Josh Rowntree

West Greene experienced quite a turnaround in 2023. Six more wins, 20 fewer points per game allowed on average and a trip to the WPIAL postseason — all in their young head coach's first season at the helm.

The opening week of the 2024 high school football season got off to a smashing start, with loads of high scoring, tight games throughout the region — and beyond.

Literal thunder and lightning spoiled some of the Week 1 high school football schedule Friday night. But there was also some figurative thunder and lightning on the Western Pennsylvania fields.

Weather was once again a big story Friday night, as lightning caused delays, cancellations and postponements for the second straight week. But, in the games that were played, there were some impressive showings from a few local players.

Conference play kicked into high gear Friday with a number of exciting, high scoring games highlighting Week 4. In those contests were a few strong individual performances that have landed four players on the KDKA Radio Super 7 Watch List.

Teams around the region made strong moves in playoff changes Friday during the first Friday night of October. In those contests were four tremendous individual showings that stood out from the rest.

Week 7 of the high school football season brought some of the most eye-popping statistical performances we’ve seen this season, including a quarterback who put up massive numbers both with his arm and with his legs.

Teams moved into playoff positions Friday night, setting up what should be a dramatic Week 9. This past week featured a quarterback who couldn’t seem to miss and three running backs who carried their teams to important wins.

The 2024 regular season came to a close this weekend with a handful of fantastic football games. On this week’s watch list, we look at a quartet of passers who got it done with their arms and legs.

The playoffs kicked off Friday around the region, and the slate featured a number of high scoring, terrific football games. Those games produced some eye-popping individual performances.