Who’s No. 1 in Westmoreland football history? A debate for the ages

John Malecki (74) carries the AAA state championship trophy after Franklin Regional defeated Pottsville, 23-13, for the 2005 PIAA Class AAA championship in Hershey.

Franklin Regional’s Matt Giugliano (5), Geno Lodovico (46), John Malecki (74) and Brad Phillips celebrate with the 2005 AAA state championship trophy after defeating Pottsville, 23-13, in Hershey.

Terrelle Pryor looks at the Jeannette championship banner held by team co-captains during a pep rally at Jeannette High School Jan. 17, 2008.

Jeannette’s Terrelle Pryor (middle) and teammates celebrate the PIAA Class AA Championship victory over Dunmore at Hershey Stadium Dec. 15, 2007. Jeannette defeated Dunmore, 49-21, to claim the school’s first state championship.

Franklin Regional coach Greg Botta gets an ice shower from players in the final moments of the Panthers’ victory over Thomas Jefferson in the 2005 WPIAL Class AAA championship game at Heinz Field.

Franklin Regional’s John Malecki (74) leaves Heinz field a WPIAL champion after the Panthers defeated Thomas Jefferson in the Class AAA championship game.

Jeannette quarterback Terrelle Pryor scrambles during the PIAA Class AA Championship at Hershey Stadium Dec. 15, 2007.

Members of the 1968 Greater Latrobe football team that captured the AAA WPIAL title with a 10-0 record.

New Kensington’s Vince Pisano (28) runs a sweep against Har-Brack on Nov. 27, 1947, at Forbes Field in the WPIAL Class AAA title game. New Kensington won, 27-0. The William Pitt Student Union building is seen in the background.

New Kensington’s Willie Thrower scores a touchdown againt Har-Brack on Nov. 27, 1947, at Forbes Field in the WPIAL Class AAA title game. New Kensington won, 27-0.