So what does Pitt do for an encore after winning its first ACC championship last year?The Panthers finished with an 11-3 record and were ranked No. 13 in the final coaches and AP polls, their best finish since 1982.Pitt will try to prove its breakout 2021 season was no fluke. They’ll have to ...
<strong>By Eleanor Bailey</strong>Almanac Sports Editorebailey@thealmanac.netUPPER ST. CLAIR – Second doesn’t sit well at Upper St. Clair. After back-to-back runner-up showings in a conference that has produced WPIAL finalists, the Panthers are ready to grab the ...
There is no hiding the strength of the Pittsburgh Steelers.It’s the defense, outside linebacker T.J. Watt in particular.Watt has evolved from "J.J.'s little brother" to one of the best pass rushers of his generation. He signed one of the richest defensive contracts in NFL history on the eve ...
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown listed the Mountaineers’ two biggest offensive priorities for the upcoming season.One, he wants his players to commit fewer turnovers. Two, he wants them to be able to run the ball better against the premier teams in the Big 12 Conference. Last year, the ...
<strong>By Eleanor Bailey</strong>Almanac Sports Editorebailey@thealmanac.netWhen it comes to fashioning championship football teams, Bob Palko is a successful architect with nine WPIAL titles and two state championships in his tool box. His 242-81 record includes ...
<strong>AVELLA</strong>Aug. 26–at Mapletown, 7 p.m.Sept. 2–vs. Bentworth, 7 p.m.Sept. 9–vs. Mapletown, 7 p.m.Sept. 16–vs. Cornell, 7 p.m.Sept. 24–at Bishop Canevin, 7 p.m.Sept. 30–vs. Carlynton, 7 p.m.Oct. 7–at Fort Cherry, 7 p.m.Oct. 14–at OLSH, 7 ...
