Football
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
The 2025 high school football season is underway and while zero means nothing, Week Zero around the state was very meaningful.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Aug. 25, 2025
August 25, 2025
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Upper St. Clair Panthers
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 25, 2025
August 24, 2025
Now that the 2025-26 high school sports season has begun, we race toward a holiday weekend with plenty of action each day this week.
Talented starting lineup tasked with turning Quaker Valley football in right direction
Quaker Valley’s football players have worked vigorously in preparation for the 2025 season.
Big-play offense, series of 4th-down stops lift Westinghouse past Steel Valley
August 23, 2025
Sparked by 122 yards on 13 carries from Dameon Hill, including an 80-yard touchdown run, Westinghouse defeated Steel Valley, 22-12, on Saturday at the Wolverena.
Trib HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Aug. 24, 2025
WPIAL football rankings
Riverview overcomes mistakes to beat Beth-Center in opener
If the Riverview football program spent much more time trying to dig holes Saturday at Riverside Park, it might have bored a tunnel under the Allegheny River to Freeport Road.
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Mixed results for new coaches in season debuts
Three head coaches made their debuts with new teams Friday, and two of them went head-to-head in a Week Zero nonconference clash.
Experienced group returns to lead Plum girls volleyball
After a four-year run which included consecutive WPIAL playoff appearances and two section championships, the Plum girls volleyball team fell short last season of qualifying for postseason play.
Monessen cruises past Mon Valley rival Charleroi in ‘Battle of the Bridge’
August 22, 2025
Monessen flexed its defensive muscle Friday night and was opportunistic on offense in a 44-0 rout of Mon Valley rival Charleroi in the “Battle of the Bridge” at Myron Pottios Stadium.
Mt. Pleasant climbs out of early hole, shocks Jeannette in opener
Visiting Jeannette stunned Mt. Pleasant with a pair of long passes that led to touchdowns early in Friday’s Week Zero game at Viking Stadium.
Derry powers past Ligonier Valley behind stout offensive line
Moments after Derry’s season-opening 33-14 victory over visiting Ligonier Valley on Friday night, Trojans coach Mike Arone implored junior running back Max Doherty to acknowledge the team’s massive offensive linemen.
Apollo-Ridge turns tables on Leechburg, scores late for comeback victory
In last year’s Week Zero rivalry game between Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge, the Blue Devils rallied from a touchdown behind in the fourth quarter to score a five-point victory.
Kiski Area opens new era under coach Colin Haugh with shutout of Knoch
Not a bad start for Kiski Area and new coach Colin Haugh.
New coordinator has Plum offense humming in victory over Franklin Regional
Plum junior quarterback John Nonnenberg believed in offensive coordinator Marty Steele. That’s why Nonnenberg didn’t fret when the Mustangs didn’t touch the ball for nearly nine minutes after halftime as Franklin Regional shaved its deficit from 21 points to eight.
Southmoreland football opens strong, trounces Valley
Southmoreland took no time to get settled into the season, defeating Valley, 40-0, in Week Zero action Friday at Valley.
5 things to watch in Week Zero: Pittsburgh vs. Philly battle tops Wolvarena slate of games
Two big-school powerhouses representing Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will meet at the Wolvarena as part of a multi-game Week Zero event at Woodland Hills’ stadium.
Brashear looks to build behind young roster
Last season didn’t go as planned for the Brashear football team, but there’s excitement surrounding the program heading into the 2025 season.
Allderdice ready to flush 2024, contend for City League title
Allderdice’s players and coaches were left with a bad taste in their mouths after the 2024 season.
Carrick looks to carry on momentum despite revamped roster
The Carrick football team is looking to build off its best season in quite some time, but the Raiders will have to address some holes left by a large and talented senior class.
