Football

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd makes one-handed diving interception on a ball intended for Clairton’s Taris Wooding in the second quarter Friday at Leechburg High School.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 5
September 27, 2023
Class 5A Big East Conference

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Leechburg’s Matt Williams get a hold of Clairton’s Drahcir Jones’ jersey in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Leechburg High School.
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 5
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Central Catholic’s Peter Gonzalez is hauled down after a long catch during the fourth quarter against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in McCandless.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 26, 2023
September 26, 2023
Following so many big showdowns across the state last weekend, things are set to settle down a bit as we hit the midway point of the regular season.

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Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner carries against North Allegheny last Friday in McCandless.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 4
September 25, 2023
Central Catholic junior running back Elijah Faulkner entered the Class 6A No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at North Allegheny as the Vikings leading rusher.

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Julian Dugger and his Penn Hills teammates face Bethel Park in the Big 56 Game of the Week on Friday.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 25, 2023
September 24, 2023
The high school football regular season hits the midway point as we say so long to September football with Week 5 action this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Brody Evans drops back to pass against Belle Vernon on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 4
There was a lot of excitement this week in the WPIAL with so many big high school football games.

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Shaler quarterback Keegan Smetanka throws a pass during a preseason practice.
                                Christopher Horner | 
Tribune-Review
Shaler football builds chemistry during red-hot start to season
Ryan Barnhart wasn’t sure if he wanted to play guard. The Shaler senior had spent most of his career as a middle linebacker. But coming into the season, he knew the Titans also needed help up front.

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Submitted by Jim Smoyer
                                Thomas Jefferson’s Jim Smoyer in 1987.
Advance scout Jim Smoyer, an ‘invaluable’ part of Thomas Jefferson’s football program
Thomas Jefferson football aficionado Jim Smoyer is like most high school fans.

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Miami (Ohio) defensive back Raion Strader (13) celebrates a win over Cincinnati on Sept. 16.
Penn Hills notebook: Raion Strader comes up big in Miami (Ohio) win
Penn Hills graduate Raion Strader helped Miami (Ohio) end a long-time losing streak to Cincinnati.

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Penn Hills lineman taking wrestler’s mentality to Richmond
Kelsey Hundley’s mentality lends itself well to wrestling. The Penn Hills senior offensive lineman is determined to never fold. When attempting to survive a heavyweight wrestling match, conceding ground isn’t a wise maneuver.

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Gateway’s Steven Jenkins Jr. had six catches for 198 yards and three TDs against Franklin Regional.
After slow start to season, Gateway offense gets on track in Big East opener
The Gateway football team was in an unfamiliar 0-3 hole after losses to Mt. Lebanon, Woodland Hills and North Hills.

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Northgate’s Sonteon Layne works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Bellevue.
High school roundup for Sept. 23, 2023: Northgate edges Summit Academy
September 23, 2023
Sonteon Layne threw for 87 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 40 yards and another TD as Northgate earned a 28-20 win over Summit Academy (0-5, 0-2) in the Class A Big 7 Conference on Saturday afternoon.

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Jackson Bauman (left) and his Knoch teammates have not played a conference game yet.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school notebook: Allegheny 6 about to enter conference play
The Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference, of which Freeport, Deer Lakes, Valley and Knoch are members, is one of two in the WPIAL to not have any of its teams play a conference game through five weeks.

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South Allegheny and Shady Side Academy compete Sept. 23, 2023, at Shady Side Academy.
Deacon Durham’s 2 punt return touchdowns help spark Shady Side Academy victory
On the Shady Side Academy football roster, senior Deacon Durham is listed as a wide receiver, cornerback and free safety.

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Garrett Eicher and his Mt. Pleasant teammates jumped into the Class 3A rankings this week.
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 24, 2023
WPIAL football rankings

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Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple (right) ran for 300 yards Friday.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Whipple enjoys breakout
Tasso Whipple was a little hesitant to talk to the media after his record-breaking performance Friday night.

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Pine-Richland’s Ethan Pillar carries for a first down against Penn Hills on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Pine.
Pine-Richland’s Ethan Pillar picks up where he left off for PIAA champions
Ethan Pillar is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, which he knows isn’t a normal occurrence for someone living in the Pittsburgh area.

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Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
                                Norwin head football coach Mike Brown speaks to the team during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition in July.
Comeback win gives Norwin football a boost in confidence
Norwin football coach Mike Brown made a special moment out of his team’s first home win of the season, giving the game ball to his father and assistant coach, Bill Brown, for a birthday present on the Saturday after the victory.

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Paul Schofield | Tribune-Review
                                Franklin Regional junior nose guard/running back Jude Gentile beats a blocker at practice Sept. 20.
Size disadvantage not a problem for Franklin Regional nose guard Jude Gentile
When you think of a nose guards on a football team, former Steeler Casey “Big Snack” Hampton comes to mind.

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Shenango head coach Jimmy Graham works with his team during practice on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, in Shenango.
WPIAL Class A football roundup: Shenango upsets No. 5 Rochester in Big 7
Colton Fedrizzi caught three passes for 61 yards and one touchdown and had an interception and a fumble recovery as Shenango scored an 18-6 upset victory over No. 5 Rochester (3-1, 1-1) in the Class A Big 7 Conference on Friday night.

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