Football
Young but experienced North Hills embracing new offense
August 10, 2023
Facing one of the more daunting schedules in the WPIAL, North Hills heads into the 2023 season with some significant changes both on the field and on the sideline.
Plum carries experienced roster into 2nd season in Class 5A Big East Conference
August 9, 2023
Plum had one of the youngest teams in Class 5A last season with only a handful of seniors, but showed plenty of promise.
With new big-play offense, Gateway looks to return to playoff win column
Most visitors return from Florida with theme park souvenirs, a suntan and maybe some oranges, but Gateway coach Don Holl brought home a new offense.
Baldwin’s new coach Dana Brown seeks out multi-sport athletes
Dana Brown knows the task he and his staff face.
After rebuilding year, Moon ready to take step forward
August 8, 2023
Heading into last season, the Moon football program was looking to replace a majority of starters who reached the 2021 WPIAL Class 5A championship game.
After being left out last season, Seneca Valley aims to return to Class 6A playoffs
August 7, 2023
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 25.
Blackhawk preparing to change football coaches days before camp starts
Add one more name to the list of schools with new head football coaches.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson
August 5, 2023
Westinghouse reached the state finals last fall with a senior-heavy lineup, so the Bulldogs are destined for a down year, right?
After productive summer, Franklin Regional itching to put on pads
Third-year Franklin Regional football coach Lance Getsy was in a walking boot at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial Passing Tournament at Latrobe.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith
August 4, 2023
Woodland Hills sophomore phenom Scoop Smith has great expectations entering Week Zero.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca
August 3, 2023
The Harry Truman quote is on his cell phone screen for quick reference.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Cole Sullivan
August 2, 2023
Cole Sullivan received several dozen Division I offers during the college recruiting process.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Pine-Richland’s Ryan Cory
August 1, 2023
Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne describes Ryan Cory as an old-school type of player.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara
July 30, 2023
Being tall isn’t a new experience for North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Aliquippa’s Cameron Lindsey
July 29, 2023
Cameron Lindsey is looking to make another championship run in his final season at Aliquippa.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Norwin’s Jackson Pons
July 28, 2023
When his team was flagged for a hold last week during the championship of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 Passing Tournament at Latrobe, Norwin’s Jackson Pons showed his frustration.
Monessen powderpuff game to benefit families of Altomore, Madzey
July 25, 2023
Monessen’s senior class is looking to give back while remembering a friend and helping another.
2023 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Allegheny’s Khiryn Boyd
July 24, 2023
For all of his individual and team achievements as a junior last fall, Khiryn Boyd has stayed humble.
Confidence at an all-time high for Norwin grad Jack Salopek at Western Michigan
July 22, 2023
Quarterback Jack Salopek has never been a rah-rah screamer — in the huddle, at practice or otherwise.
North Hills lineman works to end program’s playoff drought
Jake Messina knows a thing or two about building.
