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• West A.’s Mike Caputo up to four D-1 offers, 09 Feb 2010 in News
• Norwin hires Art Tragesser as its new football coach, 08 Feb 2010 in GOTW-1
• McKeesport head football coach George Smith resigns, 25 Jan 2010 in GOTW-1
• Zach Hooks, former Charleroi OL, transfers to Aliquippa, 22 Jan 2010 in News
• Big-33 rosters released, 10 Jan 2010 in News
• Upper St. Clair junior-to-be has major Division-1 potential, 10 Jan 2010 in News
• Pryor leads Buckeyes to Rose Bowl victory, 01 Jan 2010 in News
• LaSalle pummels State College, 24-7, 19 Dec 2009 in GOTW-4
• Lancaster Catholic holds off GCC for first PIAA title, 19 Dec 2009 in GOTW-3
• Central fought the “Lauv,” and the “Lauv” won; Selinsgrove wins first PIAA title, 18 Dec 2009 in GOTW-2
• Clairton stymies Bishop McCort; WPIAL wins 30th PIAA title, 18 Dec 2009 in GOTW-1
• PIAA “AAAA” State Championship - State College Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• PIAA “AA” State Championship - Greensburg Central Catholic Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• PIAA “AAAA” State Championship - LaSalle College Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• PIAA “AAA” State Championship - Selinsgrove Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• PIAA “AAA” State Championship - Manheim Central Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• Big plays help State College ground Cumberland Valley, 17 Dec 2009 in GOTW-8
• PIAA “A” State Championship - Clairton Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• PIAA “A” State Championship - Bishop McCort Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• PIAA “AA” State Championship - Lancaster Catholic Preview, 17 Dec 2009 in News
• Indians can’t slow down Gruber, Gorman, Barons; Manheim Central advances to 3rd PIAA championship game, 12 Dec 2009 in GOTW-6
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 14, 06 Dec 2009 in News
• ONE FOR THE AGES: Cumberland Valley stuns McDevitt in double OT, 05 Dec 2009 in GOTW-3
• McCort crushes Millersburg, advances to Eastern Finals, 05 Dec 2009 in GOTW-2
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 13, 29 Nov 2009 in News
• Bishop McDevitt stymies upset-minded Penn Manor, 29 Nov 2009 in GOTW-1
• NUMB3RS GAME: Manheim rolls Conrad Weiser; Williams wins #300, 28 Nov 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 12, 22 Nov 2009 in News
• Coudersport edges Curwensville, 22 Nov 2009 in GOTW-5
• Clarion blanks Cameron County, will play in 8th D9 title game, 22 Nov 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 11, 15 Nov 2009 in News
• WILD HORSES: Mustangs stomp Stingers in D6 quarters, 15 Nov 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 10, 08 Nov 2009 in News
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 9, 01 Nov 2009 in News
• South Fayette blows out Bishop Canevin, 01 Nov 2009 in GOTW-5
• Leechburg denies Wilkinsburg win #500, 31 Oct 2009 in GOTW-1
• Gateway thrashes McKeesport for Foothills Conference title, 31 Oct 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 8, 25 Oct 2009 in News
• Perry outlasts DuBois in a Saturday thriller, 24 Oct 2009 in GOTW-2
• Oliver’s defense stifles Brashear, 24 Oct 2009 in GOTW-1
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 7, 20 Oct 2009 in News
• Video replay aids Penn State in pummeling of Minnesota, 18 Oct 2009 in GOTW-4
• Big fourth quarter propels Forest Hills to victory, 16 Oct 2009 in GOTW-5
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 6, 11 Oct 2009 in News
• Penn State pummels Eastern Illinois, 11 Oct 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 5, 04 Oct 2009 in News
