Football
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Group effort helps Fox Chapel end losing skid
August 31, 2024
Fox Chapel’s seniors were freshmen the last time they experienced a victory on the football field.
Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley
A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley.
Yough comes alive in 2nd half to beat Charleroi, improve to 2-0
August 30, 2024
Some football experts say that the most important drives in a football game are the ones right after halftime.
Weather cancels anticipated Aliquippa-Belle Vernon matchup
The highly anticipated nonconference matchup between defending WPIAL and PIAA champions didn’t make it very far due to Mother Nature on Friday night at Heinz Field in Aliquippa.
Mt. Pleasant wins high-scoring, OT affair against Greensburg Central Catholic
It was another high-scoring affair between Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Central Catholic, and this year’s iteration took double overtime.
Riverview makes late stop on 2-point attempt to hold off Valley
After rallying from down two scores entering the fourth quarter, Valley found itself just a 2-point conversion away from forcing overtime and completing the comeback.
Norwin uses strong ground game to defeat Kiski Area
For the second straight week, Kiski Area played out of conference, hosting Class 6A Norwin on Friday night to open a four game homestand.
Peters Township draws matchup with McKeesport’s triple-option in Week 1 nonconference clash
McKeesport runs an offense that’s rather unique in the WPIAL, leading opponents to scheme up new ways to defend against the triple-option.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
August 29, 2024
Welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 WPIAL football regular season and one of the busiest Fridays in the WPIAL with only two teams, New Brighton and Summit Academy, slated for a Saturday game.
Son of Shenango football coach dies
DJ Graham, the son of Shenango football coach Jimmy Graham, died Tuesday, two days after his 17th birthday.
Uniontown enjoying some success as independent program
The Uniontown football team can divide its recent history into two eras: pre-covid and post-covid.
Laurel Highlands expecting to return to form after down year
Entering his sixth year as head coach at Laurel Highlands, Rich Kolesar can usually assess the coming fortunes of his Mustangs by the way offseason workouts progress.
Connellsville goes independent with momentum after .500 season
For a number of years, one of the main goals for the Connellsville football team has been to reestablish a winning culture that can be sustained long term.
What to watch for in high school sports on Aug. 28, 2024: Westinghouse looks to get in win column
August 28, 2024
Over the last two seasons, the Westinghouse football program has proven to be a dominant force, not only in the City League but also across the state.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 1
Player of the week
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Nonconference
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Thursday
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 1 of the 2024 season:
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 27, 2024
August 27, 2024
It was a good start for the elite high school football teams across the state, but not a great start as the 27 teams from last week’s HSSN preseason state rankings were a combined 18-9 in Week Zero.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2024 Week Zero
August 25, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Drew Welhorsky
