Football

Plum quarterback Sean Franzi threw six touchdown passes last season as the Mustangs finished 5-5.
Plum quarterback Franzi will benefit from having most of last season’s offense back
August 21, 2023
Plum coach Matt Morgan called Sean Franzi one of most underrated players in the WPIAL.

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North Hills lineman Jamar Allen works out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Ross.
Countdown to kickoff: WPIAL set for Year 2 of current football playoff format
August 20, 2023
This is the second year of the current two-year cycle for scheduling, conference alignment and playoff formats in all high school sports in the WPIAL and PIAA.

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Peters Township quarterback Chris Cibrone throws a pass on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Peters.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 21, 2023
Let the games begin! We kick off another scholastic sports season with the start of high school football, August style this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Leechburg quarterback Jayden Floyd throws during a 7-on-7 competition July 24, 2023, at Burrell High School.
Leechburg aims to maintain new standard of success
The last two years of Leechburg football have been the program’s best in four decades.

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Jeannette coach Tom Paulone looks on as quarterback Payton Molter throws during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
Jeannette program beginning to regain footing
Asked if he was satisfied after a three-win season that saw Jeannette finish fourth in the Eastern Conference and make the WPIAL Class A football playoffs, second-year coach Tommy Paulone paused.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby intercepts a pass during WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 19 at Latrobe.
New coach to rely on playmakers at Greensburg Central Catholic
As a former defensive coordinator at Sacred Heart, Mercyhurst and Gannon, and a defensive backs and linebackers coach at St. Francis (Pa.) and Marist, it is clear where JT Thompson’s passion lies in football.

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Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd avoids Clairton’s Tyrese Washington-Law on a first down run in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Neil C. Brown Stadium.
Junior QB Floyd ready to take up leadership role for Leechburg football team
Behind one of the end zones of Leechburg’s Veterans Memorial Field sits a garage with a gigantic Blue Devil logo painted on it.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Cole Chatfield will rely on a talented group of returning offensive lineman in 2023.
Experienced line spells good news for Mt. Pleasant offense
This is a story about mutual respect and admiration, an examination of the tight bond of high school football teammates at Mt. Pleasant.

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Riverview coach Trevor George works with his varsity team during a practice Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Riverside Park.
The Birdie writes a sweet column to kick off football season in the A-K Valley
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Freeport senior Colton Otterman
Battle within the battle: A-K Valley defenses have challenge of facing various schemes, formations
Legendary Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant once said, “Offense sells tickets. Defense wins championships.”

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Latrobe’s Ben Stratton beats Norwin’s Zach Pawlings for the final score during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition July 20, 2023, at Greater Latrobe.
After a long offseason, the Birdie is ready to stick to football and Westmoreland County picks
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Mt. Lebanon head coach Mike Collodi during 7-on-7 competition at Mt Lebanon High School.
2023 WPIAL Class 6A football breakdown: New coaches add intrigue to competitive field
Nearly half of the teams in the WPIAL’s largest classification have new football coaches in 2023.

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Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Penn Hills.
2023 WPIAL Class 5A football breakdown: Reaching postseason no easy task
In WPIAL Class 5A, there’s no room for error.

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Aliquippa’s Cam Lindsey works out on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Aliquippa.
2023 WPIAL Class 4A football breakdown: Aliquippa begins quest for 3-peat
No team has three-peated as WPIAL champion in Class 4A since the WPIAL went to six classifications in 2016.

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Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon High School.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A football breakdown: Belle Vernon heavily favored to repeat
If you ask any coach which team is considered the best in WPIAL Class 3A, the unanimous choice is returning WPIAL and PIAA champion Belle Vernon.

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Union coach Kim Niedbala celebrates with his team after upsetting Bishop Canevin in the WPIAL championship.
2023 WPIAL Class A football breakdown: Strength of Big 7 Conference on display
It’s popular coachspeak to say that a meat-grinder conference schedule prepares teams for the postseason.

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Sto-Rox head coach Marvin Mills works with his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in McKees Rocks.
After losing playmakers to graduation, expectations remain high at Sto-Rox
August 19, 2023
Ever notice how Aliquippa never really has a rebuilding year?

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McGuffey’s Charles Wagers works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at McGuffey.
McGuffey counting on experience, depth to advance to next level
Coach Ed Dalton was pleased with McGuffey’s 2022 season. His Highlanders went 8-4 and finished third in the Century Conference, but he felt his team could have accomplished more.

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Keystone Oaks quarterback Clinton Robinson throws during a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon.
Keystone Oaks eyes deep playoff run with veteran roster
Keystone Oaks will look for another deep playoff run as most of its starters return from a team that advanced to the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals last season.

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Brentwood head coach Nick Caponi watches his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Brentwood.
New coaching regime looks to get Brentwood back to playoffs
Brentwood’s football team finished 2-4 in the Class 2A Century Conference last season and 3-7 overall.

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