Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League

The Cavaliers started the season with only two returning starters. They ended up with one of the most memorable seasons in the WPIAL. Coached by Dick Dilts, Kiski Area went 12-0, won a WPIAL title, finished ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 5 in the country in one poll. The Cavaliers held nine opponents to eight points or less and averaged 32 points a game, during an era where teams didn’t score many points. Larry Wilson rushed for well over 1,000 yards, lineman Mike Milito was a first-team all-state selection and made the Big 33 all-star game along with quarterback/defensive back Tom Giotto. Russ Clark was a stud lineman-linebacker.