Football
Thomas Jefferson controls line of scrimmage, blanks South Fayette
September 10, 2021
In his 26 years as coach at Thomas Jefferson, it always seems the one constant under Bill Cherpak is dominant play on the interior line. The 2021 edition of the Jaguars is no different, as they held an opponent to negative yards rushing for the second consecutive week and more than doubled up South Fayette in time of possession in a 27-0 win in their home opener.
Special teams fuel Greensburg Central Catholic to victory over Apollo-Ridge
Two special-teams touchdowns and a switch at quarterback in the second half propelled Greensburg Central Catholic to a 33-7 victory over Apollo-Ridge on Friday night at Owens Field.
Big plays from Ross help Seneca Valley get past North Hills
A week ago, Brandon Ross said Seneca Valley can’t win every game on the last play.
Norwin blanks Connellsville in nonconference clash
Connellsville couldn’t have asked for a better start to Friday’s nonconference home game against Norwin. Unfortunately for the Falcons, the start was about the only thing that went their way as the Knights recovered from an early mistake and rolled to a 37-0 victory at Connellsville Stadium.
Aliquippa, Central Valley anticipate electric atmosphere as rivalry renews
The cement stands may be weathered, the grass field might be bumpy and the vintage light towers have rust, but few WPIAL football venues can match the atmosphere of a big crowd at historic Aschman Stadium in Aliquippa.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 2
September 9, 2021
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 2:
High school football prognosticator Chick’s Picks tries to renegotiate her contract
Welcome to Week 2.
2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday
Westmoreland County football players to watch for 2021 Week 2
Drake Clayton
Quoting Confucius and picking Westmoreland winners, The Birdie’s ready for Week 2
Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)
Ellwood City, OLSH cancel Week 2 football games
September 7, 2021
Ellwood City and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart each canceled their scheduled football games this week because of covid-related issues.
Freeport football to honor veterans Friday
The Freeport football team takes on Avonworth at home Friday, and the Yellowjackets will honor local veterans and celebrate RED Friday.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2021: Week 1
It has been 12 years since the Shaler football team has been undefeated through two weeks.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Dan Thimons
September 6, 2021
Dan Thimons knows the importance of his position on the football field.
Trib HSSN Football Player of The Week 2021: Week 1
September 5, 2021
Trailing by three points in the final two minutes of an emotional nonconference game against visiting Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley quarterback Graham Hancox showed no signs of nerves as he led the offense on the field.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for the week starting Monday, Sept. 6
With the traditional end-of-summer holiday weekend behind us, we labor toward a busy week of high school sports on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2021: Laurel holds off Shenango
September 4, 2021
Kobe DeRosa, Mike Pasquarello and Luke McCoy had rushing touchdowns in the first half and Laurel (2-0) withstood a late comeback attempt to earn a 21-13 nonconference win at Shenango (0-2) on Saturday night.
Trib HSSN high school football rankings: Sept. 5, 2021
Class 6A
Leechburg plugs away in decisive win vs. Summit Academy
It wasn’t the start the Leechburg football team hoped for Saturday afternoon, with three turnovers in the first quarter, but once it settled down, it found a rhythm.
