Football
Shady Side Academy looks to learn from losses, thrive in Class 2A
August 16, 2024
Shady Side Academy coach Chuck DiNardo would like to see the Bulldogs learn from the adversity they faced last season.
Countdown to Kickoff: 17 schools welcome new football coaches this season
August 15, 2024
They are new faces in new places supplying new hopes and golden dreams.
Yough moves to Class 3A where old rivals await
When the WPIAL released the new conference alignments for the 2024 football season in February, there were a lot of changes with teams switching conferences or moving up or down in classification.
Derry looking for continued success in move to Class 3A
It was a huge leap for the Derry football team in 2023.
Imani Christian looks to keep momentum going after 8-win season
August 14, 2024
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
With drop to Class 3A, Highlands prepares for playoff push
A change in classification can serve as a reset for a football program. With Highlands moving from Class 4A to 3A, the team can reignite rivalries in the A-K Valley.
New East Allegheny coach carries on family tradition
East Allegheny football is a family affair for Frank Cortazzo.
Deer Lakes turns the page after historic 2023 season
Deer Lakes made program history last year with its first playoff victory.
Burrell’s roster deep but young in quest for 4th straight playoff bid
In coach Shawn Liotta’s first season at Burrell in 2018, he had 18 players come out for the team.
Countdown to kickoff: Changes made to WPIAL football playoff format
August 13, 2024
This is the first year of a new two-year cycle for scheduling, conference alignment and playoff formats in all high school sports in the WPIAL and PIAA.
Offensive line could be key to ending losing streak for Fox Chapel
The fourth quarter isn’t going to be the time when the Fox Chapel offensive line folds up its tent. The Foxes have spent most of the offseason building their physical capability to push the pace with their opponents.
After gaining experience, Quaker Valley looks to take step forward
The 2023 season was a tough grind on a young Quaker Valley football team, much like 2022.
Rare losing season jolts North Catholic
The drop to Class 3A could have prompted North Catholic to conclude winning will come easier this season.
Hopewell counting on mix of youth, experience to get back on track
Hopewell is no stranger to elite football. Tony Dorsett, Paul Posluszny and WPIAL all-time leading rusher Rushel Shell all roamed the halls of the high school.
Loaded Central Valley roster poised to return to championship form
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
Beaver has pieces in place to add to program’s storied history
The Beaver Bobcats went 9-3 last year, adding to one of the largest win totals in Pennsylvania high school football history. They’re got 675 victories, good for 25th all-time.
WPIAL title-game losses fuel Avonworth
Avonworth knows well the path to Acrisure Stadium.
Running back Zier Williams ready to carry bigger load for Deer Lakes
August 12, 2024
Zier Williams was the workhorse of the Deer Lakes running game last year and helped the Lancers make playoff history.
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.
Record-setting quarterback eligible at Western Beaver after forgoing Central Catholic transfer
Record-setting quarterback Jaivin Peel is fully eligible for his sophomore football season at Western Beaver after a hearing Monday at the WPIAL office in Scott.
