Football

Carrick hopes to build off late-season victory
August 23, 2024
The Carrick football program finished last season with a win and is using that as a springboard into its second season under coach Dennis “Shor D” Wolford.

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Yough’s Raidon Kuroda attempts a pass during the team’s camp practice Aug. 14, 2024, in Herminie.
With improved passing game, Raidon Kuroda hopes to be a dominant force for Yough
August 22, 2024
The football hung in the air for about three seconds. It was thrown without too much arc and wasn’t a bullet pass. It was on a perfect line.

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The TribLive High School Sports Network is celebrating its 25th anniversary during the 2024-25 school year.
Trib HSSN changes access for some broadcasts
As it enters its 25th year, Trib HSSN will rely on sponsorships and business partnerships to bring free broadcasts to its loyal viewers.

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Serra Catholic’s Quadir Stribling practices ahead of the 2024 season.
Veteran skill players lead Serra Catholic into new conference, classification
Serra Catholic may be dropping from Class 2A to Class A, but the path to making a deep postseason run will be just as difficult, if not more, with its new schedule.

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California QB Logan Hartley practices ahead of the 2024 season.
Despite heavy graduation loss, standard remains same for California
Coach Ed Woods is entering his seventh year at California, and the relationship has been fruitful for both sides with plenty of success in the regular season and playoffs.

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Charleroi QB Jackson Keranko and RB Bobby DiPiazza practice ahead of the 2024 season.
Charleroi hopes to benefit from experience in Ty Aeschbacher’s 2nd season at helm
After fighting hard but failing to win a game last season, the Charleroi football program will enter Year 2 of head coach Ty Aeschbacher at the helm with more experience and continuity that they’re hoping will translate to success.

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Elizabeth Forward’s Ryan Messina practices ahead of the 2024 season.
Expectations high for talent-laden Elizabeth Forward
You’ll have to excuse Elizabeth Forward head coach John DeMarco for smiling so much as he oversees practices this fall.

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McKeesport’s Kemon Spell practices ahead of the 2024 season.
New set of conference opponents set to stare down vaunted McKeesport flexbone
After reaching the WPIAL championship game last season, the McKeesport Tigers are hoping for a repeat trip.

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Ringgold coach Robert Heller leads practice ahead of the 2024 season.
With new coach, young talent, ‘There’s a pulse at Ringgold’
Given that the Ringgold football program hasn’t won in 25 games, it goes without saying that some fresh air could be beneficial for the team, and new coach Robert “Bean” Heller is looking to be just that.

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Bentworth WR Tristan Hackinson practices ahead of the 2024 season.
Bentworth puts focus on finishing games to contend in Tri-County South
Despite going 3-7 last year, Bentworth head coach Dave Pordash sees a lot of positives coming into the 2024 season.

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Laurel lineman Casey Wilson works out during practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at Laurel.
Offseason growth boosts expectations for Laurel
Brian Cooper cited growth as the biggest area of improvement for his 2024 Laurel football team.

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Neshannock head coach Michael Bongivengo talks with quarterback Jino Mozzocio during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Neshannock.
Despite changes, goals remain the same for Neshannock
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Friday.

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Summit Academy’s Stephen J. Sherer Field.
Summit Academy looks to benefit from more experienced roster
Anthony Becoate has done lots of teaching and coaching during training camp workouts the past two weeks, trying to get his Summit Academy players up to speed in time for their Week Zero matchup with Frazier.

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South Side’s Mateja Pavlovich works out in the rain during practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, at South Side.
South Side football ‘hungry’ after reaching WPIAL finals
South Side football players keep wanting to take the next step. Over the past three years, they’ve accomplished that goal.

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Shenango quarterback Sam Patton works out in the rain during practice on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Shenango.
Shenango hopes to overcome injuries to contend in Big Seven Conference
Shenango football coach Jimmy Graham cited staying healthy as a key component to competing in the rugged Class A Big Seven Conference.

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The Rochester football team practices on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Rochester.
With RB Antonio Laure back in fold, Rochester eyes success in Big 7 Conference
Antonio Laure is looking forward to stepping back on a football field, breaking through a wall of defenders and scampering into the end zone.

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Northgate quarterback Sonteon Layne throws during the Willie Thrower quarterbacks camp in June at Valley High School.
Northgate hopes bigger roster translates to more wins, elusive playoff berth
Northgate’s football roster was hovering in the mid-teens five seasons ago. The limited numbers made it a challenge to compete.

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Springdale’s Noah Abaray (left) and Noah Robbins pose for a photo at practice Aug. 21, 2024, at Springdale.
Robbins, Abaray set tone for young Springdale football team
August 21, 2024
As a freshman, Noah Robbins didn’t see the field that much in varsity games.

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Aliquippa’s Tikey Hayes cuts back across the field on a touchdown run against Dallas during the 2023 PIAA Class 4A championship game at Cumberland Valley.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 21, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 high school football season, which kicks off for most schools across the state with Week Zero games this weekend.

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Peters Township coach T.J. Plack watches practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Peters.
2024 Trib HSSN WPIAL preseason football rankings
WPIAL preseason football rankings

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