Football

South Allegheny's Joey Gamret celebrates a touchdown against South Park during their game Sept. 19, 2025, at South Park's Eagle Stadium.

South Allegheny routs South Park to avenge loss, solidify contender status in Class 2A

September 19, 2025

Coming into Friday night’s clash against reigning WPIAL Class 2A champion South Park, South Allegheny had a chip on its shoulder.

Players from Mars and Montour head to midfield for the coin toss before their game Sept. 19, 2025, at Montour.

Yocum rushes for 3 TDs, more than 300 yards as Mars holds off Montour

Behind a masterful performance from senior tailback Ayden Yocum and a defense that stood tall when it needed to, No. 4 Mars (4-1) took a 2024 Class 4A quarterfinals rematch at Montour High School by a final of 29-21 over Montour (3-2).

Members of the Canon-McMillan marching band take the field before Mt. Lebanon and Canon-McMillan play Sept. 19, 2025, at Canon-McMillan.

Canon-McMillan scores 21 unanswered, beats Mt. Lebanon

After an 0-2 start, Canon-McMillan coach Brian DeLallo stressed calm within the storm of the season. Since, the Big Macs have won three straight games with a 21-6 victory Friday night against rival Mt. Lebanon (0-5, 0-2) at AHN Field at Big Mac Stadium in Canonsburg.

Freeport’s Amos Glenn (33) stretches the ball for a touchdown against Burrell Friday.

Freeport pulls away from Burrell, moves to 5-0 for 1st time in 35 years

Freeport is 5-0 for the first time since 1990.

Springdale (left) lines up against Riverview on Friday.

Riverview runs wild over Springdale in 64-14 win

Kaden Levy’s 39-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter gave Riverview a 50-0 lead, feeding the fire in what would become a dominant 64-14 win for the Raiders (3-2, 1-1) against Springdale (0-4, 0-1) on Friday night.

Mars’ Ayden Yocum talks with head coach Eric Kasperowicz during their game against Aliquippa on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Adams.

5 things to watch in Week 4 of high school football

The website MaxPreps.com predicted McKeesport would not only win a WPIAL title this year but also add a state championship.

Avonworth’s Dimitri Velisaris works out during a preseason practice.

Red-hot Avonworth brings diversified offense into matchup with high-scoring Hopewell

Avonworth’s offense relies on a group effort in more ways than one.

Freeport’s Ryan Weigold eludes an Apollo-Ridge defender on Sept. 18, 2015 at Swartz Memorial Stadium. Weigold passed for 195 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-6 Yellowjackets win.

Through the years: 10 years ago, undefeated Freeport kept chugging along

September 18, 2025

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Allderdice quarterback Tre Ford throws during a preseason practice.

What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 18, 2025: City League action kicks off weekend

September 17, 2025

Week 4 of the high school football season and the final weekend of games of the summer kicks off with an old City League rivalry renewed on the South Side of Pittsburgh.

Central Catholic’s Roman Thompson stiff-arms Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons on Aug. 29.

Trib 10: 1st losses by top teams shake up football power rankings

Hard to believe, but we are knocking on the door of the midway point of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season.

Freeport’s Danny King intercepts a pass intended for Deer Lakes’ Dom Sciubba last Friday.

The Birdie cuts back on the shenanigans and makes his Week 4 picks in the A-K Valley

Last week: 10-1

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 4

Player of the week

Mars’ Gabe Hein catches a touchdown pass as Aliquippa’s Akiva Woods defends during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Adams.

2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4

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Norwin’s Josh Lenart (5) celebrates with Potter Brozeski after a second-quarter touchdown against Latrobe on Sept. 5.

After 15 unsuccessful tries, could this finally be Norwin’s chance to beat North Allegheny?

Could this be the year that Norwin earns its first win against North Allegheny?

Monessen's Michael Hines runs for a touchdown against Serra Catholic on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in Westmoreland County:

Freeport’s Amos Glenn breaks a tackle attempt by Deer Lakes’ Roman Smith on Sept. 12 at Freeport.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4

Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in the A-K Valley:

Leechburg’s Timmy Andrasy runs against Riverview on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 at Riverside Park in Oakmont.

Jeannette, Leechburg set for ‘a great challenge’ in Eastern Conference clash

The Leechburg and Jeannette football teams followed similar paths in arriving at Friday’s Eastern Conference clash at Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Stadium.