Football
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.
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.
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.
Trib HSSN WPIAL high school football rankings: Week ending Aug. 27, 2023
August 26, 2023
WPIAL football rankings
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.
Strong 2nd half performance leads Southmoreland past McGuffey
August 25, 2023
What a difference 20 minutes can make.
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.
Schrock carries load for Apollo-Ridge in win over Leechburg
Karter Schrock missed almost the entire 2022 season with a left knee injury.
Jeannette rallies in 4th quarter to defeat Burrell
Many people might think the Jeannette Jayhawks aren’t the same as years past.
Highlands football recovers to rout Ambridge in opener
The second quarter of Friday’s season opener against Ambridge didn’t go quite as planned for Highlands.
After breakout season, Westinghouse embraces heightened expectations
Last season, Westinghouse had a fairy tale season that ended at the doorstep of a state championship. However, the Bulldogs have turned the page as they head into a new season with a new cast.
Perry looks for Julian Walker to lead young team back to postseason
After consecutive seasons of missing the City League playoffs, the Perry Traditional Academy football team clinched a playoff berth in 2022. This season, the Commodores are looking to take the next step in year two under Stephen Hale.
New coach hopes to bring about change at Carrick
There’s a theme of change surrounding the Carrick football program.
New mentality taking root for Brashear after winless campaign
A winless season was not on the menu last year for the Brashear Bulls, especially with a roster that boasted several key seniors. However, the Bulls came up empty in the victory column for just the second time in program history.
Butler looking for District 10 gold this fall before returning to WPIAL in ’24
After enjoying its best football season in 24 years in 2021, Butler was looking to build on that success last fall with several key players returning.
Brownsville seeks end to long losing streak
Baby steps.
Albert Gallatin looking to find success as an independent
August 24, 2023
In 2021, the independent Albert Gallatin football program enjoyed one of its best seasons in decades, finishing 6-2. It was a solid turnaround for a group of seniors who began their scholastic career on a team that went 0-10 and was outscored 479-46.
Connellsville’s 1st season with 3 coaches lays foundation for future success
The 2022 season brought a lot of change to the Connellsville football team. Instead of going with one coach, Connellsville employed three head coaches to help facilitate the overall improvement of the program.
Frazier hoping to take next step in rebuilding process
For the Frazier football team, a few years of struggles have certainly taken their toll on a proud program.
Laurel Highlands begins post-Rodney Gallagher era with confidence
In 2019, two eras of Laurel Highlands football began simultaneously.
