Football
Kemon Spell tips scales in favor of McKeesport in 4A semifinal win over Thomas Jefferson
November 7, 2025
When McKeesport and Thomas Jefferson met in early September during the regular season, there was one key component missing from their spirited rivalry.
Upper St. Clair shakes off early deficit to put away Woodland Hills
Upper St. Clair trailed Plum in its first-round WPIAL playoff victory last week before defeating the Mustangs. The Panthers dealt with a similar start this week at the Wolverena, falling behind by two touchdowns in the first quarter.
QB Joey Felitsky gets redemption as North Catholic tops No. 4 Elizabeth Forward in quarterfinals
Last season, North Catholic quarterback Joey Felitsky threw a crucial interception that allowed Elizabeth Forward to kick a game-winning field goal in their WPIAL quarterfinal game.
Freshman QB sparks Western Beaver past Apollo-Ridge in WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals
Western Beaver freshman Amari Marshall didn’t expect to be a quarterback coming into the preseason.
Avonworth dominates Freeport on way to WPIAL quarterfinal win
The Avonworth Antelopes thundered past the Freeport Yellowjackets in a 56-7 stampede that sent them galloping into their fifth consecutive WPIAL semifinal.
Breaking down WPIAL football playoff matchups for Nov. 7, 2025
November 6, 2025
As always in November football, there is great anticipation for the second week of WPIAL football playoff action.
Pine-Richland defensive back Jay Timmons flips commitment to top-ranked Ohio State
Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons, a nationally ranked cornerback, has flipped his college commitment for the second time in five months and now is headed to Ohio State.
Kicker Jackson Babinsack provides reliable weapon for Highlands in visit to No. 3 Central Valley
November 5, 2025
Jackson Babinsack has been a well-known special teams name among Highlands football faithful since his freshman year in 2023.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 4, 2025
November 4, 2025
With many teams on a bye, there was very little movement from last week in this fresh edition of the Trib HSSN Top 5 in the state, with one major exception.
Trib HSSN high school football player of the week for Nov. 3, 2025
November 3, 2025
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Tyler Smiley
Trib HSSN team of the week for Nov. 2, 2025
November 2, 2025
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Frazier Commodores
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 3, 2025
The WPIAL football playoffs officially move into November featuring action in all six classifications this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Quaker Valley football ends season on winning note
The Quaker Valley football team walked off the field as a winner in 2025.
Dominant Clairton defense adds another zero to shutout streak — 5 things we learned in Week 10
Coach Wayne Wade has a special place in his heart for a legendary Clairton defense from 15 years ago, a historic group that won WPIAL and PIAA titles in 2010.
Sites announced for Friday’s WPIAL football playoff matchups
November 1, 2025
The WPIAL has finalized sites in all six classes of next Friday’s football playoff matchups.
Trib HSSN’s 2025 Week 10 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
October 31, 2025
Top performers for Week 10 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Bethel Park pulls away from North Hills in Class 5A 1st round, sets up Peters Township rematch
Bethel Park combined a stout defense with timely offense Friday night, defeating North Hills, 38-7, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Kane Eggerton’s 3 TDs help Thomas Jefferson roll past No. 5 Mars in WPIAL quarterfinals
Thomas Jefferson’s Kane Eggerton used a three-touchdown night to remind everyone — including himself — that a turf-toe injury hadn’t diminished his knack for making big plays.
Defense, ground attack lift Highlands past Derry in WPIAL Class 3A 1st round
Not a lot of tricks, but plenty of treats to go around on Halloween night as both Highlands and Derry had their share of mistakes.
