Football

Springdale’s Logan Dexter breaks into the end zone in the first half against Leechburg last week.

Birdie learns from experience, just like Apollo-Ridge, Plum and Springdale

October 1, 2020

Last Week: 7-3 (70%)

Highlands’ Jeremiah Saunders

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 4

Ryan Hubner

Franklin Regional’s Luke Reppermund

Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 4

Danny Dlugos

Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor celebrates in the third quarter after scoring a touchdown against Southmoreland last week.

Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 4

Class 6A

Jeannette’s Emilio Huerta blocks a pass, leading to an interception against Riverview on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Riverview.

H.S. football notebook: Jeannette defense getting offensive

September 30, 2020

Jeannette’s defense is starting to reveal its athleticism and potential.

North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins returns an interception for a touchdown past Central Catholic’s Eddy Tillman during the third quarter last week.

Trib HSSN state football rankings for Sept. 29, 2020

September 29, 2020

In Week 4 of the state football rankings, it’s time to welcome some members of District 12 to the 2020 football season.

Yough’s Tristan Waldier (4) runs the ball early in the first half against Chartiers-Houston on Sept. 11, 2020, at Yough.

Yough quarterback Tristan Waldier suffers another season-ending injury

In a couple of days, Yough went from not-so-bad news to the worst news of all regarding their starting quarterback.

Erie McDowell football player still in coma in Pittsburgh hospital

September 28, 2020

Erie McDowell High School senior football player Jonathan “Johnny” Heubel is still recovering from two brain surgeries in a medically induced coma in a Pittsburgh hospital.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Week 3

September 27, 2020

The last time Plum defeated Mars in football was 1955. Dwight Eisenhower was president, a gallon of gas was 23 cents and minimum wage was $1 an hour.

South Fayette’s Logan Yater tries to take down Peters Township’s Vincent Sirianni during their Sept. 25 game. South Fayette vs. Moon is this week’s Trib HSSN Game of the Week and will feature a live video stream Friday night.

This week’s Trib HSSN broadcasts

As the temperature slowly drops and the calendar changes from September to October, the fall sports action heats up this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger is pursued by Woodland Hills’ Gavin Yarbough in Week 2 at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek.

Penn Hills goes back to basics after early season losses

Penn Hills football captured the WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championships two seasons ago and found itself back in the WPIAL playoffs last season. This season got off to a bumpy start as the Indians opened with two nonconference losses.

Beaver’s Marco Mamone threw a 30-yard touchdown pass Saturday night.

Beaver brings in Ringer to beat Seton LaSalle

September 26, 2020

At 0-2 and in need of a wake-up call, Beaver cranked the volume up on its Ringer.

North Allegheny’s Khalil Dinkins tackles Central Catholic’s Anderson Cynkar for a loss during the first quarter of their game Friday. North Allegheny won 35-21. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

WPIAL Football Rankings for Week 3

Class 6A

Springdaleճ Demitri Fritch breaks up a pass intended for Eli Rich in the first half at Springdale Veterans Memorial Field Friday. Sept 25, 2020.

With experienced roster, Springdale sees its stock rising in 2020

Two years ago, Springdale had five freshmen in its starting lineup and, not surprisingly, the Dynamos finished a disappointing 2-8.

Latrobe players break the huddle before playing Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 18, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant.

Westmoreland high school football notebook: Latrobe holds its own

It was a nonconference game that probably won’t get much attention, but it had plenty of fireworks, nonetheless.

Apollo-Ridge senior Klay Fitzroy warms up before a game at Freeport on Sept. 18, 2020.

Alle-Kiski Valley football notebook: Bye week at bad time for Apollo-Ridge

Apollo-Ridge will have a rare, midseason bye week coming up because Summit Academy opted out of the season.

Ligonier Valley players check the next play to be run at practice Sept. 24, 2020, at Ligonier Valley.

New technology makes for efficient high school football practices

All football teams have a “go route” — a deep pass — in their playbook.

Latrobe’s Tucker Knupp gets down low to tackle training dummies during a team workout on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Greater Latrobe High School.

Latrobe football seeking opponent for next week

Latrobe suddenly is looking for an opponent for next week after Gateway had to shut down activities because of a covid-19 issue.

Hampton quarterback Matt DeMatteo after beating Armstrong: “That feeling after a win, you want that to keep coming back. We came back to practice even hungrier.”

Hampton upbeat after rare shutout win

A 3-by-3-foot white board hangs on the wall inside the clubhouse at Hampton’s Fridley Field to commemorate “Football Shutouts.”

Leechburg quarterback Dylan Cook is pressured by Springdale’s Gage Howard in the second half at Springdale Veterans Memorial Field Friday, Sept. 25, 2020.

Trib HSSN’s Week 3 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving

Top performers for Week 3 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

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