Football
Big-play Union tops Port Allegany, advances to PIAA Class A football final
December 3, 2022
CLARION — For the second consecutive week, the Union Scotties defense came up with big plays when needed.
In storied Aliquippa football history, could these Quips show they’re best with another PIAA title?
December 1, 2022
There’s always room to debate which Aliquippa football team was the best in school history.
PIAA Class A semifinal preview: Union vs. Port Allegany
PIAA Class A semifinals
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 28, 2022
November 29, 2022
The 2022 fall high school sports season continues to wind down while the winter sports season begins.
Coach Ron Prady doesn’t want Latrobe football to be 1-hit wonder
November 27, 2022
Things couldn’t have gone much better for Latrobe football coach Ron Prady during his first season.
Returning contributors have Quaker Valley girls in position to make noise
Last season was a learning experience for the coaches and players on the Quaker Valley girls basketball team.
Guido: After memorable season, time to hand out annual football awards
November 26, 2022
With the unusually quick convergence of the fall sports season with the winter sports, our sports department has been as busy as the guy who runs the fake snowmaking machine for Hallmark Christmas movies.
WPIAL Class 4A final by the numbers: Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7
November 25, 2022
Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7
WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7
Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7
WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14
Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14
2022 WPIAL 3A football championship breakdown: Belle Vernon vs. Avonworth
November 24, 2022
WPIAL Class 3A football championship
2022 WPIAL 2A football championship breakdown: Steel Valley vs. Beaver Falls
WPIAL Class 2A football championship
Through the Years: Riverview celebrates 25th anniversary of WPIAL title
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Beaver Falls, Steel Valley to meet in clash of WPIAL Class 2A powerhouses
November 23, 2022
Last season, Beaver Falls had a WPIAL championship experience to forget.
Union aims to prevent Bishop Canevin from defending WPIAL Class A title
A season ago, the Bishop Canevin Crusaders completed a turnaround from 1-9 in 2019 to WPIAL champions in Class A under then second-year coach Richard Johnson.
North Allegheny, Pine-Richland, Westinghouse set for PIAA quarterfinal matchups
North Allegheny and Pine-Richland celebrated WPIAL championships Saturday and will now continue their seasons in the PIAA playoffs.
The Birdie plays up Belle Vernon’s chances in WPIAL championship game
Last week: 1-0 (100%)
No matter who the Acrisure Pigeons favor, Chick’s Picks has your WPIAL title predictions
By now you have probably become familiar with the new gang in town — the Acrisure Pigeons. The avian group invaded Acrisure Stadium a few weeks ago as the Steelers took on the Saints. When the Steelers pulled off a rare victory that day, the Pigeons were credited with bringing our hometown team good luck.
Despite playoff exit, Highlands enjoys ‘successful season’ under 1st-year coach
November 22, 2022
Despite an overtime loss in an opening round playoff game, it was an outstanding season for Highlands.
