Football
George Guido: Plum football’s game at Hempfield takes on larger significance
August 13, 2019
Plum’s football game at Hempfield on Oct. 25 now is a conference game — kind of.
Hempfield’s Roby, Perkins ready to carry the load in backfield
When Hempfield quarterback Blake Remaley said the offense will have a different look — the Spartans plan to focus on the run game — two players’ eyes lit up.
Fox Chapel’s Brown on mission to return team to WPIAL playoffs
Sam Brown is on a mission.
Aliquippa’s Devonshire making a name for himself at Kentucky
It looks like it didn’t take long for Aliquippa’s MJ Devonshire, the 2018-19 Trib HSSN Boys Athlete of the Year to make a name for himself at Kentucky.
Bob Palko brings ‘tough love’ to Mt. Lebanon as football teams open camp
August 12, 2019
Bob Palko compared the first day of football camp to planning a beach vacation, even though the only deep blue in sight Monday was Mt. Lebanon’s helmets and his new Blue Devils shorts.
Physical play highlights opening of camps for H.S. football teams
The sun hadn’t even risen above the horizon Monday morning, and Franklin Regional coach Greg Botta was enthusiastically putting his team through drills.
Greensburg Salem football faces rugged regular-season schedule
High school football training camps officially began Monday, but for Greensburg Salem’s Golden Lions, the season started the minute the 2018 campaign concluded with a first-round WPIAL playoff loss to South Fayette.
Mars’ Carmody picked for All-American Bowl, 4th WPIAL player in 4 years
For the fourth year in a row, the WPIAL had a high school football player chosen for the All-American Bowl.
A-K Valley football teams take it up a notch with start of preseason camps
Brandon Mowry has experienced numerous opening days of preseason camp with the Knoch football team, but Monday morning’s start, he said, had a different feel.
Always one to lighten mood, Deer Lakes’ Hollibaugh got lighter to improve his play
Deer Lakes football coach Tim Burk is never exactly sure what his tight end Jack Hollibaugh is going to say when he enters the locker room, but he knows it likely will be something funny.
Camp Preview: Alle-Kiski teams look to bounce back this season
Last season was a substandard year for high school football teams throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley.
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Football tiebreaker tweaked in Class 5A
August 11, 2019
There is a change in the WPIAL Class 5A football tiebreaker for the playoffs. With Albert Gallatin departing the league, 5A has 23 teams competing for 16 playoff spots.
New coach Colbert leans on senior players at Greensburg Central Catholic
Senior leadership should not be a problem this football season at Greensburg Central Catholic.
Burrell’s Phillips provides leadership and versatility
Quarterback is the most important position on the field.
Penn State, Rochester product Derek Moye takes over Western Beaver
August 10, 2019
Derek Moye walked into the office of Western Beaver athletic director Ryan Matsook to check on preparations for the upcoming football season. Moye was informed some equipment had arrived, and Matsook presented him with a large cardboard box.
Johns looking to lead Franklin Regional football
If Justin Johns decides to attend the Air Force Academy, don’t look for the Franklin Regional senior to become the next “Top Gun.”
Franklin Regional’s Greg Botta puts off retirement, back for 26th year
With the advent of one-year contracts, annual player turnover and the season-to-season minutia that comes with the job, it is not unusual for veteran football coaches to contemplate retirement in the offseason.
Apollo-Ridge’s Logan Harmon eager for camp after injury-shortened 2018 season
When turning his attention to Monday morning — the start of official preseason practices for high school football teams throughout the WPIAL — a big smile came across Logan Harmon’s face.
Linemen Malis, Adams ready to lead the way for Derry
August 9, 2019
If the Derry football team wants to challenge for a fourth consecutive WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference title, it will be the guys in the trenches who will pave the way.
Healthy Hartman ‘keeps everything solidified’ for Belle Vernon offense
August 8, 2019
It’s third-and-long. Belle Vernon breaks the offensive huddle and heads to the line of scrimmage.
