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Yough comes alive in 2nd half to beat Charleroi, improve to 2-0
Some football experts say that the most important drives in a football game are the ones right after halftime. That proved to be the case for Yough on Friday night in its Week 1 matchup versus Charleroi at Myron Pottios Stadium. After being shut out in the first half, the...
‘This isn’t the Army.’ Father outraged when volleyball practice leaves daughter with blistered hands
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WPXI) – Parents in Pennsylvania are demanding answers after their kids came home from volleyball practice with serious blisters on their hands. Parents said the students were told to do extreme workouts on a very hot day. “It’s child abuse. It basically is child abuse. That’s the...
Legendary Pittsburgh radio host signs contract extension
Pittsburgh radio legend Mark Madden recently announced on social media that this may be his final week on 105.9 The X. However, his tune changed when it came time for Thursday’s edition of The Mark Madden Show. In a rather vague post on X Tuesday, Madden shared that this could be his final week on Read more... The post Mark Madden signs extension with 105.9 The X after hinting at retirement appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Shots fired near Woodland Hills-Penn Hills high school football game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Shots were fired near the Woodland Hills and Penn Hills high school football game in Turtle Creek at The Wolvarena on Friday night.Turtle Creek Mayor Adam Forgie said the shots were fired at a pharmacy down the street and heard by the crowd at The Wolvarena, the home stadium for Woodland Hills High School. That is when chaos ensued, as spectators began running for the exits."It did cause the students to freak out, and rightfully so, when they heard the shots," the mayor told KDKA-TV. "And more or less what I understand, it was a stampede of...
State Representatives write resolution on televised Steelers games, seeking fan input
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Two Pennsylvania State Representatives are looking to help Pittsburgh Steelers fans who want to watch their team play, but are out of the coverage zone. Dauphin County lawmakers Dave Madsen and Justin Fleming have written a resolution that would call for fan input on where...
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 1, 2024
Aug. 31—Class 6A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. North Allegheny, 2-0, 1 2. Central Catholic, 0-2, 2 3. Norwin, 2-0, 3 4. Canon-McMillan, 0-2, 4 5. Seneca Valley, 0-2, 5 Out: none Class 5A 1. Peters Township, 2-0, 1 2. Pine-Richland, 2-0, 2 3. Upper St. Clair, 2-0, 3 4. Woodland Hills, 1-1, 4 5. Bethel Park, 2-0, NR Out: Penn Hills (0-2, 5) Class 4A 1. Aliquippa, 0-0, 1 2. Montour, 1-0, 2 3. Thomas ...
Norwin uses strong ground game to defeat Kiski Area
For the second straight week, Kiski Area played out of conference, hosting Class 6A Norwin on Friday night to open a four game homestand. The Cavaliers, who jumped in front 7-0, trailed 20-7 at halftime. Kiski Area went back in the lead 21-20 before the Knights scored the game’s final 13 points for a 33-21 win at Richard A. Diltz field.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Hempfield’s Dom Detruf shines in return
Hempfield took the field Friday night in its home opener with a surprise starter at quarterback. Junior Dom Detruf, who tried to keep his medical clearance Wednesday under wraps, returned after limited practice time this summer because of myocarditis — an inflamed heart. “We tried to keep it quiet,”...
Pittsburgh vs. Kent State: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Pittsburgh Panthers (0-0) and the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-0) play at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2024. The Panthers’ game against the Golden Flashes will be available on ESPNU. Watch Pittsburgh vs. Kent State for free with a trial to Fubo!. When is Pittsburgh vs. Kent...
Westmoreland County Friday Night Lights - Week One
The combination of Kyle Dupill and opportunistic defense and special teams sparked Franklin Regional in a 49-26 road win against Hempfield Area. Dupill notched 107 yards rushing and three scores on the ground, while the Panthers’ defense created four turnovers, including a pick-six, and the special teams yielded a kickoff return score. Jaymier Austin produced the 82-yard kickoff return, while Darwin Jones notched the interception return score for FR, which moved to 2-0. The Spartans, who dipped to 0-2, were led by returning QB Dom Detruf, who went 19-of-37 for 309 yards, with three TDs and a pair of interceptions. Aidan Stinebiser had three receptions for 45 yards and two TDs for the Spartans, while Nick Marquis recorded two catches for a team-best 70 yards receiving and a score.
High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars
Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night. David Dennison added 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Bethel Park (2-0) while teammate Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 120 yards and one TD.
A Pittsburgh special teams disaster and a ricocheting football sparked the wackiest Kent State touchdown
Pittsburgh football was riding high in the first half of its season opener at home against Kent State, but Maction had other plans. During one of the zaniest moments of the young season, Kent State scored as a inexplicable special teams touchdown as you’re going to see anytime soon.
‘Strongest core of seniors’ has Norwin boys soccer ready for run at repeat , Trib HSSN
Norwin’s Daniel Maddock battles for possession against Warwick during a PIAA Class 4A first-round playoff game last season. With an experienced group of seniors as a pillar, Norwin has its eyes on a WPIAL Class 4A repeat. If the Knights do go back-to-back, veteran coach Scott Schuchert believes his...
Aliquippa's Week 1 contest against Belle Vernon cancelled due to excessive lightning
ALIQUIPPA — Friday night’s football game between Aliquippa and Belle Vernon has been called due to excessive lightning in the area. With 7:03 remaining in the first quarter, officials called a lightning delay due to strikes in the area. After over an hour delay, play resumed for five more minutes before the game...
New season, same results: Football loses first game of season by 31 points
The Kent State football team dropped its first game of the season and 10th game in a row, carrying over from last season. The Flashes lost 55-24 on the road against the University of Pittsburgh Saturday – KSU scored 24 or more points three times last season. The Flashes...
Kent States punt turns into Golden Flashes TD against Pittsburgh
Punting was the flavor of the day as Pitt played Kent State. Desmond Reid took a punt back 78 yards for a touchdown for the Panthers. However, another Golden Flashes kick didn’t turn out as well for the Panthers. Josh Smith kicked the football on a fourth-and-17. Konata Mumphfield...
Pitt running back Rodney Hammond Jr. ineligible for 2024 season
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — University of Pittsburgh running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible for the 2024 season.In an announcement on Friday, the university said Hammond remains a member of the team and is allowed to practice. Pitt did not give a reason for why the senior running back was ruled ineligible. Hammond was set to play a role in the team's backfield this season. In 2023, he rushed 118 times for 547 yards and four touchdowns. He added eight catches for 60 yards. Junior Desmond Ried was named the team's starter at running back earlier this week.The news of Hammond's ineligibility comes one day before the team kicks off the season at Acrsure Stadium against Kent State University. Kickoff is set for noon.In the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference preseason poll from the media, Pitt was picked 13th out of 17 teams.
Frazier out to prove 1-win seasons are thing of the past
Entering the 2024 season, the Frazier football team has plenty to prove. The Commodores want to prove to themselves and their fans that they are a much better team than the last few years’ records have indicated. They also want to prove that they are capable of establishing a winning foundation, which will be built upon in the years to come.
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