Football
No-nonsense lineman helps launch Hempfield into new era
August 17, 2021
If you like no-nonsense, hand-in-the-dirt linemen with impeccable smarts and a mean streak, Dan Sierk is your guy.
High school notebook: Derry football coaches bridging the age gap
Football teams are learning how to read gaps at camp this week so they can open running lanes this season.
As football practice kicks off across A-K Valley, Leechburg begins quest to end playoff drought
August 16, 2021
Leechburg head coach Randy Walters woke up early Monday morning, got his coffee and was at the practice field by 7:30 to make sure everything was ready for the first workout session of preseason camp at 9.
Now recovered from broken leg, Deer Lakes’ Scarantine ready to make impact
As if Deer Lakes didn’t have enough challenges last season fielding an inexperienced team around the stops and starts related to the covid-19 pandemic.
Trib HSSN launches Standout, a social media platform to highlight high school athletes
Let hype season begin!
Deeper, stronger Yough looking to build win total
There is a buzz on Cougar Mountain these days.
Promising offense holds key for South Park
The 2020 football regular season for South Park came down to basic fundamentals on offense.
Southmoreland craves return to playoffs
Enjoying his team’s demeanor more by the day, coach Dave Keefer watches the Southmoreland football team get ready for a voluntary workout on a warm summer evening at Russ Grimm Field.
Winning season ramps up excitement at South Allegheny
Interest in football returned to a high level last season at South Allegheny, and with it the Gladiators are intent on keeping the good times rolling.
‘Nice nucleus’ poised to keep Mt. Pleasant in playoff hunt
Graduation takes impact players from every high school football program, and Mt. Pleasant is no different.
New coach eager to turn around Brownsville’s program
Others have tried. Now, it’s Brian Gates’ turn.
Burrell still wants to play fast, but ground game will be integral part of attack
August 15, 2021
Burrell’s motto, “Play Fast,” doesn’t necessarily mean passing, passing and more passing.
Danny Dlugos aims to carry on family football tradition at GCC, get Centurions back to playoffs
During a recent heat-week drill, Greensburg Central Catholic first-year football coach Marko Thomas held up a blocking pad to help demonstrate a formation.
Preston Zandier takes TJ championship memories to Youngstown State
Alphabetically, Preston Zandier normally is listed last because of his last name.
North Catholic looks to clear semifinal hurdle
The seniors on the North Catholic football team have more conference titles than regular-season losses.
Experienced core has Freeport thinking big
The Freeport football coaching staff met a number of times over several days toward the end of last year and took a close look at the personnel it would have at its disposal for the 2021 season.
New players to step into leadership roles at Derry
Derry lost 14 seniors to commencement but quickly replenished the roster with 14 freshmen. That doesn’t mean the team will get nearly the production of last year’s 12th graders.
After taking medicine last season, Deer Lakes ready to reap rewards
The Deer Lakes Lancers knew they’d be taking their lumps in 2020, going with a young and inexperienced team.
Burrell to have look of Young Bucs this season
Burrell will have a decidedly youthful look this season as the Bucs try to overcome the graduation of a number of solid players such as quarterback Alex Arledge.
Klingensmith, Schrock anchor stout Apollo-Ridge offensive line
August 14, 2021
Greg Klingensmith and Bradey Schrock have come a long way since their first start for Apollo-Ridge as freshmen linemen against Leechburg in the 2018 opener.
