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Belle Vernon repeats as 3A state champs, 38-7, beating Northwestern Lehigh
December 9, 2023 Joseph SantoliquitoPhotos by Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Repeating is never easy. It comes with the perfunctory pressure of getting everyone’s A-game. It means mentally getting up for each game, which can be a draining process, and is usually an arduous task. Belle Vernon defied the old obstacles this season. The Leopards made it look easy […]
December 7, 2023 Joseph Santoliquito
MECHANICSBURG, PA — There is a long, storied history with the Aliquippa football program. Hall of Famers Mike Ditka and Darrelle Revis went there. Three-time Super Bowl champion Ty Law is a graduate of the school. The Quips have been to 10 PIAA state championships. They have won four state crowns (1991-2A, 2003-2A, 2018-3A, 2021-4A). […]
December 8, 2023 Joseph Santoliquito
Photos by Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — Jim Roth is in his 40th year at Southern Columbia. The legendary Tigers’ coach has seen everything. Well, almost everything. What Roth can tuck away for safe keeping, to be forever cherished for posterity, is Southern Columbia’s own version of “The Drive.” Trailing by six, looking at the […]
Imhoptep beats the past winning the 5A state title, 38-13, over Peters Township
December 9, 2023 Joseph SantoliquitoPhotos by Matt Topper MECHANICSBURG, PA — There was a lot to unload. It could be seen in their eyes as the Imhotep Charter team walked stoically in pairs out of the Cumberland Valley High School gym, through the hall, and onto the field. The tonnage they carried came in six state championship losses that […]
