Football
With interest in program up, OLSH ‘would like to surprise people’
August 15, 2025
The fruits of bringing together three programs in a co-op have brought Our Lady of the Sacred Heart football coach Donnie Militzer what he was looking for.
Ligonier Valley looks to move on from consecutive losing seasons
Ligonier Valley football coach Roger Beitel had not endured consecutive losing campaigns before last season.
Apollo-Ridge aims to bounce back after 1-win season
Apollo-Ridge took its lumps in and out of Allegheny Conference play last year.
Steel Valley gears up for championship run to close out Barksdale era
Since 2021, when Donald was a freshman, there’s always been a Barksdale in the backfield for the Steel Valley football team.
After dream season, South Park ready to see next generation take over
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 Aug. 22.
South Allegheny driven to reach new heights as turnaround continues
South Allegheny reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021 last season, finishing 9-3 for its first winning season since 2020.
Longtime WPIAL head coach Sam Albert happy to help as assistant at Pine-Richland
August 14, 2025
When Sam Albert stepped down at Kiski Area shortly after the 2024 season and ended a three-decade run as a head coach at stops that included Valley, Butler, Freeport and Highlands, he said he had plans to serve as an assistant somewhere.
Countdown to Kickoff ’25: 26 WPIAL teams have new coaches this fall
The WPIAL football coaching pendulum continues to swing between a lot of offseason changes and not as many new sideline generals.
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River.
As game grows on him, Latrobe senior becomes top lineman
Football wasn’t for Lucas Kolenc in the beginning.
Greensburg Salem seeking another run to playoffs
For one of the WPIAL’s all-time winningest programs, Greensburg Salem has seen more than enough losing in recent years.
Strong junior class driving Derry’s hopes for a successful season
Despite that five-game skid, Mike Arone is not deterred. Forget the season-ending implosion, Derry’s fourth-year coach insists.
Despite young roster, Yough aims to continue progressing
Ben Hoffer feels his team is set to take a step forward as he begins his fourth season as Yough’s football coach.
Coaching change, player movement do not deter Southmoreland from playoff goal
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 Aug. 22. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Elizabeth Forward preview will be published later this month.
Expanded roster bolsters Mt. Pleasant’s chances in Interstate Conference
Things are looking up for Mt. Pleasant football coach Jason Fazekas and his program.
Valley confident in ability to improve this season, build program
August 13, 2025
Valley coach Mark Adams would be the first to agree that the Vikings had a disappointing 2024 season. Valley was winless, with its closest loss being a crushing 38-35 defeat to Riverview in its second game.
Imani Christian vows to again contend for championships
When asked about his team’s goals for the season, Imani Christian coach LaRoi Johnson said the team wants to win a state championship.
Highlands working to adapt offense, keep playoff streak going
Highlands was one quarter away from a trip to last year’s WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.
Coming off playoff berth, strong offseason, Freeport building momentum
The Freeport football team returned to form in 2024.
East Allegheny focused on erasing 1-9 memory
East Allegheny wishes it could forget that awful record, but the returning players and coaches won’t. Besides, they really can’t.
