Football
Mt. Pleasant climbs out of early hole, shocks Jeannette in opener
August 22, 2025
Visiting Jeannette stunned Mt. Pleasant with a pair of long passes that led to touchdowns early in Friday’s Week Zero game at Viking Stadium.
Derry powers past Ligonier Valley behind stout offensive line
Moments after Derry’s season-opening 33-14 victory over visiting Ligonier Valley on Friday night, Trojans coach Mike Arone implored junior running back Max Doherty to acknowledge the team’s massive offensive linemen.
Apollo-Ridge turns tables on Leechburg, scores late for comeback victory
In last year’s Week Zero rivalry game between Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge, the Blue Devils rallied from a touchdown behind in the fourth quarter to score a five-point victory.
Kiski Area opens new era under coach Colin Haugh with shutout of Knoch
Not a bad start for Kiski Area and new coach Colin Haugh.
New coordinator has Plum offense humming in victory over Franklin Regional
Plum junior quarterback John Nonnenberg believed in offensive coordinator Marty Steele. That’s why Nonnenberg didn’t fret when the Mustangs didn’t touch the ball for nearly nine minutes after halftime as Franklin Regional shaved its deficit from 21 points to eight.
Southmoreland football opens strong, trounces Valley
Southmoreland took no time to get settled into the season, defeating Valley, 40-0, in Week Zero action Friday at Valley.
5 things to watch in Week Zero: Pittsburgh vs. Philly battle tops Wolvarena slate of games
Two big-school powerhouses representing Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will meet at the Wolvarena as part of a multi-game Week Zero event at Woodland Hills’ stadium.
Brashear looks to build behind young roster
Last season didn’t go as planned for the Brashear football team, but there’s excitement surrounding the program heading into the 2025 season.
Allderdice ready to flush 2024, contend for City League title
Allderdice’s players and coaches were left with a bad taste in their mouths after the 2024 season.
Carrick looks to carry on momentum despite revamped roster
The Carrick football team is looking to build off its best season in quite some time, but the Raiders will have to address some holes left by a large and talented senior class.
Creating competition a top priority for Brownsville’s 1st-year coach
Cody Castor wants competition. Whether it’s in the weight room, battling for a starting position during practice or smacking pads with an opponent under the Friday night lights, Brownsville’s first-year coach is seeking competitive fire from the Falcons.
Albert Gallatin looks to carry momentum from 6-win season
It’s been seven years since Albert Gallatin played a WPIAL schedule in the Class 5A Big East conference. Since moving out of the WPIAL and into an independent schedule in 2019, consistency has been the goal of coach Drew Dindl.
Westinghouse reloads to defend City League title
The Westinghouse Bulldogs may have lost starting quarterback Khalil Green and a talented senior class that helped them capture their 40th City League title and fifth in the past six seasons, but don’t expect them to take a step backward.
Bolstered by returning starters, University Prep eyes more City League success
The University Prep Panthers felt like they were on the verge of accomplishing something special a year ago.
Perry carries over late-season momentum into 2025
Perry Traditional Academy didn’t have the success it would’ve liked last season, but the Commodores are ready to build on what they did accomplish.
Kiski Prep opens year with new coach, new QBs and game overseas
August 21, 2025
It’s not often that an opportunity like the one the Kiski School Cougar football team will experience comes along.
Clairton to christen Tyler Boyd Stadium with star-studded matchup vs. Imani Christian
Clairton has officially renamed its football stadium in honor of Bears great Tyler Boyd, so it’s fitting that the first game played there is between two teams with WPIAL title hopes.
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the coaches
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top coaching changes for the 2025 season.
With dynamic backfield, McKeesport in position to take championship step forward
Despite enjoying plenty of success over the past few seasons — enough to satisfy the majority of WPIAL football programs — McKeesport has felt bittersweet about its recent results.
Former Frazier quarterback working to restore program’s luster
Settling in as Frazier’s new coach, Tony Battaglini begins to think more and more that the team has underachieved the past few seasons.
