Football
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Blahovec commits to Youngstown State
July 29, 2021
Like a third-and-long pass reception, Joe Blahovec took his one Division I scholarship offer and ran with it.
Anthony Speca, Quinton Martin named to MaxPreps sophomore preseason All-America team
July 27, 2021
MaxPreps announced its preseason All-American football team for the Class of 2024 and a pair of WPIAL standouts made the list.
Penn Hills youth football organization marks 75th anniversary with new technology
July 25, 2021
The pandemic postponed the Penn Hills Midget Football Association’s 75th-year celebration by a year.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield football leaning on strength coach Cortazzo
July 24, 2021
If Hempfield football turns a corner and gets back into playoff contention again this fall, the Spartans might be able to thank their strength coach.
George Guido: High school football gets new blocking rule
We’re a little more than a month away from the start of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s 124th football season, and a major change in the blocking-below-the-waist rule will be implemented nationwide this season.
With camps, college visits back, TribLive HSSN Preseason All-Stars are busy this summer
July 22, 2021
As Josh Jenkins walked into Kennywood Park, passing the merry-go-round and the Sky Rocket, the Sto-Rox quarterback marveled at just how much life has improved in a year.
Highlands playmaker Brock White on road to recovery from knee injury
July 21, 2021
Brock White might have to wait a few games to start his 2021 football season.
Penn-Trafford lineman pops up on recruiting radar
Declan Ochendowski knew he wanted to play college football, but it wasn’t that long ago that the incoming senior at Penn-Trafford doubted he would draw attention from Division I programs.
Southmoreland to honor late alumnus with football helmet sticker
July 20, 2021
Remembered as a teammate who could lighten the mood when football created tense moments like it can, Brandon Peterson left quite an impression on the Southmoreland football team. He is missed more every day.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Deontae Williams, Woodland Hills
July 19, 2021
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized Thursday during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Anthony Speca, Central Catholic
July 17, 2021
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
New Franklin Regional coach Lance Getsy pleased with team’s offseason progress
Following a legendary coach is not easy.
Norwin serves notice with win at WCCA 7-on-7 tournament
July 15, 2021
There were notable absences at Thursday’s Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 Football Passing Tournament at Latrobe.
PIAA makes change to state basketball tournament, anticipates ‘normal’ fall
July 14, 2021
The state basketball tournament will start a little earlier this winter under a schedule change that makes cross-state travel easier for the semifinals and finals.
A-K Valley football teams set for annual Freeport 7-on-7
July 12, 2021
With the start of preseason high school football campst five weeks away, Freeport coach John Gaillot hopes Wednesday’s locally infused Freeport seven-on-seven event will help serve as a springboard to the final series of summer workouts and also generate excitement for the start of the 2021 season.
Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon
July 11, 2021
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Gateway’s Patrick Body makes verbal commitment to top 10 team
July 10, 2021
Patrick Body continued a run of Gateway defensive backs heading to NCAA Division I colleges Saturday when he made a verbal commitment to Cincinnati.
George Guido: Leechburg stadium renovation is good news for soccer players, neighbors
The 75th football season at Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Stadium promises to be a special one.
TribHSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Lorenzo Jenkins, Blackhawk
July 9, 2021
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Record-setting quarterback Johnny DiNapoli leaving East Allegheny
Johnny DiNapoli, who set a WPIAL passing record two years ago, has transferred this summer from East Allegheny to Elizabeth Forward.
