Football

Pine-Richland head coach Jon LeDonne hoists the state championship trophy with his team after defeating Imhotep Charter in the PIAA Class 5A final on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.
Trib HSSN 2022 Head of the Class: Football coach of the year in all 6 classes
December 18, 2022
Western Pennsylvania was well-represented at the PIAA football championships this fall, with five teams from District 7 and 8 advancing to play for state titles.

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Belle Vernon’s Aiden Johnson (88) and Colton Lee celebrate after defeating Neumann Goretti, 9-8, in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.
Belle Vernon football title celebration continues
Belle Vernon football fans celebrated with their WPIAL and PIAA champion Leopards in a victory parade.

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Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci is tackled by Ligonier Valley’s Nick Lonas and Mason Mohnkern on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge’s Owens Field.
2022 Valley News Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year: Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci
December 17, 2022
In a year where several outstanding players in the Alle-Kiski Valley distinguished themselves, one saved his team’s season three times.

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Shady Side Academy’s Darrin Haynes runs for a touchdown against Elizabeth Forward in a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal Nov. 11.
Second-half surge shows mettle of resilient Shady Side Academy football team
After starting the season 1-4, the last thing many expected from the Shady Side Academy football team was an appearance in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.

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Penn-Trafford senior linebacker Daniel Tarabrella lifts weights before practice on Aug. 22, 2022.
Penn-Trafford linebacker Daniel Tarabrella commits to Duquesne
December 16, 2022
Home is where the commitment is.

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Penn Hills girls volleyball coach Jay Mitlo talks to his team during a 2019 scrimmage.
Penn Hills notebook: Longtime volleyball coach steps down
December 11, 2022
Longtime Penn Hills volleyball coach Jay Mitlo had stepped down.

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Belle Vernon’s Braden Laux stiff-arms Freeport’s Cyprian Selinger during a WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Nov. 18 at Gateway High School.
There’s no tomorrow for Belle Vernon in state title matchup with Neumann-Goretti
December 9, 2022
The Belle Vernon football team has been moving its expiration date all season long. No matter what, the season ends Saturday and the expiration date has arrived.

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Southern Columbia’s Braeden Wisloski eludes Westinghouse’s Troy Brown to score during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.
Westinghouse’s hopes of state championship dashed by Southern Columbia in Class 2A final
MECHANICSBURG — Westinghouse fairy-tale ending was spoiled by a team that’s very familiar with being cast as the villain in the state football championships.

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Pine-Richland quarterback Ryan Palmieri scrambles for first-down yardage during the second half of the Rams’ victory over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.
Pine-Richland seniors aim to cap careers as state champions
December 7, 2022
The seniors on the Pine-Richland football team have an opportunity to complete their story arc in grand style.

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Union’s Braylon Thomas celebrates with Grayson Blakley after scoring his second touchdown during the WPIAL Class A championship game against Bishop Canevin on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
The fall sports season comes to a close this week with the PIAA football championships at Cumberland Valley.

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Union’s Maddox Thompson recovers a fumble against Port Allegany in the PIAA Class A semifinals Dec. 2, 2022, at Clarion University.
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.

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Aliquippa’s DJ Walker and Brandon Banks celebrate after defeating Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Nov. 25 at Acrisure Stadium.
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.

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Union’s Braylon Thomas scores his second touchdown during the WPIAL Class A championship game against Bishop Canevin on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
PIAA Class A semifinal preview: Union vs. Port Allegany
PIAA Class A semifinals

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin celebrates with Adam LaCarte after scoring against Avonworth during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game last Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
Time to play The Birdie’s favorite game show: Leopardy!
November 30, 2022
The Birdie

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Union’s Mike Gunn intercepts a pass in front of Bishop Canevin’s Lesae Lacks during the WPIAL Class A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.
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.

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Latrobe’s Kollin Stevens (right) celebrates with running back Robert Fulton after Fulton’s touchdown in overtime that provided the winning points in a first-round playoff win over Highlands. It was the Wildcats’ first playoff win since 1968.
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.

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Quaker Valley’s Nora Johns brings the ball upcourt during a game against Montour last 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.

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Coach John Skiba and Apollo-Ridge authored the upset of the year when they knocked off Serra Catholic on Oct. 21.
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.

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Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes carries past Central Valley’s Tyler Ondrusek during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class 4A final by the numbers: Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7
November 25, 2022
Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores past Avonworth’s Jackson Vogt during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Friday at Acrisure Stadium.
WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7
Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7

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