Football in February is becoming common in Western Pennsylvania as two local products made news this past week. While Greg Perry was hired as Mt. Lebanon’s new head coach, Justin Watson of South Fayette added another championship ring to his collection. On Feb. 12, the Blue Devils introduced Perry as their new coach, and he […]
Thirteen months after celebrating a state championship with the Blue Devils, Bob Palko has resigned as Mt. Lebanon’s football coach to focus attention on concerns away from the field.
DORMONT, Pa. Pittsburgh Central Catholic avenged an early season loss to Mt. Lebanon with a dominating 28-7 win on Friday night to advance to the WPIAL Class-6A championship. Central will face the winner of the North Allegheny vs. Canon-McMillan game in the championship next Saturday at Norwin High School. Central imposed its will on the ground in the rainy conditions, but quarterback Payton Wehner also tossed two touchdown passes to Division 1 recruit Peter Gonzalez. Minus one drive, the Vikings' defense pretty much gave up nothing to Mount Lebanon. It took Central just two plays from scrimmage on their opening drive