Football
Jeannette moves scrimmage to Valley as turf project progresses
August 8, 2019
As a fail-safe, Jeannette moved its 10 a.m. football scrimmage on Aug. 17 against Valley — originally scheduled to be played at home — to Valley Memorial Stadium in New Kensington.
Fox Chapel’s Brown picks up first Division I offer
August 7, 2019
For high school athletes, there might not be a better feeling than the moment they receive their first scholarship offer to play their sport at the collegiate level.
District 6 denies eligibility for Ligonier Valley senior Silk
Kyle Silk won’t be playing for the Ligonier Valley football team just yet.
George Guido: Not even war could dim Friday Night Lights
August 6, 2019
A number of past columns have been written about the effects of World War II on daily life and high school sports in the Alle-Kiski Valley.
WPIAL football coaches honored at Steelers Family Fest
August 5, 2019
On Sunday, just one day before the start of high school football season, the Pittsburgh Steelers held their annual Steelers Family Fest at Heinz Field.
Westmoreland notebook: ‘Heat week’ leads into start of training camp
August 3, 2019
“Heat week” begins Monday around the state as football teams get set to open camps Aug. 12.
Ligonier Valley favored again; Hearing set for QB Silk
To no one’s surprise, Ligonier Valley again is the favorite to win the Heritage Conference title.
New turf, refurbished track part of renovations at Baldwin Stadium
August 2, 2019
It was time for a summer facelift.
Gateway transfer Diego Bledsoe remains ineligible over father’s critical comments
July 30, 2019
The PIAA listened to critical public comments made by Diego Bledsoe’s father and then upheld a WPIAL decision that leaves the Gateway transfer ineligible to play football.
George Guido: 40-second play clock ‘most substantial’ new rule in H.S. football
The implementation of a 40-second play clock is the most significant change to high school football this season.
PIAA overturns WPIAL, makes West Mifflin football standout Nahki Johnson eligible
The recruiting allegations made against Nahki Johnson and coach Rod Steele were “unsubstantiated,” the PIAA decided Tuesday, so it ruled the West Mifflin football standout immediately eligible.
Clairton, McGuffey schedule Week 1 football game
July 29, 2019
Left idle by forfeits, McGuffey and Clairton will have Week 1 football games after all.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Standout linemen abound in area
July 27, 2019
It is no secret: Lineman looks to be the premier position his season in Westmoreland County football. Area teams should be well-protected up front with a number of Division I prospects pushing the pile.
After narrowly missing out on postseason, Baldwin football is motivated
July 26, 2019
The Baldwin football team is highly motivated.
WPIAL will re-evaluate how it schedules football after Northgate forfeits
The WPIAL will change the way it schedules nonconference football games after a team strategically forfeited for the second time in two years.
WPIAL’s best football players take break for TribLive HSSN event
July 23, 2019
High school football teams have worked out together for months in weight rooms and practice fields, but suddenly those offseason sessions have a more serious tone.
Armstrong coach Frank Fabian ready for season after short-lived resignation
In two weeks, when WPIAL football teams start heat acclimation, Armstrong coach Frank Fabian will be there for his fifth season with the River Hawks.
A-K Valley football teams converge on Freeport for 7-on-7 event
July 22, 2019
As preparation for high school football enters the stretch run, several teams will gather Wednesday at Freeport for a seven-on-seven event with a local flair.
What will Jeannette’s new football turf field look like?
July 21, 2019
Drier weather — albeit exhaustingly hot weather — has helped the artificial turf project gain momentum at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.
QB Eric Wilson wants to help revive Sto-Rox tradition he grew up on
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during a HSSN Media Day live broadcast at Kennywood Park.
