Football
Central Valley dominates Bald Eagle Area to earn trip to Hershey
November 29, 2019
One thing in particular that stands out from the many things that Central Valley coach Mark Lyons loves about his football team is that they enjoy playing together and not one player believes he is above another.
Gateway knocked out by Archbishop Wood on last-minute field goal
ALTOONA — Gateway’s wait for its first PIAA football championship continues.
Central Catholic ‘not awestruck’ by nationally ranked St. Joseph’s Prep
National rankings list St. Joseph’s Prep as one of the best high school football teams not only in Pennsylvania but in the entire country.
PIAA football: semifinals factoids
November 28, 2019
What better way to follow up Thanksgiving than to digest some high school football state playoff factoids.
Fresh off bye, Central Valley to face stern test from upstart Bald Eagle Area
For the better part of the last three decades, the players, coaches and fans of the Bald Eagle Area football team got to enjoy Thanksgiving in the traditional fashion — by eating turkey and watching football.
Seeking first state final appearance, Avonworth to meet undefeated Wilmington
It’s been quite a season of firsts for Avonworth.
Gateway star Derrick Davis ‘game-time decision’ as Gators draw rematch with Archbishop Wood
November 27, 2019
Archbishop Wood had a four-star recruit two years ago when the Philadelphia Catholic League power walloped Gateway in a lopsided state championship game.
Thomas Jefferson to meet gutsy Lampeter-Strasburg squad in state semifinals
Thomas Jefferson is ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 4A with a glittering 14-0 record.
6 WPIAL champs climb up power rankings as they prepare for PIAA semifinals
With the WPIAL championships in the rearview mirror, all six District 7 champions are in action this holiday weekend in the state semifinals.
3 WPIAL football teams sit atop their class heading into the PIAA final four
November 26, 2019
The PIAA has reached the final four with the state semifinals taking center stage this holiday weekend.
WPIAL Football Team of the Week: Week 13
November 25, 2019
Gateway began the 2019 season as everybody’s favorite to win the WPIAL Class 5A championship.
WPIAL football player of the week — Week 13
November 24, 2019
Avonworth relied heavily on a Jax of all trades, who mastered them all.
Football PIAA semifinals provide holiday treat on Trib HSSN
The holiday known for family and travel will be the precursor to a football feast on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Westmoreland HS notebook: BVA’s Guess set to get his kicks at Pitt
Belle Vernon’s Cameron Guess made it all the way to No. 1 in the Kohl’s Kicking Camps national punter rankings last year for the Class of 2020.
Bishop Carroll, Heritage Conference reach agreement
November 23, 2019
With Ligonier Valley on the verge of moving to the WPIAL, pending PIAA approval, the Heritage Conference and Bishop Carroll have come to a two-year agreement in football.
WPIAL Class 5A final notebook: Gateway QB’s foot makes key play
Gateway quarterback Bryson Venanzio had a spectacular game from a passing standpoint, but his biggest play of the night might have come with his foot, not his arm.
Gateway, Peters Township big-play offenses will test 5A’s stingiest defenses
Gateway’s Derrick Davis can take a screen pass to the end zone at any time, and Peters Township’s Josh Casilli is just as dangerous with the football in his hands.
Turnovers in WPIAL final put anticlimactic end to strong season for Pine-Richland
While the dust has settled from its 10-7 loss to Central Catholic in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game, the sting of losing such a closely contested, high-stakes matchup against a rival remains for the Pine-Richland football team.
Successful season falls short of ultimate goal for Penn-Trafford
The Penn-Trafford football team has high standards, and with that comes championship aspirations.
Thomas Jefferson finally clears Cathedral Prep hurdle
November 22, 2019
The referee held his hands only a few inches apart.
