Football
Gateway makes 2nd-half statement, wins conference opener over Franklin Regional
September 15, 2023
Gateway limped into its Class 5A Big East Conference opener with Franklin Regional on Friday night with an 0-3 record and promptly fell behind Franklin Regional in the first half.
Belle Vernon beats Penn-Trafford in battle of champions
Belle Vernon and Penn-Trafford have won WPIAL and PIAA championships the past two seasons — Belle Vernon in 2022 and Penn-Trafford in 2021.
Class 2A No. 1 Washington takes control early in win over Greensburg Central Catholic
Washington coach Mike Bosnic cracked a smile when reminded of his team’s elevated standing in the WPIAL rankings as the Pennsylvania high school football season nears the halfway point.
Knoch defense rises to occasion, slows Southmoreland ground game in shutout win
Knoch senior lineman Bennett Shaw remembers walking the halls of school last season, his team in the middle of what would be a 1-9 campaign, and, as he put it, people making fun of the football players.
Mt. Pleasant extends winning streak with victory over Valley
One thing was certain on Friday night at Mount Pleasant Stadium: The Vikings were going to win.
5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 3: Preseason contenders cope with 0-3 starts
West Mifflin started the season ranked second in WPIAL Class 3A, but the Titans are still winless after three weeks.
High school roundup for Sept. 14, 2023: Braylon Thomas throws for 4 TDs, runs for 2 more in Union win
September 14, 2023
Braylon Thomas threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 124 yards and two more scores to lead Union to a 40-8 victory over Shenango in the Class A Big 7 Conference on Thursday night.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 3 2023
While Class 6A and 5A may have had a head start with two conference games each the last two weeks, much of the rest of the WPIAL joins the fun as the starter’s pistol goes off this weekend with 43 conference football games highlighting Week 3 in the WPIAL.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 14, 2023: Union, Shenango set for Thursday night football
September 13, 2023
A busy weekend of conference openers in high school football kicks off with a rare WPIAL Thursday night contest.
Trib 10: Losses shake up back half of high school football power rankings
Week 2 proved to be rough one for WPIAL teams that took home gold in 2022.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 12, 2023
September 12, 2023
It was a bit of a rough week for Districts 3 and 7 as they both lost two teams from last week’s Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 2
September 11, 2023
Thankfully this “streaking” thing that the Waynesburg football team has grown accustomed to has nothing to do with the crazy fad from 50 years ago.
5 things we learned in Week 2: Rough night for defending WPIAL champions
Week 2 was a rough night for defending WPIAL champions.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 2
September 10, 2023
Montour senior quarterback Jake Wolfe huffed and puffed and blew away the Lions.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 11, 2023
We get ready for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and the grand opening of conference play for most teams in WPIAL football this weekend of WPIAL football here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Penn Hills notebook: Dante Cephas dons blue and white in season-opening win
Two Penn Hills graduates had different experiences for Penn State’s season-opening win over West Virginia at Beaver Stadium. Dante Cephas, who transferred in from Kent State, caught one pass for 22 yards during the Nittany Lions’ 38-15 win.
Pine-Richland notebook: Former Rams make mark on college gridiron
Phil Jurkovec took the headlines earlier this month by coming back to his hometown and making his debut as the Pitt quarterback, but there were plenty of other former Pine-Richland football players who suited up around the country.
Trib HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 10, 2023
September 9, 2023
WPIAL football rankings
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Kiski Area, Springdale, Burrell get 1st wins
Kiski Area and Burrell swallowed the bitter pill of defeat the first two weeks, but the Cavaliers and Bucs experienced the thrill of putting one in the win column Friday.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Franklin Regional takes pride in defense
Lance Getsy isn’t surprised to see his defense making plays each week. In fact, he will tell you without blinking that he expects it.
