Football

Central Catholic’s Seamus Mahon celebrates after Chrys Black intercepted a pass in the end zone to seal the victory against Harrisburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona.
Central Catholic ready for championship-caliber challenge vs. St. Joseph’s Prep
December 6, 2024
On this side of the state, St. Joseph’s Prep probably finds few fans.

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Avonworth’s Nico Neal carries against Central Valley during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Acrisure Stadium.
Avonworth sees similarities in PIAA finals opponent Northwestern Lehigh
As Avonworth makes its second trip to the state finals in five years, the Antelopes feel differently about this one.

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Bishop McDevitt’s Nazir Jones-Davis carries past Pine-Richland’s Josh Nindl during their PIAA Class 5A semifinal Nov. 29 at Mansion Park in Altoona.
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.

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Lampeter-Strasburg quarterback Caileb Howse carries against Thomas Jefferson’s Jarrett Becoate during their PIAA Class 4A semifinal on Friday at Mansion Park in Altoona.
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.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble drives past Serra Catholic’s Ashley German during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game Feb. 29.
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.

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Lampeter-Strasburg’s Caileb Howse breaks up a pass intended for Thomas Jefferson’s Brayden White during their PIAA Class 4A semifinal Friday at Mansion Park in Altoona.
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.

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Central Catholic’s Max Roman scores against Harrisburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Nov. 30.
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.

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Central Catholic’s Bradley Gompers pulls in a catch past Saint Francis’ Blake Woodby on Aug. 24 at the Wolvarena.
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:

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Thomas Jefferson’s Shep Turk celebrates after sacking Lampeter-Strasburg quarterback Caileb Howse during their PIAA Class 4A state semifinal on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, at Mansion Park in Altoona.
Early signing day for 2025: WPIAL, City League football players finalize Division I plans
The early signing period arrived earlier than usual.

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Latrobe’s John Wetzel celebrates a touchdown against Norwin on Sept. 6.
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.

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Avonworth’s Justin Beck celebrates a sack against Central Valley during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Nov. 23 at Acrisure Stadium.
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.

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Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner celebrates with Xxavier Thomas after scoring against Harrisburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona.
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

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Coach Shawn Liotta looks on during a 7-on-7 competition in July at Burrell High School.
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.

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Avonworth’s Nico Neal carries against Central Valley during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Acrisure Stadium.
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

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Central Catholic’s Seamus Mahon celebrates after Chrys Black intercepted a pass in the end zone to seal the victory against Harrisburg during their PIAA Class 6A semifinal Saturday at Mansion Park in Altoona.
2 WPIAL teams still standing as championship matchups are set in PIAA football playoffs
November 30, 2024
The day after Thanksgiving really did turn out to big Black Friday for the WPIAL football champions.

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Franklin Regional’s Austin Kerns puts a hit on Latrobe’s Alex Tatsch causing Tatsch to fumble on Sept. 13.
Ankle injury just a temporary setback for Franklin Regional linebacker
Franklin Regional made the WPIAL Class 5A football quarterfinals without one of its top defensive players.

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Hempfield’s Henry Mutschler defends on a pass caught by Norwin’s Cooper Wilson on Oct. 4.
Norwin football moves forward with ‘chip on their shoulder’ after difficult season
Lucky bounces can help a football team go a long way. Coaches even say they are necessary to winning in the postseason.

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Penn Hills grad Hollis Mathis plays for William & Mary against VMI on Aug. 29.
Penn Hills notebook: Hollis Mathis accomplishes rare feat at William & Mary
Hollis Mathis’ career at William &Mary has seen various iterations. Initially, the Penn Hills graduate was slotted in as quarterback for the Tribe. However, things changed over the time Mathis spent in the program.

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Avonworth senior Nico Neal (7) pushes down Penn Cambria senior Gavin Harold (12) during a run in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals Friday at Norwin.
Neal brothers, defense carry Avonworth to PIAA Class 3A finals
November 29, 2024
It took the Avonworth offense a little time to find its groove Friday at snowy Norwin, but once it did, it took control of the game.

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WPIAL champions Fort Cherry, South Park fall in PIAA semifinals
Aiden Bliss ran for five touchdowns and amassed more than 300 yards as District 9 champion Port Allegany defeated WPIAL champion Fort Cherry, 46-8, in the PIAA Class A football semifinals Friday at Penn West Clarion.

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