• Bishop McCort thumps Richland 69-35; senior back ties late father’s single-game touchdown record, 03 Oct 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 4, 27 Sep 2009 in News
• UN-HAPPY VALLEY: Iowa shocks Penn State in the national spotlight, 27 Sep 2009 in GOTW-4
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 3, 20 Sep 2009 in News
• Wilmington “Burns” Grove City with 27 second-half points, 20 Sep 2009 in GOTW-8
• Grove City - Wilmington Area preview, 16 Sep 2009 in GOTW-5
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 2, 14 Sep 2009 in News
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Statewide Rankings - Week 1, 07 Sep 2009 in News
• Bellaire, John Marshall play long into the night, 06 Sep 2009 in GOTW-7
• No luck for the Irish - Central Catholic steamrolls Ursuline, 05 Sep 2009 in GOTW-4
• Turquoise and blanked: Steubenville shuts out Woodland Hills, 05 Sep 2009 in GOTW-3
• St. Joe’s Prep stuns McKeesport with 4th quarter comeback, 05 Sep 2009 in GOTW-2
• Buchtel blows past Wheeling Central Catholic, 05 Sep 2009 in GOTW-7
• Upper St. Clair scores 29 unanswered points, defeats Penn-Trafford, 04 Sep 2009 in GOTW-6
• Josh Funk’s 2009 Preseason Statewide Rankings, 31 Aug 2009 in News
• Penn-Trafford - Upper St. Clair Preview, 31 Aug 2009 in GOTW-3
• Akron Buchtel - Wheeling Central Catholic Preview, 31 Aug 2009 in GOTW-4
• McKeesport - St. Joe’s Prep Preview, 31 Aug 2009 in GOTW-5
• Woodland Hills - Steubenville Preview, 31 Aug 2009 in GOTW-6
• Central Catholic - Ursuline Preview, 31 Aug 2009 in GOTW-7
• Bellaire - John Marshall Preview, 31 Aug 2009 in GOTW-8
• Woodland Hills posts outstanding 22-year history, 21 Aug 2009 in News
• Central Catholic proves it can overcome all odds, 21 Aug 2009 in News
• McKeesport’s offense is a high-flying act, 21 Aug 2009 in News
• Friends of Coal Prep Classic press conference highlights game matchups, 30 Jul 2009 in GOTW-5
• Pennsylvania is better off with current 4-class system, 24 Jul 2009 in News
• Lebanon OL commits to Pitt, 21 Jul 2009 in News
• State College WR Alex Kenney verbally commits to Penn State July 14, 16 Jul 2009 in News
• Franklin Regional two-way athlete drawing interest from recruiters, 16 Jul 2009 in News
• Update on Pennsylvania’s 2010 recruiting class, 10 Jul 2009 in News
• Penn Hills WR pares his list to five, 04 Jul 2009 in News
• Franklin Regional OL up to 6 D-1 offers, 04 Jul 2009 in News
• State College OL 1 offer shy of double-digits, 04 Jul 2009 in News
• Central Catholic DB has first D-1 offer, 04 Jul 2009 in News
• Huntingdon Area punter commits to Temple, 04 Jul 2009 in News
• Canon-Mac safety up to 5 D-1 offers, 04 Jul 2009 in News
• Cathedral Prep two-way athlete has 3 D-1 offers, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Penn Cambria athlete generating D-1 interest, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Busy week for Clairton: WR commits to Pitt; RB earns first D-1 offer, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Gateway transfer up to 12 D-1 offers, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Maryland makes offer to Aliquippa QB, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Greensburg CC quarterback up to 3 D-1 offers, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Sto-Rox’ Carswell commits to Pitt, 03 Jul 2009 in News
• Friends of Coal Prep Classic set for Sept. 5, 30 Jun 2009 in GOTW-2
• Ohio fends off pesky Pennsylvania to win Big-33, 20 Jun 2009 in GOTW-4
• East scores 30 unanswered points; pounds West 37-22, 19 Jun 2009 in GOTW-2
