Football

McKeesport’s Kemon Spell stiff-arms Gateway’s Jyrair Phillips during their game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Monroeville.
McKeesport sophomore Kemon Spell gives Penn State 1st commitment from 2027 class
August 2, 2024
McKeesport sophomore Kemon Spell can’t sign with for two more years, but the highly recruited running back and defensive back has already picked his college.

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Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner carries against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in McCandless.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner
August 1, 2024
Elijah Faulkner won a WPIAL title last spring as the league’s long jump champion, but the Central Catholic senior wants gold in football, too.

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Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson celebrates his second touchdownagainst USO during their City League game on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson
July 31, 2024
Players like Kyshawn Robinson don’t come along often. From leadership and athletic ability to grit and football IQ, he checks all of the boxes.

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North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara pulls in a catch between Highlands’ Menage Lucas and Montrell Johnson on Sept. 15, 2023, at J.C. Stone Field.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara
July 30, 2024
North Catholic football coach Chris Rizzo had nothing but praise for senior tight end/defensive end Brady O’Hara.

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Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel throws a pass on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Industry.
WPIAL schedules eligibility hearing for record-setting QB after transfer to Central Catholic
The WPIAL will require an eligibility hearing for record-setting quarterback Jaivin Peel.

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Greensburg Salem’s A.J. Tarpley drives past Southmoreland’s George Campbell (1) and Ronnie Collins (2) during a game Dec. 5, 2023 at Southmoreland.
WPIAL grants eligibility to 4 transfers, denies Central Catholic football freshman
July 29, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic transfer Anthony “A.J.” Tarpley is fully eligible to play basketball for the Centurions this winter.

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Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith had 44 catches for 851 yards in 2023.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith
July 28, 2024
Woodland Hills speedster Scoop Smith is looking to make a difference in his junior season for the Wolverines.

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Elizabeth Forward’s Chris Climes competes during the 2023 football season.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Elizabeth Forward’s Christopher Climes
July 26, 2024
Christopher Climes works out with a professional soccer trainer, which wouldn’t seem unusual if the senior were a midfielder on Elizabeth Forward’s soccer team.

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West Mifflin’s Armand Hill carries past Avonworth’s Andrew Kuban during the fourth quarter on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in Ohio Twp.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: West Mifflin’s Armand Hill
July 24, 2024
West Mifflin senior Delron White was having a strong first part of the 2023 season as he carried the rushing load for the Titans.

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McKeesport’s Kemon Spell runs for a first down against Montour in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at West Mifflin.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: McKeesport’s Kemon Spell
July 22, 2024
If McKeesport football coach Matt Miller is looking for a leader this season, sophomore Kemon Spell is ready to tackle the role.

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Upper St. Clair lineman Nate Stohl earned all-conference honors for both offense and defense last season.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Upper St. Clair’s Nate Stohl
July 21, 2024
As an all-conference lineman committed to an Ivy League school, Nate Stohl’s coaches could talk at length about the senior’s football skills.

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Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras returns a punt for a touchdown against Mt. Lebanon on Sept. 1, 2023.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Bethel Park’s Ryan Petras
July 20, 2024
The recruiting process can be a stressful time for top high school athletes as they try to determine which college to choose to continue their academic and athletic careers.

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Armstrong quarterback Colt Sprankle throws during a 7-on-7 competition last summer.
Knoch transfer Colt Sprankle earns postseason eligibility after PIAA board overturns WPIAL
July 18, 2024
The PIAA board overturned a WPIAL decision and granted postseason eligibility to Knoch junior Colt Sprankle, a football-playing transfer from Armstrong.

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Attending a luncheon are front (left to right) Gene Matsook, Tom Nola, George Smith, Jim Render, Dick LeBeau, Don Yannessa, Jack McCurry and Joe Hamilton; back row (left to right) Bill Cherpak, Dan Matsook, Pat Monroe, George Novak, Kevin Colbert, John Banaszak, Mike Zmijanac and Eric Kasperowicz.
Former Steelers assistant Dick LeBeau shares wisdom with group of legendary high school football coaches
July 15, 2024
Former Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau was the guest speaker at the annual gathering of current and former WPIAL football coaches Monday at Grandview Golf Course in North Braddock.

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Aliquippa coach Mike Warfield talks with his team during the 2022 PIAA Class 4A championship game against Bishop McDevitt.
Aliquippa’s Mike Warfield taking ‘leave of absence’ as Quips’ football coach
Mike Warfield says football fans will see him at Aliquippa’s stadium this fall, but adds with a laugh that his new job on Friday nights might be selling 50/50 tickets.

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Peters Township’s Mickey Vaccarello beats Pine-Richland’s Tanner Cunningham for a second-quarter touchdown during the 2023 WPIAL Class 5A championship game.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Peters Township’s Mickey Vaccarello
July 14, 2024
If there is one thing Mickey Vaccarello wants to improve on during his senior season, it would be his contributions on offense.

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North Allegheny lineman Jack Yatchenko (51) celebrates with his teammates and coach Art Walker after defeating Harrisburg in their PIAA Class 6A state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Mansion Park in Altoona.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Allegheny’s Jack Yatchenko
July 11, 2024
Jack Yatchenko was on the sideline for the play that pretty much clinched a WPIAL title for North Allegheny.

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Penn-Trafford’s Jonny Lovre throws a touchdown pass to Carmen Metcalfe in the second quarter against Norwin on Sept. 29, 2023, at Norwin High School.
Penn-Trafford coaches pleased with offseason improvement at skill positions
July 7, 2024
Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane gave his squad a break from summer workouts over the Fourth of July holiday.

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Fox Chapel coach Dave Leasure addresses his offense during a 7-on-7 competition last summer.
Enthusiasm growing in Fox Chapel football program
June 30, 2024
Dave Leasure saw a referendum on how the Fox Chapel community was responding to the rebuilding process. During the early part of summer, Leasure said the high school program saw more kids come out for workouts and commit to playing than last year.

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Southmoreland quarterbacks Caden Matthews (left) and Anthony Smith.
Fierce QB competition brewing at Southmoreland between Caden Matthews, Anthony Smith
June 27, 2024
There is a good old-fashioned quarterback competition brewing in Alverton, and the top preseason storyline for Southmoreland football already has people chewing the fat at gas stations and mini-marts.

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