O-R High School Sports Podcast– Episode 5
The Trinity Hillers' student section cheers after singing their alma mater at the start of the game against Belle Vernon on Friday, August 29. The high school football season kicked off last night.
Peters-Townships’ Italian Merante and Ringgold’s Gage Downer try to maintain control during the 120 pound bout. Merante won the match with a 5 to 1 decision.
There’s something for every high school sports fan in this week’s O-R High School Sports podcast, featuring the O-R’s Chris Dugan, Joe Tuscano, and Lance Lysowski.
First up this week is the failed resignation attempt of Trinity head football coach Ryan Coyle and the tough replacement search that is ahead. The O-R Sports staff speculate who could take the job, and what challenges that new coach will face.
Should the PIAA go to a six-class system in high school football? The O-R Sports staff debate the pros and cons of this change, including what impact it could have on the WPIAL.
In boys and girls basketball, the Staff discusses a shocker- Bentworth defeats a heavily favored Charleroi in boys basketball- plus other big games from last week.
For wrestling fans, Joe Tuscano gives his highlights of the Tri-CADA wrestling tournament, as well as the unsure future of the event. Tuscano also prognosticates on upcoming wrestling matches and who to watch.
The podcast finishes up with the Staff talking about what games to watch.