Football

Butler head coach Eric Christy talks with Cooper Baxter (left) and Dylan Fediaczko during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019.

Struggling Butler football program leaving WPIAL for independent schedule

January 3, 2020

Worried that years of losing will force its program to someday fold, Butler decided it won’t play WPIAL football next season and instead will put together an independent schedule.

Mt. Lebanon head coach Bob Palko talks to his team before playing Gateway Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Antimarino Stadium at Gateway High School.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 4

December 28, 2019

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Ligonier Valley’s Mike Petrof (54) and John Beard (88) celebrate after the Rams recover a Richland fumble in the PIAA District 6 Class 2A championship game on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. Richland beat Ligonier Valley 34-6.

Players from Ligonier Valley, Belle Vernon garner all-state football honors

WPIAL-bound Ligonier Valley’s days of dominating the District 6 Heritage Conference might be over, but the Rams left lasting memories.

Avonworth head coach Duke Johncour gets doused by the water cooler from Josh Elm as time winds down in the WPIAL Class AA championship game against Washington Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Norwin High School.

Class 2A all-state football: Avonworth’s Duke Johncour named Coach of the Year

Fresh off their team’s first PIAA championship appearance, two Avonworth players earned all-state honors Saturday and Duke Johncour was named Pennsylvania’s Coach of the Year in Class 2A.

Jeannette’s Jackson Pruitt scores during the second quarter against OLSH Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Moon Area High School.

Five Westmoreland players make all-state football teams

December 27, 2019

Jeannette football players and coaches will say they did not reach their full potential as a team this season.

Thomas Jefferson head coach Bill Cherpak celebrates with Shane Stump after Stump’s third quarter touchdown during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Dallas Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 5

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Upper St. Clair coach Jim Render walks to the field with his players before the start of a game against Peters Township Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at Upper St. Clair.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 7

December 25, 2019

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Springdale’s 1959 football coach, Jim Hazlett, keeps a watchful eye on "Esmeralda" a turtle found near the Dynamos practice field that served as a team mascot during the 10-0 season.

George Guido: Unbeaten Springdale — and its pet turtle — worth remembering

December 24, 2019

As time marches on, an unfortunate casualty can be reunions of great sports teams.

Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt runs with the ball during a game against Moon on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Bethel Park.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 11

December 21, 2019

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Brentwood senior WR/DB Michael Silvio (4) competes for the 2019 football team.

Senior Michael Silvio plays inspirational role for Brentwood football team

December 20, 2019

Michael Silvio quietly but effectively worked hard, went about his business and enjoyed an outstanding season on the Brentwood football team.

Southmoreland’s Zach Cernuto hands off to Anthony Govern during a game against Charleroi Oct. 4, 2019, at Southmoreland.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 12

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Butler’s Ethan Morton drives to the basket to score between Pine-Richland defenders during their game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at Butler Area High School.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 13

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Westinghouse’s Troy Lanier (3) passes the ball against University Prep during their game on Oct. 26, 2019.

All-City League football team: Westinghouse leads with 9 selections

December 16, 2019

City League champion Westinghouse was recognized for its accomplishments Monday as nine players were selected to the All-City League team, and coach Donte Green earned coach of the year honors.

Gateway’s Derrick Davis is congratulated by Gateway fans after defeating McKeesport 14-7 in the WPIAL Class 5A football semifinal Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Offutt Field in Greensburg.

Gateway’s Derrick Davis named TribLive HSSN Football Player of the Year

December 15, 2019

With nearly 30 college scholarship offers, Gateway’s Derrick Davis admits he’s had to look back through his Twitter timeline just to remember them all.