Football

Penn Hills’ Snell benefits from offseason development

July 19, 2019

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.

Mars defender Thomas Sheehy (13) tips a pass away from Shaler’s Brennan Fugh (15) Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Shaler.

Shaler Area’s Fugh, Bendel to continue football careers together

July 18, 2019

Choosing to play football at John Carroll provided Brennan Fugh with many opportunities for building on strong family ties.

Penn Hills head coach Jon LeDonne greets Terry Smith on the sideline after Smith’s 75-yard touchdown during their PIAA Class 5A state semifinal against Archbishop Wood in 2018 at Chambersburg Area High School.

Penn Hills gains valuable reps during 7-on-7 tournaments

After winning their first PIAA football title since 1995 last season, members of the Penn Hills football program have turned the page to focus on the coming campaign.

Norwin’s Ty Bilinsky intercepts a pass from Penn-Trafford’s Gabe Dunlap in the end zone on the final play to secure Norwin’s 24-13 win during the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game at Latrobe.

Norwin takes down rival Penn-Trafford to win 1st WCCA 7-on-7 tournament

For Norwin’s opponents in the ninth Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament, it must have, at times, felt more like 7-against-8.

Norwin’s Salopek focused on leadership role in senior season

Norwin’s Jack Salopek watches his team from the sidelines during WPIAL football Friday evening, Sept. 7, 2018 at Hempfield Area High School.

5 things to watch at WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament

July 17, 2019

The ninth Westmoreland County Coaches Association seven-on-seven passing tournament will be Thursday at Latrobe’s Rossi and Graham-Sobota fields on the high school campus.

With college plans in place, Woodland Hills’ Rawlings ready for special senior season

The Penn Hills football team takes the field at the start of the PIAA Class 5A state championship game against Manheim Central Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Pennsylvania ranked 7th-best state for high school football

High School Football America released its rankings for the top 10 states for high school football Wednesday, and Pennsylvania came in at No. 7.

Montour’s Padezanin hopes to drive Spartans toward success

July 16, 2019

PIAA schedules eligibility hearing for West Mifflin’s Nahki Johnson

West Mifflin’s Nahki Johnson will learn this month whether he can play football in the fall.

Monessen’s Devin Whitlock celebrates as time expires in a PIAA Class A second round state playoff game against Bishop Carroll Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at Greensburg Salem High School.

WPIAL declares two-sport Belle Vernon transfer Devin Whitlock eligible

July 15, 2019

Belle Vernon sophomore Devin Whitlock, a two-sport standout who transferred from Monessen, is eligible to play football and basketball this upcoming school year.

Speedy Luke Meckler has high expectations for 2-time defending champion Pine-Richland

Springdale sophomore Legend Ausk tested his mettle at The Duel, a quarterback showcase and competition sponsored by the National Football Academies, on July 12 and 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.

Springdale QB Ausk gets head start on sophomore season

Legend Ausk enters his sophomore football season at Springdale in the running to take over the varsity starting quarterback job left vacant from the graduation of multi-year starter Josh Jones.

North Allegheny senior lineman Lugg forges his own path

July 14, 2019

North Allegheny’s Jake Lugg plays left tackle for the Tigers like older brother, Josh, did a few years earlier.

Penn-Trafford’s Caleb Lisbon ready to display ‘incredible motor’

July 13, 2019

Record number of teams to play in WCCA 7-on-7 passing tournament

In the eight years the Westmoreland County Coaches Association has hosted a seven-on-seven football passing tournament, Penn-Trafford has captured the championship five times, including last year.