Overview

• Shady Side announced that nearly 20 of roughly 40 players are injured, saying it cannot field a safe, competitive lineup this week.
• Head coach Andrew Geisler praised the team’s 2-0 start but said player safety outweighs trying to play at Clairton on Friday.
• Clairton head coach Wayne Wade voiced disappointment over lost game reps, statistics and film that help his players in recruiting.
• Recent context underscores the imbalance, with Clairton beating Shady Side 50-0 last season and routing Serra Catholic 79-0 last week.
• Reporting indicates Shady Side aims to return on Sept. 12 against Ligonier Valley, with the injury list including leading rusher Maddox Harvey.