While West Allegheny has players in new roles, the program's expectations remain the same after capturing a share of the conference title in 2024.

This season, Western Beaver high school football embraced physicality during camp. Now, it hopes that midset will get the team over the hump.

After a WPIAL quarterfinal appearance for South Side with a young roster in 2024, the experience returned this year will aim for an even deeper run.