Football
2025 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons
July 22, 2025
Lawrence “Jay” Timmons is rated as a four-star prospect by both Rivals and 247 Sports, and Rivals has the Pine-Richland senior wide receiver and defensive back rated the 39th best in the nation and the second best in Pennsylvania.
With Pat Carey taking a sabbatical, Brody Zangaro set to lead North Hills football
July 19, 2025
Pat Carey could sense that something wasn’t right with his health throughout the 2024 football season.
Skura settles in as new athletic director at New Kensington-Arnold School District
July 17, 2025
Whether through his work in athletic administration, as a high school volleyball coach or in public relations and sports journalism at various media outlets in the region, Joseph Skura brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to New Kensington-Arnold School District as its new athletics and activities director.
Dedicated senior receiver helps pieces fit into place for Fox Chapel football
July 12, 2025
Fox Chapel senior Max Melocchi enjoys the pressure that comes with playing quarterback. However, Melocchi is happy to be preparing to play wide receiver and power back for the Foxes in the upcoming season.
2025 Trib 25 Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Ashton Blatt
July 11, 2025
Editor’s note: Each day through Aug. 3, Trib HSSN will profile one member of the 2025 Trib 25 preseason high school football all-star team.
A-K Valley football teams reap benefits of 7-on-7 practice at Fox Chapel
July 9, 2025
The Knoch football players had an acronym printed vertically on the back of their uniforms for the Fox Chapel 7-on-7 football practice Wednesday night. Reach your full potential (RYFP) has become the slogan for the Knights, led by veteran first-year coach T.J. Wiley.
Navy lands commitment from 3rd WPIAL football recruit in 2026 class
July 1, 2025
The Midshipmen landed a third WPIAL football recruit from the 2026 class when Avonworth lineman Peter Bonnet committed to Navy on Tuesday.
Upper St. Clair’s Nico D’Orazio commits to Brown
Nico D’Orazio announced his commitment to play football at Brown on Monday.
Latrobe’s Andy Tatsch chooses to play football at Lehigh
June 30, 2025
Once his older brother received a scholarship from an NCAA Division I program a couple of years ago, anything was possible for Andy Tatsch.
Gateway linebacker Jakson Smith seeking breakthrough season
June 29, 2025
Football players know that when they become upperclassmen, coaches expect more from them. That does not necessarily mean more tackles or highlight reel plays. Rather, it is an understanding that they are more capable of helping the team win.
2-sport North Allegheny star excited to play college ball at Drake
June 28, 2025
Whether he was defending passes in football or soaring through the air in track, Nick Humphries left his mark at North Allegheny.
Imani Christian Academy edge rusher Will Gorman commits to Youngstown State
June 25, 2025
Imani Christian Academy edge rusher William Gorman announced a verbal commitment to Youngstown State on X on Tuesday.
West Virginia lands commitment from Bishop Canevin linebacker Minikon Johnson
June 24, 2025
Bishop Canevin outside linebacker Minikon Johnson committed to West Virginia on Tuesday, choosing the Mountaineers less than two weeks after getting his first college offers.
Central Catholic’s Angelo Pugliano commits to Western Michigan
Central Catholic rising senior Angelo Pugliano made a verbal commitment to play football at Western Michigan on Monday afternoon.
Penn Hills grad Dontae Pollard glad to be out of transfer portal, eager to play for Temple
June 22, 2025
Dontae Pollard didn’t feel good either time he entered the transfer portal to find a new home to play college football. Both times, the quick reaction he drew from schools helped provide him comfort.
Monessen playmaker TyVaughn Kershaw gets 1st Division I offer
June 21, 2025
One of the WPIAL’s top big-play threats last football season is beginning to draw NCAA Division I college attention. And he wants more schools to know his name.
After committing to Pitt, North Allegheny’s Lincoln Hoke out to be even more dominant
North Allegheny all-state defensive lineman Lincoln Hoke made two commitments this summer.
Bethel Park football ramps up preparation for next season with 7-on-7 competition
The Bethel Park football team will host a 7-on-7 football camp from 6-8 p.m. July 9 at Black Hawks Stadium.
Mars receiver Gabe Hein commits to Sacred Heart
June 18, 2025
Mars rising senior Gabe Hein announced a verbal commitment to Sacred Heart on Wednesday morning via his X account.
Aliquippa QB Marques Council Jr. commits to Yale
June 17, 2025
Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council Jr. is headed to the Ivy League.
