Bethel Park, PA — A second game on the road and third in a row brings the Lions to meet one of the top dogs in the conference - the Bethel Park Blackhawks (7-1). Bethel Park dropped a close ball game last week to Upper Saint Clair. The offense which typically boasts the highest outputs in the WPIAL was stymied in a 13-10 loss. The Blackhawks are led in the run game by SR RB Javaughn Moore. Returning to the lineup was the 2023 Allegheny 6 player of the year, Ryan Petras. Petras, who had shoulder surgery earlier this season. QB Tanner Pfeuffer was held under his typical output thrpowing for 141 yards (11 of 28). Defensively, the Lions see another stout D1 defensive line product in #43 Clancy Orie. Clancy is 6'3, 255 and is committed to play football at Navy.

Canonsburg, PA — After a tough battle versus top seeded Upper St Clair, the Lions start their three game road trip with a trip to reigning conference and WPIAL champion Peters Township Indians. The Indians are coming off of a bounce back win over Moon 23-14. This looks to be a defensive battle as both teams lead 5A in point given up with Peters Township giving up 65 points on the year and the Lions giving up 66.

McDonald, PA — The Long-awaited conference slate started last week. The Lions (6-0) were able to take care of Baldwin (0-6) to begin conference play. But eyes quickly turn to the next opponent as the Lions will take on the top seeded Upper Saint Clair Panthers at 7pm on Friday. The biggest matchup that has come to South Fayette Stadium in recent memory, the Panthers play a physical brand of football and are led by a big OL and a veteran group of skilled players. Junior RB #1 Dante Coury and senior wildcat QB #2 Julian Dahlem each average over 100 yards rushing per game. #23 Van Hellman sets the tone for the Panthers as their lead hat in their run game. Defensively, the Panthers are anchored on the line by Senior #58 Nate Stohl. Stohl, who measures in at 6'3, 270, leads the team in sacks and TFLs. He is committed to Princeton to continue his playing career. Joining him as a future Tiger is fellow DL #87 Michael Albert (Sr, 6'3 260), who plays DE.

McDonald, PA — South Fayette returns back to home for a set of two games to open up Allegheny Six Conference play. The Lions (5-0) went into hostile territory last week with a 27-14 win over the Belle Vernon Leopards. The story of the first half was Coach Fronk and the defense. The defense held the Belle Vernon offense to a shut out through 47 minutes of the game with Belle Vernon scoring on an interception return and late in the game when it was out of reach. The front seven held Belle Vernon to 82 yards rushing on 32 attempts including holding the QB to 4 yards rushing on 16 carries - an emphasis for the defense.

Belle Vernon, PA — South Fayette return back to the Mon Valley for a non-conference tilt versus perennial power Belle Vernon. The Lions (4-0) won their first road trip last week as they used a 5 TD performance by Drew Welhorsky and 8 QB sacks on defense to over power Elizabeth Foward. The Lions were led by Jr Tyson Wright, who led the team out as a weekly captain for his offensive blocking performance the week before. This week, he excelled defensively with 4 sacks and threw in an offensive TD reception for his second of the year. Also adding TD receptions were Ben Cavenaugh (3 catches, 84 yards, and 2 TDs), Ray Schuler (3 catches, 48 yards, and 1 TD), and Alex Deanes (3 catches, 65 yards, 1 TD).

Elizabeth, PA — Coach Spieler and the Lions (3-0) take to the road for the first time of the 2024 campaign. They travel for the first of two trips to the Mon Valley to take on Elizabeth Forward (1-2). Coming off a big win, the Warriors had a monster offensive output. Led by their QB Ryan Messina who threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns and scored twice on the ground as Class 3A Elizabeth Forward beat East Allegheny (0-3). Lightning fast RB/WR Charlie Nigut added 141 yards and two touchdowns while scoring on a 57-yard pass from Messina. Defensively, the Warriors are led by nose guard #66 Christopher Climes. The University at Buffalo commit stands 6-3, 300 lbs and holds down the middle of their defense. In 2023, he had 13 sacks, 4 blocked punts and 18 TFLs.

McDonald, PA — The Lions (2-0) welcome the South Fayette Youth Football and Cheer teams to help battle Canon MacMillan (0-2). The Big Macs play their third straight Allegheny 6 opponent as their South Hills tour has resulted in losses to Peters Township and Upper Saint Clair. The Big Macs hope to get some injured players back to help them get on track to enter conference play.

McDonald, PA — The Lions (1-0) continue their 2024 mission entering game 2 welcoming the Shaler Titans (1-0). The Lions are coming off an opening night win, shutting out their rivals 26-0. Offensively, Drew Welhorsky and the offensive line shined producing 3 rushing TDs for the QB and a passing TD to TE Tyler Wright. Not to be outdown, the defense pitched the shutout, answering the bell on the first drive to stop the Colts at the 2 yard line on 4th down. Defensively, #6 Trey Potteiger sparked the team with the first turnover of the season which setup the offense for their first score. The defensive line was led by newcomer Anthony Charles who had 2 solo sacks and 2 assists.

McDonald, PA — 2024 South Fayette Season Begins This Friday

McDonald, PA — THE LIONS WILL CLOSE OUT THE 2023 SEASON ON FRIDAY AS WE PLAY HOST TO THE UPPER ST. CLAIR PANTHERS.