Football
Armstrong looking for new cast to step up as team makes jump to Class 5A
August 8, 2024
With a move up to Class 5A, Armstrong knows that this season will definitely be a tough one, with a new class and new section opponents.
Pieces in place for another strong season at Pine-Richland
August 7, 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.
In transition year, Shaler out to earn respect
Joe Rispoli doesn’t want anyone to think the Shaler football team’s transition to a new generation of players will mean a dip in performance level. Rispoli represents what the Titans hope can lead to success. They have a number of versatile players who can handle many jobs.
Fueled by large senior class, North Hills eyes return to playoffs
There’s a little bit of Mike Tomlin in North Hills coach Pat Carey’s mentality.
Seneca Valley looks to rebound from rare last-place finish with experienced team
August 6, 2024
The Seneca Valley football team was down last fall and out of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs for the second straight year.
Canon-McMillan looks to regroup, not rebuild in Class 6A
The current senior class at Canon-McMillan has an overall football record of 15-18 in the last three seasons.
Another new coach looks to return Mt. Lebanon to winning ways
In the 52 years between 1967-2018, Mt. Lebanon had four football head coaches.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Bishop Canevin’s Daiveon Taylor
August 3, 2024
Three-star linebacker and West Virginia commit Daiveon Taylor is a problem any offense will have trouble blocking.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Football season begins with ‘heat week’
A PIAA custom since its inception in 2013, “heat week” is the unofficial start to high school football training camp, and it opens Monday around the state.
McKeesport sophomore Kemon Spell gives Penn State 1st commitment from 2027 class
August 2, 2024
McKeesport sophomore Kemon Spell can’t sign with for two more years, but the highly recruited running back and defensive back has already picked his college.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner
August 1, 2024
Elijah Faulkner won a WPIAL title last spring as the league’s long jump champion, but the Central Catholic senior wants gold in football, too.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson
July 31, 2024
Players like Kyshawn Robinson don’t come along often. From leadership and athletic ability to grit and football IQ, he checks all of the boxes.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara
July 30, 2024
North Catholic football coach Chris Rizzo had nothing but praise for senior tight end/defensive end Brady O’Hara.
WPIAL schedules eligibility hearing for record-setting QB after transfer to Central Catholic
The WPIAL will require an eligibility hearing for record-setting quarterback Jaivin Peel.
WPIAL grants eligibility to 4 transfers, denies Central Catholic football freshman
July 29, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic transfer Anthony “A.J.” Tarpley is fully eligible to play basketball for the Centurions this winter.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith
July 28, 2024
Woodland Hills speedster Scoop Smith is looking to make a difference in his junior season for the Wolverines.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Elizabeth Forward’s Christopher Climes
July 26, 2024
Christopher Climes works out with a professional soccer trainer, which wouldn’t seem unusual if the senior were a midfielder on Elizabeth Forward’s soccer team.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: West Mifflin’s Armand Hill
July 24, 2024
West Mifflin senior Delron White was having a strong first part of the 2023 season as he carried the rushing load for the Titans.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: McKeesport’s Kemon Spell
July 22, 2024
If McKeesport football coach Matt Miller is looking for a leader this season, sophomore Kemon Spell is ready to tackle the role.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Upper St. Clair’s Nate Stohl
July 21, 2024
As an all-conference lineman committed to an Ivy League school, Nate Stohl’s coaches could talk at length about the senior’s football skills.
