Football
Uniontown enjoying some success as independent program
August 29, 2024
The Uniontown football team can divide its recent history into two eras: pre-covid and post-covid.
Laurel Highlands expecting to return to form after down year
Entering his sixth year as head coach at Laurel Highlands, Rich Kolesar can usually assess the coming fortunes of his Mustangs by the way offseason workouts progress.
Connellsville goes independent with momentum after .500 season
For a number of years, one of the main goals for the Connellsville football team has been to reestablish a winning culture that can be sustained long term.
What to watch for in high school sports on Aug. 28, 2024: Westinghouse looks to get in win column
August 28, 2024
Over the last two seasons, the Westinghouse football program has proven to be a dominant force, not only in the City League but also across the state.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 1
Player of the week
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Nonconference
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Thursday
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 1 of the 2024 season:
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 27, 2024
August 27, 2024
It was a good start for the elite high school football teams across the state, but not a great start as the 27 teams from last week’s HSSN preseason state rankings were a combined 18-9 in Week Zero.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2024 Week Zero
August 25, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Drew Welhorsky
Nationally ranked St. Frances Academy tops Central Catholic in showcase at Wolvarena
There was no surprise about the talent Central Catholic’s opponent brought to town.
Beaver, Amari Jackson make game’s biggest plays to knock off Westinghouse
August 24, 2024
Beaver held off Westinghouse, 28-26, to cap off a season-opening tripleheader Saturday at the Wolvarena in thrilling fashion.
High school roundup for Aug. 24, 2024: Mars puts on air show in Florida
Luke Goodworth hit Gabe Hein with touchdown passes of 80, 84 and 30 yards to lead Class 4A No. 3 Mars to a 47-35 road victory over Boone (Fla.) in a game postponed until Saturday due to a storm Friday night.
Clairton rides defense to convincing win over Steel Valley
Clairton defensive back Taris Wooding and the Bears’ crushing defense didn’t worry much about the offense. With Wooding and his teammates patrolling the secondary, Steel Valley’s offense wasn’t gaining any territory.
Bethel Park opens season with breezy win vs. Seneca Valley
August 23, 2024
One pick-6 in a quarter is a momentum shifter, but two?
Ty Kershaw, Monessen use big plays to rout Charleroi in game between rivals
The first three times Monessen’s Tyvaughn Kershaw touched the ball in the Greyhounds’ Week Zero matchup versus Mon Valley rival Charleroi, he wound up in the end zone.
Franklin Regional continues dominance vs. Plum
Plum hoped to stop a five-game losing streak to rival Franklin Regional when the neighbors met to open the season Friday evening.
Landon Kucic runs for 4 TDs as Kiski Area dominates Knoch in opener
It didn’t take Kiski Area long to jump into the 2024 football season.
Southmoreland pulls away from Valley to secure victory in opener
On a night when Southmoreland wanted to win its Week Zero game against Valley in memory of coach Tim Bukowski’s late father, Ron, the visiting Vikings had other ideas.
Avonworth overcomes early mistakes to defeat Burrell in season opener
Going into the matchup, Burrell knew it would need to capitalize on every mistake to stay close with Avonworth, the WPIAL Class 3A runner-up from a season ago.
