Football

Pine-Richland lineman Trent Miller prepares for the 2019-2020 season August 7, 2019.

WPIAL teams highlight Trib HSSN high school football preseason state rankings

August 21, 2019

Whether you are a fan of your local district team or like to know what’s going on in high school football around Pennsylvania, the TribLive High School Sports Network has you covered this fall.

PIAA upholds District 6 ruling on Ligonier Valley’s Kyle Silk

Unless Kyle Silk’s family pursues legal action, his senior football season is over before it started.

Springdale’s Christian Vokes carries the ball during practice Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Springdale.

Vokes hopes to use strength, speed to lift Springdale to success

After missing the WPIAL playoffs for just the second time in 17 seasons last year, the Springdale Dynamos are set to make a 2019 drive toward the postseason.

Kiski Area junior wide receiver Jason Baker has not played football since seventh grade.

A-K Valley football Q&A with Kiski Area’s Jason Baker

In an effort to revamp his team, Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert dug into the depths of the high school to recruit student-athletes he believed could help improve their chances this season.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week Zero

Jake Blumer

Burrell’s Dom Holmes (right) will take on rival Valley in the Week Zero “Battle of the Bypass” on Friday.

Valley’s 6-game winning streak on line in ‘Battle of the Bypass’

There’s never a lack of excitement when Burrell and Valley get together for the “Battle of the Bypass.”

Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week Zero

Dillon Ferretti

Norwin quarterback Jack Salopek looks to pass during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

‘Battle of Route 30’ pits Norwin, Penn-Trafford football teams in Week Zero

When the PIAA expanded to six classifications four years ago and decided to move the start of the playoffs up a week, it also allowed schools to eliminate their second scrimmage and play a game during Week Zero.

Westmoreland County high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero

Nonconference

Yough’s C.J. Waldier (right) makes a play for the ball against Latrobe during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

The Birdie opines on Week Zero, Westmoreland County matchups

Four years after its inception, Week Zero remains a confusing proposition, even for Mr. Birdie.

Jeannette’s McKee Stadium has had a natural grass playing surface since it opened in 1937. In the fall of 2019, it will have turf.

Jeannette moving track resurfacing at McKee Stadium to April

Jeannette will wait until after the busy fall sports season to resurface its track at McKee Stadium, superintendent Matt Jones said.

Ligonier Valley’s Ethan Boring makes a one-handed catch during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Ligonier.

Ligonier Valley looks to maintain level of success in District 6

Ligonier Valley has been one of the best teams from District 6 over the past four seasons.

Union small in numbers but big on talent

August 20, 2019

Another year, another common scenario for coach Stacy Robinson and the Union Scotties. One of the smallest schools in the WPIAL, Union had just 20 kids arrive for the first day of camp.

Sto-Rox quarterback Eric Wilson throws a pass during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in McKees Rocks.

Sto-Rox football team returns core of explosive offense

The Sto-Rox football team enters the season with plenty of motivation.

Rochester head coach Gene Matsook works with his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.

Rochester eager to atone for WPIAL title game loss

Though Rochester came up short against OLSH in the WPIAL Class A championship game last season, coach Gene Matsook does not spend time reflecting on the past.