Football

Aliquippa opens Heinz Field for its game against Armstrong on Sept. 1, 2023, at Aliquippa.
Aliquippa debuts at new Heinz Field with convincing victory over Armstrong
September 2, 2023
Aliquippa debuted its renovated stadium Friday night the only way the Quips knew how, with a dominant victory.

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South Fayette and West Allegheny face off Friday at West Allegheny.
South Fayette comes alive in 2nd half to top old conference rival West Allegheny
It was technically a Class 4A vs. 5A nonconference matchup, but it was more like a clash of two old rivals as West Allegheny and South Fayette collided Friday night.

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North Allegheny and Canon-McMillan square off in a Class 6A football game Sept. 1, 2023, at North Allegheny.
Kushner carries North Allegheny to victory over Canon-McMillan
September 1, 2023
The last time North Allegheny and Canon-McMillan faced off was during one of the rainiest days of the year last November. Friday night, there wasn’t a cloud in a sky, but the Tigers still rained on the Big Macs’ parade.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin runs against Laurel Highlands on Friday.
Defending champ Belle Vernon leaves no doubt with shutout at Laurel Highlands
Defending WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A champion Belle Vernon earned a convincing road win to begin its title defenses Friday night.

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Bishop Canevin and Greensburg Central Catholic football players take part in the coin toss before their game Sept. 1, 2023, in Carbon.
Bishop Canevin revs up in victory against Greensburg Central Catholic
Greensburg Central Catholic was hoping Bishop Canevin would be rusty because the highly touted Crusaders did not play a game or scrimmage last week.

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Southmoreland’s Cameron Phillips is chased by Ligonier Valley’s Bryce Vida (34) and Aiden Mulheren (15) on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Ligonier.
Da’sjon Craggette carries Southmoreland to blowout victory
The spotlight on a pair of Westmoreland County running backs with 200-yard games last week during the opening night of high school football shifted Friday night to Southmoreland’s Da’sjon Craggette.

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Freeport players huddle after their game against South Allegheny on Sept. 1, 2023, at Freeport.
Freeport jumps out of gate in rout of South Allegheny
Freeport coach John Gaillot wasn’t going to kick to South Allegheny standout Cameron Epps under any circumstances.

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Bethel Park head coach Phil Peckich watches his team work out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Bethel Park.
Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon ignore talk of ‘down year’ after coaching change, graduations
New head coaches. Rosters hurt by graduation. Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon came into this football season with similar situations.

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North Hills coach Pat Carey works with Julius Green during practice Aug. 9.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 1 2023
August 31, 2023
Most of the district teams knocked off the rust, buckled the chin straps tight and began the 2023 high school football season last week in Week Zero.

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Highlands’ Luke Bombalski is a member of the 2023 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 1
August 30, 2023
Player of the week

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Kiski Area quarterback Carson Heinle throws against Plum last Friday.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
Friday

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Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca sacks Woodland Hills quarterback Cam Walter during the first half on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Wolvarena.
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Friday

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Burrell takes the field against Jeannette for its season opener Friday, Aug. 26, 2023.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 28, 2023
August 27, 2023
While most of the WPIAL schools took part in Week Zero football action, the entire district will line it up and kick it off this weekend here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Pat Smith throws during a 7-on-7 competition.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week Zero
In high school football, defense plays big in November when championships are at stake.

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Union quarterback Braylon Thomas
High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2023: Union gets past Mohawk in season-opening barnburner
Braylon Thomas scored his second rushing touchdown of the fourth quarter on a 13-yard quarterback draw with 32 seconds remaining to give Union a wild, 40-36 come-from-behind win over Mohawk in a nonconference season opener Saturday.

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Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner slides for a first down against Woodland Hills on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Wolvarena.
Trib HSSN WPIAL high school football rankings: Week ending Aug. 27, 2023
August 26, 2023
WPIAL football rankings

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Over the past two meetings with Kiski Area, Plum running back Nick Odom has rushed for a combined 354 yards and four touchdowns.
AK Valley high school football notebook: Plum celebrates 800th game with victory
Plum played the 800th game in program history Friday night, and the Mustangs celebrated with a win at rival Kiski Area.

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Southmoreland’s Chase Fulmer plays against McGuffey on Aug. 25, 2023, at Southmoreland.
Strong 2nd half performance leads Southmoreland past McGuffey
August 25, 2023
What a difference 20 minutes can make.

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The Franklin Regional band marches to the sidelines prior to the start of a high school football game between Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Regional on Aug. 25, 2023, in Murrysville.
Thomas Jefferson makes quick work of Franklin Regional
Thomas Jefferson is hoping to extend its string of WPIAL playoff appearances in football to 29 this season. Judging by Friday’s opening night performance, the Jaguars could be well on their way.

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The Apollo-Ridge and Leechburg football teams take part in the coin toss before their game Aug. 25, 2023, at Leechburg.
Schrock carries load for Apollo-Ridge in win over Leechburg
Karter Schrock missed almost the entire 2022 season with a left knee injury.

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