• Big-33 Classic helps make up for past Hershey shortcomings, 15 Jun 2009 in GOTW-3
• 9TH annual PSFCA east west all-star game preview, 15 Jun 2009 in News
• East running backs could steal the spotlight in Altoona, 15 Jun 2009 in News
• 52ND BIG 33 FOOTBALL CLASSIC PREVIEW, 15 Jun 2009 in GOTW-2
• Hampton’s Jordan Paskorz commits to Michigan, 30 May 2009 in News
• Brashear athlete up to 6 D-1 offers, 30 May 2009 in News
• Cathedral Prep names Mischler as new coach, 29 Apr 2009 in News
• State College’s Alex Kenney up to 11 D-1 offers; OL Jack Deboef gaining D-1 interest, 26 Apr 2009 in News
• Clairton athlete attracting more D-1 interest, 26 Apr 2009 in News
• Two Penn Hills athletes make verbal commitments, 26 Apr 2009 in News
• Western PA storylines in 2009, 11 Mar 2009 in News
• TJ’s dynasty - where does it rank?, 11 Mar 2009 in News
• Rivals.com releases Top-100 prospects, 11 Mar 2009 in News
• Penn Hills has a trio of D-1 prospects, 24 Feb 2009 in News
• Trinity LB has five D-1 offers, 24 Feb 2009 in News
• Wilmington’s Derrick Burns commits to Pitt, 22 Feb 2009 in News
• Brashear athlete generating Division-1 interest, 22 Feb 2009 in News
• 1,000-yard rushing duos are not as rare as you think, 15 Feb 2009 in News
• Strong Vincent players set for college, 02 Feb 2009 in News
• Paronish accepts half scholarship, will play football for Clarion, 30 Jan 2009 in News
• Northern Cambria safety commits to Clarion, 30 Jan 2009 in News
• Pitt lands Penn Hills’ linebacker, 25 Jan 2009 in News
• Ray Reitz accepts head coaching position at Latrobe, 22 Jan 2009 in News
• Steve Breaston and Big Ben keep Big-33 streak alive, 21 Jan 2009 in News
• Sto-Rox quarterback commits to Penn State, 21 Jan 2009 in News
• Josh Funk’s Final 2008 Statewide Rankings, 14 Dec 2008 in GOTW-5& News
• District 11’s strife is o’er; Liberty claims first PIAA title in OT, 14 Dec 2008 in GOTW-6
• Wilmington stuns West Catholic for first PIAA title, 13 Dec 2008 in GOTW-7
• Vikings’ ship sunk: Thomas Jefferson rolls to 3rd PIAA title, 12 Dec 2008 in GOTW-3
• Rollin’ right along to a PIAA title: Steel-High wins second straight, 12 Dec 2008 in GOTW-4
• PIAA “A” State Title Game - Steelton-Highspire Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-8
• PIAA “A” State Title Game - Clairton Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-7
• PIAA “AA” State Title Game - West Catholic Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-6
• PIAA “AA” State Title Game - Wilmington Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-5
• PIAA “AAA” State Title Game - Archbishop Wood Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-4
• PIAA “AAA” State Title Game - Thomas Jefferson Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-3
• PIAA “AAAA” State Title Game - Bethlehem Liberty Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-2
• PIAA “AAAA” State Title Game - Bethel Park Preview, 10 Dec 2008 in GOTW-1
• Thomas Jefferson rolls on to Hershey, 06 Dec 2008 in GOTW-3
• PIAA “AAAA” Western Final - Bethel Park Preview, 03 Dec 2008 in GOTW-4
• PIAA “AAAA” Western Final - Wilson-West Lawn Preview, 03 Dec 2008 in GOTW-3
• PIAA “AAA” Western Final - West York Area Preview, 03 Dec 2008 in GOTW-2
• PIAA “AAA” Western Final - Thomas Jefferson Preview, 03 Dec 2008 in GOTW-1
• Josh Funk’s 2008 Statewide Rankings, 23 Nov 2008 in News
• Bethel Park stuns Gateway for first WPIAL title, 23 Nov 2008 in GOTW-4
• Thomas Jefferson downs Blackhawk, three-peats as WPIAL champs, 22 Nov 2008 in GOTW-3
• Aliquippa stuns Beaver Falls, wins 13th WPIAL title, 22 Nov 2008 in GOTW-2
• Clairton defeats Monaca for sixth WPIAL title, 22 Nov 2008 in GOTW-1
