Football
Blocked field goal return helps No. 2 Central Valley roll past Laurel Highlands in quarterfinals
November 11, 2022
A blocked field goal returned for a touchdown proved to swing the momentum to Central Valley as the second-seeded Warriors picked up a 36-7 victory over No. 7 Laurel Highlands in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs Friday night at Sarge Alberts Stadium in Monaca.
Aliquippa capitalizes on mistakes to take down Montour in Class 4A quarterfinals
It was wet at Freedom Friday night, but there wasn’t any rust on Aliquippa following a bye week.
Beaver Falls-Ligonier Valley game delayed by power outage, moved to Blackhawk
The WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal football playoff game between Ligonier Valley and Beaver Falls has been moved from Geneva College to Blackhawk High School.
Central Catholic is passing more than ever, yet rainstorm awaits in WPIAL semifinals
There was a new piece of equipment on the field at Central Catholic football practice this week: a five-gallon water jug.
Westinghouse blows by Berlin Brothersvalley to claim region title
November 10, 2022
SOMERSET – The District 5-8 Class 2A Championship game was moved up a day to avoid the remnants and stormy weather of Hurricane Nicole.
Freeport QB Croney acquitting himself well as starter
Gavin Croney’s only varsity snap as a quarterback last year didn’t quite go as planned
Alexa, show me Chick’s Picks’ predictions for the 2nd week of the WPIAL football playoffs
We have reached the time of year when a bit of confusion begins to set in for Chick’s Picks. Between daylight savings time ending and the Highway to Heinz getting a new corporate sponsor and also running through Norwin, Chick’s Picks finds these days utterly challenging.
Latrobe lineman Calabrace wins ‘NFL Way to Play Award’ for excellent technique
November 9, 2022
Latrobe senior lineman Daniel Calabrace was the NFL Way to Play Award recipient for Week 8.
Trib 10: Power rankings set for shakeup after 2nd week of playoffs
Besides one cat exchange, the district power structure remained unchanged through opening night of the WPIAL football playoffs.
Freeport rested, ready for WPIAL quarterfinal matchup with dangerous West Mifflin team
It’s rare that high school football teams are healthy at this time of year, but Freeport will have a full roster ready to go Friday night.
Trib HSSN High School Football State Rankings for Nov. 8, 2022
November 8, 2022
Many of the teams from last week’s Trib HSSN state football rankings enjoyed postseason byes in Week 10.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2022 Week 10
November 7, 2022
The spotlight has not unnerved Fort Cherry freshman quarterback Matt Sieg all season.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 10
November 6, 2022
In November, it is common for high school football fans and players to catch a bad case of playoff fever.
Gateway rides strong finish into postseason
The Gateway football team transitioned from a wild and hectic regular season to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Friday as it was slated to host Upper St. Clair in the first round at Antimarino Stadium.
Steady ground game helps Riverview football continue to improve
The Riverview football team took a step forward in 2022 as it captured four victories in a season for the first time since 2015.
Norwin notebook: Youth football teams play in championship games
Norwin had two teams playing for titles at the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League championships Oct. 30 at Norwin Knights Stadium.
WPIAL announces sites for Friday’s round of football playoffs
November 5, 2022
The WPIAL chose Canon-McMillan and Gateway to host Class 5A semifinals Friday night.
Latrobe, Ligonier Valley celebrate long-awaited WPIAL playoff victories
As he walked off the practice field one day last week, Latrobe football coach Ron Prady was asked if he thought his team had a chance against higher-seeded Highlands in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs.
Montour edges Hampton on 99-yard drive that ends in Hail Mary touchdown
Playoff games between No. 8 and 9 seeds are — on paper, at least — expected to be close. Friday night’s first-round WPIAL Class 4A matchup between Montour and Hampton couldn’t have been much closer.
WPIAL Class 5A football roundup: No. 1 Bethel Park survives scare from North Hills
Kaden Wetzel’s 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter prevented No. 1 Bethel Park from being upset by No. 8 North Hills (3-8) in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals, 19-17, on Friday night.
