Football

Clairton’s Dontae Sanders breaks free for a second-quarter touchdown against Jeannette on Sept. 11.

Everyone’s excited for Jeannette-Clairton rematch, including The Birdie

November 12, 2020

Last week: 3-0 (100.0 %)

Central Catholic’s Bralen Henderson (81) hoists the WPIAL Class 6A championship trophy next to Jackson Farrell after defeating North Allegheny, 38-24, last Friday.

WPIAL football championship factoids: From the North Side to the North Hills

With district football championship games being split between Newman Stadium at North Allegheny and Martorelli Stadium in West View, this is the first time no title games have been played at either Heinz Field or Three Rivers Stadium since 1982.

Aliquippa’s Vernon Redd (9) escapes Belle Vernon’s Ian Maloney (13) as he makes his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the Class 4A WPIAL semifinals last Friday.

Chick’s Picks grateful for another WPIAL football season

Another WPIAL football season is nearly in the books. After more than two decades of prognosticating, Chick’s Picks has never seen a season quite like this one.

Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman celebrates his third touchdown of the WPIAL Class 6A championship game against North Allegheny last Friday.

WPIAL Class 6A champion Central Catholic to open state playoff run at McDowell

The WPIAL champion playing in the highest classification has usually hit the Road to Hershey by heading east.

Peters’ Donovan McMillon snags a pass during a preseason practice.

WPIAL Class 5A football championship breakdown: Pine-Richland vs. Peters Township

Peters Township (8-0) vs. Pine-Richland (8-0)

Aliquippa’s Vernon Redd (9) dives for a touchdown late in the second half of a Class 4A WPIAL semifinal against Belle Vernon on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 10

Note: WPIAL championship football games in Class 3A, 2A and A will be video streamed exclusively at TribHSSN.triblive.com.

Westinghouse celebrates its City League championship win over University Prep last season.

City League football championship breakdown: Westinghouse vs. Allderdice

No. 1 Westinghouse (6-0) vs. No. 2 Allderdice (5-1)

Westinghouse’s Malik Harris drags Allderdice’s Noah Johnston into the end zone for a touchdown on the first play in overtime Oct. 1.

Westinghouse, Allderdice square off for City League title to cap season that almost wasn’t

The fact that the Pittsburgh City League football championship game is approaching can be called an accomplishment in itself.

Pine Richland’s Jeremiah Hasley attempts to break the tackle of Penn Trafford’s Ethan Carr after a pass reception ;ast Friday.

Trib 10: WPIAL finalists fill Trib HSSN power rankings

November 11, 2020

With only 11 teams left standing after the second week of the WPIAL football playoffs, teams that have been eliminated are merely spectators in more ways than one.

Chase Whatton is a disruptive force at defensive end for Elizabeth Forward.

WPIAL Class 3A football championship breakdown: Central Valley vs. Elizabeth Forward

No. 1 Central Valley vs. No. 3 Elizabeth Forward

Beaver Falls’ Shileak Livingston (1) rushes the ball against Apollo-Ridge last Friday.

Trib HSSN state football rankings for Nov. 10, 2020

November 10, 2020

After several weeks of very few changes, the Trib HSSN state rankings underwent a major facelift heading into the state quarterfinal round.

Trib HSSN football team of the week for Week 9

November 9, 2020

Welcome to the 2020 Central Catholic revenge tour. Your first stop will be in the South Hills at Mt. Lebanon and then we head north to North Allegheny.

Jeannette’s Toby Cline holds up a completed pass during its WPIAL Class A semifinal at Rochester on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020.

Jeannette turns page on Rochester win, focuses on Clairton rematch

November 8, 2020

Jeannette football coach Roy Hall gave his team permission to enjoy Friday’s convincing win at Rochester in the WPIAL Class A semifinals until Saturday.

Brentwood’s Aiden Wardzinski ran for 795 yards and 13 TDs this season.

Brentwood’s Aiden Wardzinski leaves lasting mark on program

Aiden Wardzinski will be missed in the Brentwood football program.

Connellsville’s Gabriel McCrum (17) makes a catch and is tackled by Gateway’s Camron Price and Jermir Harber on Oct. 23, 2020, at Connellsville Stadium.

Defensive effort guides Gateway in opening-round win

Survive and advance.

Shaler Area head football coach Jim Ryan during work outs Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Shaler Titans Football Field.

Shaler football learns on the fly during trying season

Jim Ryan held meetings via Zoom and gave members of the Shaler Area football team workouts to do at home.

Carlynton running back Shawn Curry had a strong sophomore season.

Carlynton football moving in right direction after 3-win season

While the struggles were evident at times, the Carlynton football program continues to take baby steps after three winless seasons in a four-year period from 2014-17.