• WPIAL “A” Championship Preview, 19 Nov 2008 in GOTW-5
• WPIAL “AA” Championship Preview, 19 Nov 2008 in GOTW-4
• WPIAL “AAA” Championship Preview, 19 Nov 2008 in GOTW-3
• WPIAL “AAAA” Championship Preview, 19 Nov 2008 in GOTW-2
• Josh Funk’s 2008 Statewide Rankings, 16 Nov 2008 in News
• Josh Funk’s 2008 statewide rankings, 09 Nov 2008 in News
• Wilmington waxes Girard, 09 Nov 2008 in GOTW-2
• Sharon senior earns his stripes with 5 touchdown performance, 09 Nov 2008 in GOTW-1
• Penn Hills’ defense flashes its “Mason’s” license, stonewalls North Hills, 08 Nov 2008 in GOTW-6
• Girard - Wilmington Area Preview, 05 Nov 2008 in GOTW-3
• Fairview - Sharon Area Preview, 05 Nov 2008 in GOTW-2
• Penn Hills - North Hills Preview, 05 Nov 2008 in GOTW-1
• CZECH-MATE: 3-6 Riverside stuns unbeaten Moniteau, 30 Oct 2008 in GOTW-4
• Cambridge Springs - Saegertown game postponed, 30 Oct 2008 in GOTW-1
• Cambridge Springs - Saegertown preview, 28 Oct 2008 in GOTW-1
• Josh Funk’s Projected 2008 WPIAL playoff seedings, 26 Oct 2008 in GOTW-4
• LIVING THE HIGH LIFE: Greensburg CC’s Miller punishes Jeannette for conference title, 26 Oct 2008 in GOTW-1
• DISBELIEF IN DORMONT: Eagles’ perfect season drowned by Rebels’ defense, 25 Oct 2008 in GOTW-5
• GATEWAY’S GOLDEN: Gators win Foothills Conference title in Thursday night thriller, 24 Oct 2008 in GOTW-8
• Jeannette - Greensburg Central Catholic Preview, 21 Oct 2008 in GOTW-3
• Seton-LaSalle - Keystone Oaks Preview, 21 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• McKeesport Area - Gateway Preview, 21 Oct 2008 in GOTW-1
• SENIORS REIGN SUPREME: Five ECC seniors score touchdowns in 32-7 victory, 18 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• Hilltoppers be-Deviled by Central Cambria, 18 Oct 2008 in GOTW-1
• Portage outlasts North Star, officials, in Friday night thriller, 18 Oct 2008 in GOTW-4
• VIKINGS SET SAIL: Hopewell manhandles Montour, 17 Oct 2008 in GOTW-5
• Montour - Hopewell Preview, 15 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• Ridgway - Elk County Catholic Preview, 14 Oct 2008 in GOTW-4
• Central Cambria - Westmont Hilltop Preview, 14 Oct 2008 in GOTW-3
• Portage Area - North Star Preview, 14 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• Carrick has a “bear” of a time with Oliver, 12 Oct 2008 in GOTW-3
• Brashear quarterback posts big day against Peabody, 12 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• North Catholic blanks Riverview, 11 Oct 2008 in GOTW-1
• McDowell quarterback AJ Fenton: “This one earned us some respect”, 11 Oct 2008 in News
• ELLIOT’S ELECTRIC: Pine-Richland senior leaps Rams to the win column, 10 Oct 2008 in News
• Oliver - Carrick Preview, 08 Oct 2008 in GOTW-6
• Peabody - Brashear Preview, 08 Oct 2008 in GOTW-5
• North Catholic - Riverview Preview, 08 Oct 2008 in GOTW-4
• Gateway - McDowell Preview, 08 Oct 2008 in GOTW-3
• NA - PR Preview, 08 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• Bishop Carroll gift-wraps Johnstown’s fourth victory, 05 Oct 2008 in GOTW-2
• Northern Cambria steals the homecoming laurels, 05 Oct 2008 in News
• Farrell, firing on all cylinders, spoils Big Reds’ homecoming, 04 Oct 2008 in GOTW-8
• Union’s six-pack of turnovers help Clarion Area roll, 02 Oct 2008 in News
• Bishop Carroll - Greater Johnstown Preview, 30 Sep 2008 in GOTW-4
• Northern Cambria - Laurel Valley Preview, 30 Sep 2008 in GOTW-3
