Football

Norwin’s Aaron Schmook comes down in the end zone for a touchdown against Latrobe on Sept. 3.

The Birdie is running wild while making Week 4 Westmoreland County picks

September 22, 2021

Last week: 9-5 (64.3 %)

Highlands quarterback Chandler Thimons fakes a handoff to running back Luke Bombalski against Valley ealier this season.

Hampton-Highlands clash pits evenly matched, undefeated foes

Friday night’s Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference clash between Highlands and Hampton is about as even as it gets.

A-K Valley football players to watch for 2021 Week 4

Thomas Burke

Carlynton head coach Rich Piccinini talks with quarterback Devonte Dean during the second quarter against Riverview on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Oakmont.

Carlynton football cancellation leads to Serra Catholic vs. Freeport matchup Friday

Carlynton canceled its nonconference football game scheduled for Friday against Serra Catholic because of covid-19 cases, but Serra needed little time to find new opponent.

Central Valley running back Landon Alexander works out during practice on Aug. 9.

Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 21, 2021

September 21, 2021

While there were no changes at the top, six teams lost their grip and dropped out of the latest edition of the Trib HSSN state football rankings.

Covid protocols force Derry, Norwin, Woodland Hills to cancel Week 4 football games

A pair of Westmoreland County high school football teams had to cancel their Week 4 games Tuesday.

Highlands’ Jrake Burford (11) breaks in to the end zone as Valley’s Chuck Perkins (33) attempts to defend during the second half Sept. 3, 2021, at Valley Memorial Stadium.

Team-first mentality helps Highlands football to 4-0 start

The Highlands football team fans cheer for on Friday nights isn’t the product of just a week’s worth of practice.

Union quarterback Tyler Staub throws a pass during practice on Aug. 4.

Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Sept. 20, 2021

September 20, 2021

In 30 all-time meetings on the football field, Rochester has dominated Class A Big Seven Conference foe Union. The Rams are 25-5 overall.

Thomas Jefferson assistant coach TJ Srsic celebrates with quarterback Joe Lekse after his third-quarter touchdown against Gateway on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Monroeville. TJ plays Belle Vernon this week.

Trib HSSN broadcast listings for week of Sept. 20-25

September 19, 2021

We hit the midway point of the WPIAL football regular season with key conference and nonconference games this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Carmichaels’ Trenton Carter works during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 3

His name might not be Michael, but on Friday of Week 3 at Mapletown High School, Carmichaels senior Trenton Carter was truly a Mighty Mike.

Gateway’s Jaquon Reynolds picks up yardage against Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 3, 2021, in Monroeville.

Gateway sophomore running back Jaquon Reynolds breaks out against Penn Hills

Jaquon Reynolds waited his turn.

Penn Hills head coach Jon LeDonne talks with his team during practice Aug. 13.

Penn Hills coaches try to keep focus on football for players

Penn Hills football coach Jon LeDonne and his coaching staff worked hard prepping to play Woodland Hills on Sept. 17 at home.

Western Beaver quarterback Xander LeFebvre throws a pass during practice Aug. 13.

High school roundup for Sept. 18, 2021: LeFebvre leads Western Beaver past Beaver

September 18, 2021

Quarterback Xander LeFebvre had a 5-yard touchdown run and blocked a punt that Lonnie Craft ran in for a 15-yard score to lead Western Beaver to a 20-14 nonsection win over Beaver on Saturday.

Bishop Canevin’s Jason Cross throws a pass during practice on Aug. 24, 2021.

5 things we learned in Week 3 of H.S. football: Bishop Canevin joins Class A conversation

Rebuilding a football program traditionally takes playbooks and practice, but Bishop Canevin coach Rich Johnson added tree pruners and paint brushes to his list.