Bill Cherpak News Today

The Thomas Jefferson graduate was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2019.

When Belle Vernon and Thomas Jefferson renew their rivalry, there’s usually one play or a series of plays that decide the game.

There’s an old saying about football teams with two starting quarterbacks actually having none, but Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak clearly disagrees.

Here are the players expected to make their football commitments to Wisconsin official during the early signing period, which begins Wednesday.

Bill Cherpak could’ve succeeded in whatever career path he pursued, says his former high school football coach, recalling how the Steel Valley graduate already was a bright leader in those days.

The remnants of Hurricane Nicole on Friday night forced Thomas Jefferson to go back to what it has done successfully under Bill Cherpak’s reign as coach: old-school football.

Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Thomas Jefferson’s Preston Zandier celebrates after the Jaguars defeated Jersey Shore, 21-14, in the PIAA Class 4A state championship game Nov. 28, 2020. Mike Darnay | Mon Valley Independent McKeesport’s Jahmil Perryman closes in on Thomas Jefferson’s Preston Zandier on Oct. 23, 2020. Previous Next Preston Zandier has joined an exclusive club as a senior member of the Thomas Jefferson football program. A sturdy 6-foot-2, 200-pound wide receiver/lineba...