• Farrell - West Middlesex Preview, 30 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Union-Rimersburg - Clarion Area Preview, 30 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• TALE OF TWO TEAMS: Strong Vincent wins, but “has a long way to go”, 28 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Central Tech stung by Corry’s Scottie Frisina, 28 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• ACE IN THE HOLJENCIN: Cameron County’s defense stops Coudersport, 27 Sep 2008 in GOTW-4
• Highlands’ defense knocks Mars out of orbit, 26 Sep 2008 in GOTW-6
• Warren - Erie Strong Vincent Preview, 23 Sep 2008 in GOTW-4
• Corry Area - Erie Central Tech Preview, 23 Sep 2008 in GOTW-3
• Coudersport - Cameron County Preview, 23 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Highlands - Mars Preview, 23 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• Tigers contain Rockets’ high-octane offense, 20 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• Rochester’s Golden after Rams throttle Western Beaver, 19 Sep 2008 in GOTW-6
• NO JOSHIN’ AROUND: Franklin Regional Steamrolls Backyard Rival, 19 Sep 2008 in GOTW-5
• Sharon Area - Slippery Rock Area Preview, 16 Sep 2008 in GOTW-3
• Western Beaver - Rochester Preview, 16 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Plum - Franklin Regional Preview, 16 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• KNIGHT AND DAY: Strong Vincent routs Franklin Area, 13 Sep 2008 in GOTW-8
• Sloppy weather equals sloppy win for Mercer, 13 Sep 2008 in GOTW-7
• Central Dauphin “Smacked” around Happy Valley, 13 Sep 2008 in GOTW-6
• Tigers Cook up big win over Aliquippa, 12 Sep 2008 in GOTW-7
• Erie Strong Vincent - Franklin Area Preview, 09 Sep 2008 in GOTW-4
• Mercer Area - Kennedy Catholic Preview, 09 Sep 2008 in GOTW-3
• Central Dauphin - State College Preview, 09 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Beaver Falls - Aliquippa Preview, 09 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• Keeping up with the Jones’ (or Austins), Canevin falls short, 07 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Shady Side’s Sandoval stings Yellow Jackets, 07 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• Indians drop a Category-5 pow-wow on Hurricanes, 06 Sep 2008 in GOTW-6
• ROLLING BROWN-OUT: Seneca Valley Rolls up 555 yards in Thursday night thriller, 05 Sep 2008 in GOTW-5
• Sto-Rox - Bishop Canevin Preview, 03 Sep 2008 in GOTW-4
• Freeport - Shady Side Academy Preview, 03 Sep 2008 in GOTW-3
• New Castle - Indiana Preview, 03 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• Erie McDowell - Seneca Valley Preview, 03 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• GOOD KNIGHT: Wheeling Central Catholic Wins 34th in a Row, 02 Sep 2008 in GOTW-3
• ALL FOR ‘NAUGHT: Dreadnaughts Sink Vikings’ Ship, 02 Sep 2008 in GOTW-2
• SPEED KILLS: Glenville Blows Past Thomas Jefferson, 02 Sep 2008 in GOTW-1
• Carrick wins offensive shootout with Peabody, 30 Aug 2008 in GOTW-7
• 28-point spurt helps Brashear blast Perry, 30 Aug 2008 in GOTW-6
• Lions Tamed by Bulldogs in KSAC Opener, 29 Aug 2008 in GOTW-5
• Lakeland (FL) - Central Catholic Preview, 28 Aug 2008 in GOTW-3
• Stuebenville Catholic Central - Wheeling Central Catholic Preview, 26 Aug 2008 in GOTW-4
• Cleveland Glenville - Thomas Jefferson Preview, 26 Aug 2008 in GOTW-5
• Steubenville Catholic Central - Wheeling Central Catholic Preview, 26 Aug 2008 in GOTW-5
• Peabody - Carrick Preview, 26 Aug 2008 in GOTW-6
• Clarion-Limestone - Redbank Valley Preview, 26 Aug 2008 in GOTW-7
• Perry - Brashear Preview, 26 Aug 2008 in GOTW-8
• WILD, WILD WEST, 12 Aug 2008 in GOTW-6
• PENNSYLVANIA PUT ON A WING-T CLINIC, 12 Aug 2008 in GOTW-4
• Pennsylvania has 337 reasons to smile in Big 30 victory, 12 Aug 2008 in GOTW-3