Football
A-K Valley football coaches eager to get back to normal when camp starts Monday
August 14, 2021
At this time last August, high school football teams throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley were wading through a pool of uncertainty as the covid pandemic threatened to eliminate the season.
Quaker Valley out to snap skid with experienced roster
Quaker Valley went through the growing pains of being extremely young last year, and combined with a covid-19 situation at the school that forced a cancellation of the final two games, it made for a difficult season.
Keystone Oaks confident, even with big shoes to fill under center
For the last four years, the Keystone Oaks offense had been in the good hands of Logan Shrubb, one of the school’s best quarterbacks who could hurt defenses with his arm and his legs.
Young Hopewell team looks to gain traction
Hopewell’s coaching staff is entering its third season with the program, and head coach Matt Weiss said it seems like each year they’ve had a young team.
‘Unheard-of’ playoff miss drives Avonworth
In the past 20 years, 663 schools have finished with a winning percentage of .750 or better in WPIAL conference play.
Ahmad Ward hopes to be bigger part of Derry’s offense this season
August 13, 2021
A comic book and collectables enthusiast, Ahmad Ward owns a Funko Pop! Vinyl figure of Marvel character Thanos that he believes is worth $400.
U.S.-Canada border policy impacts Week Zero schedule for Upper St. Clair, Greensburg Central Catholic
In any other year, facing an international opponent would bring some excitement to Week Zero of football season.
Culture change takes root under Bob Palko at Mt. Lebanon
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
New coach begins program overhaul at Hempfield
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Central Catholic sets sights on historic 3-peat
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Skilled seniors return to lead Canon-McMillan
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Baldwin continues ‘work in progress’ under 2nd-year coach Tim Sweeney
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Fast-paced offense could keep Seneca Valley in title hunt
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Norwin eager to change program’s image
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Belle Vernon’s success on football field starts with linemen Kovatch, McGrew
August 12, 2021
Belle Vernon football hasn’t had a direct tie to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry since Scott McClintock played for the Wolverines in early 2000s, but that hasn’t stopped the current group from adopting a tradition from one of college football’s most anticipated get-togethers.
Greensburg Central Catholic football team looking for Week Zero opponent
For Greensburg Central Catholic, Week Zero is living up to its name. As in, zero teams to play.
Freeport cancer survivor Garrett King repays football teammates for support with Make-A-Wish surprise
August 10, 2021
When Garrett King received a testicular cancer diagnosis this time a year ago, his Freeport football teammates and coaches and the community were quick to rally around him.
Hampton senior tight end is the reel deal
August 8, 2021
Depending on the setting, Mike Witherup can catch a pass or catch a bass.
George Guido: Alle-Kiski Valley football coaching ranks hold steady
August 7, 2021
This is usually the time of year where I do a column on the new head football coaches and their staffs.
Mt. Lebanon’s Eli Heidenreich follows family tradition, commits to Navy
August 6, 2021
Eli Heidenreich’s college choice involved more than deciding where he’d spend the next four or five years of his life. The Mt. Lebanon senior, whose grandfather and uncle both served in the Navy, followed a similar path and committed this week to play football for the Naval Academy.
