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By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl | Edited by Eddie Kahl, Managing Editor PITTSBURGH — As October fades and the chill of November settles over Western Pennsylvania, a different kind of heat is building across the Steel Valley. From professional headlines to Friday-night fields, 2025 is shaping up as one of the most electric sports years this region has seen in decades. Rodgers Era in Pittsburgh Begins The biggest story remains the arrival of Aaron Rodgers , who

High school football in the Steel Valley is more than just a game. It’s a pulse that runs through the veins of Western Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, and Northern West Virginia. The rivalries here are fierce, historic, and packed with passion. Every Friday night, stadiums fill with roaring crowds, painted faces, and the unmistakable sound of cleats pounding the turf. These rivalries are the heartbeats of communities, where pride and tradition collide in thrilling clashes. The

By Steel Valley Sports Staff | Photography by Eddie Kahl November 1, 2025 — Slippery Rock, PA The 22nd-ranked Slippery Rock University football team gave its home crowd plenty to cheer about on Senior Day, powering past Clarion 42-23 on Saturday afternoon at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. The win marked The Rock’s eighth straight victory  over the Golden Eagles and kept their postseason hopes very much alive as the PSAC West race nears its finish line. Slippery Rock improved to 6-

By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — Even in a season where wins were hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates , one player made sure the franchise stayed in the national spotlight.Right-hander Paul Skenes  has been named the National League Outstanding Pitcher of the Year  by the MLB Players Association , capping off a sophomore season that solidified his place among baseball’s elite arms. A Season of Dominance At just 23 years old, Sk

By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — There’s something different in the air around the Steel City this fall. The roar of Acrisure Stadium, the crack of the bat at PNC Park — it all feels like a city rediscovering its confidence. With Aaron Rodgers  leading the Steelers for what he’s called his final NFL season  and Paul Skenes  emerging as one of baseball’s brightest young arms, Pittsburgh sports are stepping back into the national spotlight. Rodgers’

By Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — A new season brings a familiar feeling to the Steel City: cautious optimism wrapped in tradition. The Pittsburgh Penguins  open the 2025–26 campaign with a roster that blends established leadership with an influx of speed, energy, and youth. For the first time in years, it feels like the franchise has found balance — not just chasing another playoff run, but building a foundation for the future. Crosby Still the He

By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports Photography by Eddie Kahl PITTSBURGH — The Steel City is buzzing again, and for good reason. After a blockbuster offseason that sent wide receiver George Pickens to the NFC and brought future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh, the Steelers are officially entering a new chapter — one that combines veteran leadership with classic Pittsburgh grit. Rodgers Brings Experience and Expectation At 41, Rodgers isn’t a long-term solution — he’

By Eddie Kahl | Steel Valley Sports Sharon, Pa —  The band’s playing, the crowd’s fired up, and the lights cut through a chilly night. In this part of the country — Western Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, and Northern West Virginia — football isn’t entertainment. It’s who we are. Community Before Kickoff From Farrell to Aliquippa, Friday nights still mean something. Some folks head straight from work to the field, others catch the score between shifts — but everyone knows who’s