Football
With tons of talent returning, Hopewell hungry to end playoff drought
August 12, 2025
The Hopewell Vikings are hungry to bring winning football back to the community.
Central Valley keeps high standards despite young roster
A year ago, Central Valley coach Mark Lyons felt that his team had what it would take to return to Acrisure Stadium, a place the Warriors have become all-too-familiar with over the last 15 years.
Beaver reloads in pursuit of another winning chapter in program’s storied history
Beaver is the ninth on the WPIAL all-time wins list and is the fourth-oldest football program in the district, starting in 1899. Beaver has a winning culture.
Defending WPIAL champ Avonworth hungry to take care of unfinished business
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.
Westmoreland County’s newest football coaches tackle 1st day of official workouts
August 11, 2025
Dustin Shoaf made sure his team didn’t leave hungry on the final day of football heat acclimatization workouts.
Revamped offensive line holds key to Greensburg Salem’s success
A new offensive line for the Greensburg Salem football team will be on display when the Golden Lions begin play Aug. 22 at Albert Gallatin.
Ryan Love prepared to take on featured role in Deer Lakes backfield
Last year, Ryan Love served as an understudy to running back Zier Williams.
With 4-year starter under center, Trinity primed for another playoff season
Trinity has been making a lot of racket lately. Maybe it’s time for the Hillers to rumble.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Southmoreland getting new turf in time for fall sports
August 10, 2025
Southmoreland plans to have new turf installed and ready for a girls soccer game Aug. 27 and the home football opener two nights later.
Mars looking to take next step behind experienced offensive line
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 McKeesport preview will be published later this month.
New West Mifflin coach to focus on physicality, rely on star running back
B.J. Pugh considers being the football coach at West Mifflin his dream job.
Indiana banking on familiar coach to get program turned around
Hey, Indiana, an old acquaintance is back in town.
Hampton seeking ‘little bit of toughness’ after down season
Hampton coach Steve Sciullo had no problem putting his finger on what went wrong during last year’s 3-7 season.
Apollo-Ridge QBs commiserate in return from injuries
August 9, 2025
Two years ago, Alex Clawson suffered a serious ankle injury during an early-season game for the Apollo-Ridge football team and was lost for the rest of his sophomore campaign.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Yough baseball coach Palm steps away
Calling it more of a retirement than a resignation, Dan Palm is leaving the Yough baseball program.
Moore develops into quiet leader for Franklin Regional football team
If you attend a Franklin Regional football practice this fall, you will not see senior Matt Moore running around and getting into his teammates’ faces to encourage or fire them up.
Armed with lessons learned last season, West Allegheny ready for Parkway Conference grind
The way the 2024 season played out for West Allegheny’s football team was a bit strange, but also a bit encouraging.
Experienced Montour aims to contend for Parkway Conference crown
The 2024 football season at Montour was a tale of two seasons.
Blackhawk seeking improvement entering coach’s 2nd season
Jake Wickline is relieved that all of the newness has finally worn off.
