Football

Frazier’s Darian Bateman drags down Riverview’s Rocco Cecere on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

Riverview rallies from early deficit against Frazier

September 23, 2022

After Frazier mounted an impressive 86-yard scoring drive in the first quarter, Riverview responded by controlling the time of possession, running the football at will and scoring the final three touchdowns in an 18-6 road victory Friday night in a Class A Eastern Conference matchup.

West Allegheny head coach Dave Schoppe works with his team on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in North Fayette.

5 things to watch in Week 4 of high school football

It wasn’t too long ago that West Allegheny was the team to beat in the Parkway Conference, back before the Indians made the jump to 5A.

Westinghouse’s Sincere Smith catches a touchdown pass past Allderdice’s Hausan Marshall during their game on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side.

Westinghouse cements itself as City League favorite with 38-7 win over Allderdice

Keyshawn Morsillo threw three touchdowns Thursday night and helped Westinghouse solidified itself as the team to beat in the City League with a 38-7 victory over Allderdice at Cupples Stadium.

Mt. Lebanon quarterback David Shields throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4

September 22, 2022

Following two straight weeks of ultra-competitive games, the opening weekend of conference play landed some big-time eyebrow raisers as the Trib HSSN top-ranked teams in Class 6A, 5A and 3A all lost.

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

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.

Avonworth quarterback Nate Harper throws a pass on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Ohio Twp.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week 4

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 4:

Franklin Regional quarterback Roman Sarnic throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: First-year QBs finding rhythm

First-year quarterbacks have embraced their role behind center and, as a result, some teams have not missed a beat offensively through a few weeks of the WPIAL season.

Westinghouse’s Sincere Smith (8) attempts to catch a pass in the end zone but it is broken up by the Allderdice defense during the 2021 City League championship game at Cupples Stadium.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 22, 2022: City League football championship rematch

September 21, 2022

Week 4 of the high school football season begins with a possible preview of the District 8 championship game later this fall.

Freeport’s Gavin Croney is a member of the 2022 football team.

A-K Valley football players to watch in 2022 Week 4

Gavin Croney

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.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4

Class 5A Big East Conference

Penn-Trafford’s Conlan Greene looks to run early in the first half against Belle Vernon last Friday.

Trib 10: Tumultuous Week 3 shakes up power rankings

Week 3 of the WPIAL football season may be remembered as Freaky Friday.

Central Valley quarterback Antwon Johnson throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 20, 2022

September 20, 2022

As tidal waves of surprises crashed down on the heads of WPIAL top-ranked teams in Week 2, the rest of the elite teams in the state were closing out victories, making for little movement in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings this week.

McKeesport quarterback Jahmil Perryman pitches the ball during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for 2022 Week 3

September 19, 2022

Through Week 2 of the high school football season, McKeesport senior Bobby Boyd was dominating on both sides of the ball.

Peters Twp.’s Reston Lehman celebrates after scoring on a fumble recovery against South Fayette on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Peters.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 19, 2022

September 18, 2022

Let the transition begin as we say so long to summer and hello to autumn with plenty of fall high school sports broadcasts this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Hempfield quarterback Jake Phillips finds space to run during the first half of the Spartans’ 48-7 victory over Shaler on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 at Titan Stadium.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 3

In an effort to instill confidence, trust and more leadership, second-year Hempfield coach Mike Brown decided against naming four team captains and instead asked 11 seniors to guide what they call the “leadership group.”

Apollo-Ridge’s Jacob Mull dives short of the end zone against Ligonier Valley on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Apollo Ridge’s Owens Field.

Apollo-Ridge’s Jake Mull puts best foot forward in multiple sports

Throughout the WPIAL, there are athletes who play a sport in every season.

Gateway’s Dallas Harper scores his second touchdown against Mt. Lebanon during the third quarter on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Monroeville.

Athleticism, instinctiveness help Dallas Harper make impact for Gateway defense

Gateway needed a play early in the fourth quarter at North Hills on Sept. 9.

Tight end Jake Cummings and his Leechburg teammates scored 77 points Friday against Springdale.

George Guido: Dominant Leechburg proving well-rounded

September 17, 2022

Leechburg’s offense is certainly prolific, but the Blue Devils have been playing some stellar “D.”

Peters Township’s Richie Woods scores past South Fayette’s Cameron Rosinsky during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Peters.

2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 3

Top performers for Week 3 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Canevin quarterback Thomas Kole Olszewski throws during the Willie Thrower quarterbacks camp Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Valley High School.

WPIAL Class A football roundup: No. 1 Bishop Canevin rolls past Burgettstown

Kole Olszewski threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns to lead top-ranked Bishop Canevin to a 38-17 triumph over Burgettstown (1-2, 0-1) in the Class A Black Hills Conference on Friday night.

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