Football
Championship coach Gene Matsook steps away after 39 years at Rochester
December 14, 2024
Gene Matsook was hesitant to take the Rochester job when his brother resigned, unsure at first whether he wanted to run the football program himself.
Latrobe boys stay unbeaten with ‘gritty, gutsy’ comeback win over Gateway
December 13, 2024
The fourth quarter greeted Latrobe with less than ideal circumstances.
Trib 10: Final power rankings for 2024 season revealed
December 11, 2024
With the state football championships complete, there have been 37 years of PIAA football playoffs.
2024 PIAA football playoffs recap: WPIAL shut out of championships for 2nd time in 37 years
December 8, 2024
For only the second time in the 37-year history of the PIAA football playoffs, the WPIAL was denied winning any state championships.
Upper St. Clair’s Stohl wins Fralic Award as WPIAL’s best 2-way lineman
December 7, 2024
When the late Bill Fralic played football at Penn Hills, Pitt and in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, he was a dominating blocker.
Franklin Regional grad writes name in Washington & Jefferson record book
As Washington &Jefferson football players filed into the locker room at halftime, Justin Johns knew he had broken the other team’s spirit, but was unaware he’d broken a team record.
QB Tanner Pfeuffer wraps up Bethel Park career with super senior season
Tanner Pfeuffer eclipsed 6,000 yards passing in a distinguished three-year career as Bethel Park’s starting quarterback.
Avonworth sees similarities in PIAA finals opponent Northwestern Lehigh
December 6, 2024
As Avonworth makes its second trip to the state finals in five years, the Antelopes feel differently about this one.
PIAA Class 5A and Class 2A football championship previews for Dec. 6, 2024
December 5, 2024
There was great excitement in these parts last season when the WPIAL sent five teams and the City League had one reach championship weekend in the 2023 PIAA football playoffs.
What to watch for in high school sports on Dec. 5, 2024: State football championships kick off
December 4, 2024
Thursday marks the first of the final three days of the 2024 high school football season.
PIAA tweaks competitive balance rule to make bumps in class slightly less likely
Only teams that reach the state finals will be affected by the PIAA competitive-balance rule following a change approved Wednesday.
PIAA Class 4A and Class A football championship previews for Dec. 5, 2024
There was great excitement in these parts last season when the WPIAL sent five teams and the City League had one reach championship weekend in the 2023 PIAA football playoffs.
Trib 10: 5th team climbs to top spot in power rankings
Black Friday may have been great for local consumers, but it turned out to be a bad ending to a golden season for four district champions.
WPIAL, City League players in 2025 recruiting class sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
Here’s a look at senior football players from the WPIAL and City League who signed with Division I programs on the first day of the early-signing period Wednesday:
Early signing day for 2025: WPIAL, City League football players finalize Division I plans
The early signing period arrived earlier than usual.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 4, 2024: High school football stars to sign on dotted line
December 3, 2024
Wednesday marks the start of the college football early signing period.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Dec. 3, 2024
For the most part, the Trib HSSN football rankings held true on state semifinals weekend.
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for Dec. 2, 2024
December 2, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Central Catholic Vikings
Football coach Shawn Liotta leaving Burrell for arena team in Wilkes-Barre
Football coach Shawn Liotta has stepped down at Burrell to coach a new indoor football team in Wilkes-Barre.
Trib HSSN football players of the week for Dec. 1, 2024
December 1, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Nico and Luca Neal
