Football

Plum's Eugene Hanzlik (left) and Sloan Humphries celebrate a touchdown against Franklin Regional on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Plum aims to snap lengthy losing skid against rival Gateway

September 3, 2025

The Gateway and Plum football teams have played 13 times over the past 23 years, with the Gators winning each game.

Peters Township’s Reston Lehman works out with Lucas Shanafelt during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 2, 2025

September 2, 2025

Week 1 turned out to be a tough week for teams ranked No.1

Mars’ Ayden Yocum intercepts a pass during practice on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at the Mars Athletic Complex.

Trib HSSN football team of the week for Sept. 1, 2025

September 1, 2025

Trib HSSN football team of the week – Mars Fightin’ Planets

Hopewell quarterback James Armstrong at practice on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Tony Dorsett Stadium in Hopewell.

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Aug. 31, 2025

August 31, 2025

Trib HSSN football player of the week – James “BooBoo” Armstrong

Quaker Valley’s Ben McHenry works out during practice Aug. 11 at Chuck Knox Stadium in Leetsdale.

All-around threat Ben McHenry makes early impact for Quaker Valley

The subplot for the Quaker Valley football season opener was dubbed, “The Ben McHenry Show.”

Leechburg wide receiver Tristan Zalenski works out during camp. The Blue Devils beat Beth-Center, 58-6, on Friday.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Leechburg gets back on high-scoring path

August 30, 2025

Leechburg left Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field with a bad taste in its mouth after a close Week Zero loss to the rival Vikings that saw the home team rally with 13 unanswered points in the second half.

Riverview’s Kaden Levy outruns Valley’s Jaden Wall during a 6-yard touchdown Saturday.

Riverview settles down, pulls away for shutout victory over Valley

Kaden Levy thinks the Riverview football team’s offense can execute a myriad of plays well. It took the Raiders nearly 24 minutes to figure out which strategy worked the best against Valley.

Greensburg Central Catholic quarterback Bobby Smithnosky, shown under pressure from Mt. Pleasant’s Carter Strayer, threw three touchdowns Friday.

Westmoreland high school football notebook: Smithnosky shines in hometown … for visitors

Bobby Smithnosky had a homecoming game on the road but still earned his flowers.

Shady Side Academy coach Andrew Geisler talks with his team after a preseason practice.

Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy football coach wins dramatic debut

Andrew Geisler wanted to restore the reputation of the Shady Side Academy football program to be one that made a name off its grit.

Peters Twp. quarterback Nolan DiLucia smiles between drills during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at Peters.

Peters Township takes down shorthanded McKeesport

August 29, 2025

In preparation for a clash with a top Class 5A opponent in Peters Township, the McKeesport football team took a big blow Wednesday night when it learned that five-star running back Kemon Spell would be sidelined with an ankle injury.

Players from Norwin and Kiski Area meet for a postgame handshake after their game Aug. 29, 2025, at Norwin.

Norwin dominates Kiski Area from start to finish, evens record at 1-1

What a difference a week makes.

Coaches and players from Greensburg Salem (front) and Ligonier Valley huddle during a timeout in the second quarter Friday.

Greensburg Salem happy to rebound with win vs. Ligonier Valley

The Greensburg Salem and Ligonier Valley football teams were looking to bounce back Friday night from last weekend’s season-opening losses, and the Golden Lions managed to succeed.

South Park's Logan Ludwig (right) celebrates with teammate Conor Quinn (50) after scoring a fourth-quarter touchdown Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Deer Lakes.

South Park offense continues to produce in victory over Deer Lakes

The South Park football team got a measure of payback and remained undefeated on the young season Friday night at Deer Lakes’ Lancers Stadium.

Aliquippa head coach Mike Warfield talks with quarterback Marques Council Jr. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Heinz Field in Aliquippa.

5 things to watch in Week 1 of high school football

Three-time state champion Mike Warfield is back coaching Aliquippa after a one-year hiatus and ready for his first game in 20 months following a surprising decision last summer to step away.