Football
Kaylor’s field goals, Craggette’s runs help Southmoreland top Derry Area
September 8, 2023
Jake Kaylor kicked field goals of 25 and 32 yards in the final quarter to lead Southmoreland (3-0) to a 24-21 win over Derry Area (1-2) on Friday night.
Shaler uses big second half to topple Plum
The Shaler and Plum football teams entered Friday’s game undefeated, looking to take a big step forward in the Class 5A playoff picture.
Running game, special teams help Franklin Regional blank Connellsville
With its special teams unit flying to the football and setting field position and its running game in high gear, Franklin Regional handed upstart Connellsville a humbling 38-0 defeat in a nonconference matchup Friday night at Panther Stadium in Murrysville.
Highlands overcomes penalties to beat Chartiers Valley
When Chartiers Valley and Highlands met for the first time last year, they played a tight contest with the Golden Rams prevailing by eight points.
Deer Lakes football settles down in rout of Apollo-Ridge
After Apollo-Ridge went right down the field on its opening drive, it looked like Deer Lakes was in for a long night.
5 things to watch in Week 2: WPIAL teams are winning with multiple QBs
There’s an old saying about football teams with two starting quarterbacks actually having none, but Thomas Jefferson coach Bill Cherpak clearly disagrees.
‘Champs until proven otherwise:’ Penn Hills challenges Pine-Richland in No. 1 vs. 2 clash
September 7, 2023
Penn Hills is ranked No. 1 in WPIAL football, but Pine-Richland is the reigning conference, WPIAL and PIAA champion until someone takes those titles away.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 2 2023
The avalanche of conference openers is coming for most WPIAL football teams next week. However, here in Week 2, we triple the amount of conference games from last week, going from one to three.
What to watch for in Western Pa. high school sports on Sept. 7, 2023: City League blue bloods to collide
September 6, 2023
The two most successful football programs in City League history will kick off the District 8 schedule at George Cupples Stadium on the South Side to get the ball rolling on Week 2 of the high school football season Thursday.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 2
Player of the week
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 2
Connellsville (2-0) at Franklin Regional (1-1)
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 5, 2023
September 5, 2023
Not a lot has changed in the weekly Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings in the first few weeks of the 2023 season as the elite across the state have taken care of business.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 4, 2023
September 3, 2023
We labor our way through another week that leads up to another weekend of WPIAL football here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Former football standout Dean Cvitkovic took unusual path to Quaker Valley Hall of Fame
Dean Cvitkovic graduated from Quaker Valley almost 50 years ago.
Receiver Martel Palmer brings big-play dimension to Penn Hills offense
Penn Hills junior Martel Palmer’s two timely touchdowns in Week Zero likely didn’t catch many of the spectators at Yuhas-McGinley off guard. At least one person standing on the sidelines certainly didn’t blink an eye at the development.
High school roundup for Sept. 2, 2023: Antonio Laure powers Rochester past OLSH
September 2, 2023
Antonio Laure ran for three touchdowns, including a 37-yarder in the first quarter, as Rochester took care of OLSH, 36-12, in a nonconference game Saturday night.
Riverview keeps rolling in rout of Carlynton
Turning a program around is never easy, but those who pull it off usually lean on the fundamentals. Blocking, tackling and winning the line of scrimmage.
Norwin notebook: Knights show potential in football opener
Norwin showed some fight in its first football game of the season.
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers pay tribute to late teammate at opener
Franklin Regional will never forget Joe Purdue.
