the class of 2025. The staff also extended an offer to Jarrett Fairley, a 6-foot guard out of Hoover, Alabama. Robert Morris Basketball Recruiting Board. UPDATE, 7 AM: Chrys Black Jr. — a 5-foot-7, 160-pound athlete from Central Catholic...
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Aliquippa’s Larry Moon III
Aliquippa cornerback Larry Moon III’s stock continues to rise through the offseason. Moon is coming off a strong freshman season at Central Catholic that turned many heads across the WPIAL. His last game at Central Catholic was a loss in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game to North Allegheny. Moon is prepared to rewrite his ending.
Young go-kart racer living life in the fast lane
For 11-year-old Brecksville resident Brady Lewandowski, checkered flags and finishing ahead of the pack has become a way of life. Lewandowski, who began go-kart racing at age 5, won his first championship in the 8-12 age group at Thompson Kart Raceway in 2021. He currently trains and competes in a 10-race series at Pitt Race Karting in Wampum, Pennsylvania, in the Junior Sportsman’s Class. He also competes in national go-kart racing events held at the track.
Here Are the Pittsburgh Athletes Going to the Paris Olympics
Pittsburgh is sending several athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to swim, row, jump, wrestle, kick and bounce their way onto the world stage. Opening ceremonies for the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will kick off on Friday, July 26 with a boat parade along the Seine, one of Paris’ most notable attractions.
Steelers Cut Ties with Versatile Safety
In a corresponding transaction to the signing of inside linebacker Tyler Matakevich on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released safety Jalen Elliott. The Notre Dame alum had three stints with the Steelers over the past calendar year, but did not appear in a game last season. Elliot was released at the...
WATCH: Pitt’s Transfer Duo Breaks Down Pitt Culture
On Thursday, Pitt basketball’s transfers — Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn — met with the Pittsburgh media for the first time. The pair talked about their respective recruitments to Pitt, the pitch that Jeff Capel and his staff gave them, and much more. Dunn spoke about his time at Houston, the improvements he has made since playing at Temple, his relationship with Capel, and more. Corhen spoke about the transition between Florida State and Pitt, while also referencing his experience playing alongside Pitt’s guards and forwards so far this summer.
Former Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel transfers to Central Catholic
INDUSTRY — The WPIAL’s all-time leading freshman passer is on the move as former Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel has transferred to Central Catholic High School for his sophomore season. "I was surprised by the move," Western Beaver head coach Ron Busby said. "He came in Tuesday and told me the news after he let some of the team know that he was going to be leaving earlier in the day and it trickled back to me....
Pitt extends coach Jeff Capel through 2029-30
Mar 14, 2024; Washington, D.C., USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Jeff Capel gestures from the bench against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. Pitt coach Jeff Capel signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at...
The 42nd Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival Lineup
What began as a single-day race in Schenley Park in 1983 has become a full-fledged Motorsport Festival packed with 12 events and two race weekends. It all starts this weekend with the Kick-Off Rallye on Sunday, followed by the Walnut Street Car Show on Monday and then continues through August 4.
ESPN Finalized Its Decision On Lee Corso For 2024
The 2024 college football regular season is less than two months away. ESPN's College GameDay, which will feature Nick Saban in 2024, will head to College Station, Texas for Week 1. Texas A&M is set to host Notre Dame in the biggest matchup of the opening weekend. With Saban arriving to the ...
Pittsburgher competing in Paris Paralympic Games
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Calahan Young is one of six athletes chosen to represent Team USA on the men's goalball team. He was also part of the Tokyo 2020 team.Goalball is one of two Paralympic sports that don't have an Olympic counterpart. The sport is designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. Described by the Olympics as an "intense sport," it's played in complete silence so players can hear the ball, which has bells inside.Calahan is on the roster along with Tre'Shaun Faison, Christian King, Tyler Merren, Matt Simpson...
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