Football
10th-seeded Beaver Falls continues surprise run with Class 2A semifinal win over Washington
November 17, 2023
Beaver Falls might have a double-digit seed, but the Tigers are playing once again for the WPIAL’s top prize after pulling off another upset – this time over No. 3 Washington.
South Side makes biggest plays in Class A semifinal win over Clairton
After a back-and-forth first half, South Side came out on the positive side of a sequence of plays midway through the third quarter that led to 14 straight points.
QB Matt Sieg comes up big in 4th quarter as Fort Cherry beats Bishop Canevin
Matt Sieg stood on the field after the game with friends, family and Fort Cherry fans asking him to take a picture with them.
Offense steps to forefront when Central Catholic, North Allegheny meet again for Class 6A title
The traditional style of a Central Catholic vs. North Allegheny game was always defined by the defenses. Just a year ago, they combined for a 7-3 score in a field-position battle.
Peters Township eyes 1st WPIAL title, but defending champion Pine-Richland stands in the way
This was just another week of practice for Peters Township’s football team, exactly like any of the others the Indians had this season.
5 things to watch: WPIAL playoff weekend split between finals, semifinals
November 16, 2023
Pine-Richland will eat breakfast together a few hours before kickoff, part of a pregame routine Saturday that differs from most weeks.
PIAA high school football 1st-round playoff pairings for Nov. 17-18, 2023
The PIAA football playoffs turn 35 this fall.
WPIAL 2023 Class 5A football championship game preview: Peters Township vs. Pine-Richland
For the second straight year, the WPIAL Class 5A championship game will be played at Norwin Stadium in North Huntingdon.
WPIAL 2023 Class 6A football championship game preview: Central Catholic vs. North Allegheny
For the second straight year, the WPIAL Class 6A championship game will be played at Norwin Stadium in North Huntingdon.
PIAA Class 2A high school football playoff preview for Nov. 17, 2023
After winning a subregional game last week, City League champion Westinghouse officially begins PIAA play with a first-round matchup against Central Clarion on Friday night.
WPIAL Class A high school football playoff preview for Nov. 17, 2023
Final Four Friday is set for four WPIAL classifications as 16 teams try to earn a trip to the North Shore in Pittsburgh the day after Thanksgiving.
WPIAL Class 2A high school football playoff preview for Nov. 17, 2023
Final Four Friday is set for four WPIAL classifications as 16 teams try to earn a trip to the North Shore in Pittsburgh the day after Thanksgiving.
WPIAL Class 3A high school football playoff preview for Nov. 17, 2023
November 15, 2023
Final Four Friday is set for four WPIAL classifications as 16 teams try to earn a trip to the North Shore in Pittsburgh the day after Thanksgiving.
WPIAL Class 4A high school football playoff preview for Nov. 17, 2023
Final Four Friday is set for four WPIAL classifications as 16 teams try to earn a trip to the North Shore in Pittsburgh the day after Thanksgiving.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 14, 2023
November 14, 2023
We have reached the technical start to the PIAA football playoffs with first-round games this weekend sprinkled with district semifinals and championship games.
4 WPIAL football championships will be televised with support from Steelers
The four WPIAL football championship games held at Acrisure Stadium will be televised this year, thanks to support from the Pittsburgh Steelers, the WPIAL announced Tuesday.
With lofty expectations, Penn-Trafford football team expects more in ’24
November 12, 2023
When you have recently won the WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A football titles, expectations for future remain high.
Strong playoff performance led to Penn Hills’ biggest offensive explosion in 5 years
Charles Morris had to wait until his second season to coach his first playoff game as the Penn Hills football coach. The Indians’ performance left quite the impression on anyone who saw it.
5 things we learned in Week 11 of the WPIAL football season: Semifinals feature new blood
November 11, 2023
Some teams are penciled into the semifinals before the WPIAL playoffs even start. Aliquippa, after winning Friday, will make its 17th straight appearance in the final four.
WPIAL announces playoff sites for football semifinals
WPIAL football playoffs
