Football
7 Alle-Kiski Valley teams reach WPIAL football playoffs
October 25, 2025
When football teams from around the WPIAL take the field next Friday, seven Alle-Kiski Valley teams will be among them, following the bracket release Saturday afternoon.
North Allegheny has experience in putting bye week to good use
North Allegheny coach Art Walker is getting better at byes.
Unsung hero Jack Johnson packs punch for Bethel Park defense
An often-overlooked contributor on the Bethel Park football squad in 2025 was Jack Johnson, a junior linebacker.
Workhorse David Dennison fuels high-octane Bethel Park offense
Bethel Park senior standout David Dennison was a gem of an athlete among WPIAL football players in 2025, particularly running backs.
WPIAL bracketology: Chris Harlan, Don Rebel forecast 2025 football playoff pairings
Other than the wild cards, the 2025 WPIAL playoff field is set.
Sparked by big-play freshman, Montour locks up playoff berth with win over West Allegheny
Montour’s Archie Collins will be dressing up as a freshman football player on Halloween night, a look that can surely frighten quite a few of his opponents.
High school football roundup for Oct. 24, 2025: North Catholic locks up playoff spot with win over Hopewell
Joey Felitsky threw for 332 yards and four touchdowns as North Catholic clinched a playoff berth with a 44-36 victory over Hopewell (6-4, 2-4) in the WPIAL Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.
Freeman’s big night helps Seton LaSalle defeat Washington, secure conference title
October 24, 2025
Seton LaSalle earned its second straight Class 2A Century Conference title with a 27-14 victory over Washington on Friday at Dormont Memorial Stadium.
Woodland Hills keeps rolling in finale, shuts out Kiski Area
With first place in Class 5A’s Big East Conference locked up, Woodland Hills looked to end the regular season with a seven-game winning streak and did just that, taking down Kiski Area, 28-0, on Friday.
Yacamelli leads Penn-Trafford as Warriors celebrate senior night with win over Latrobe
For John Ruane, all that remained was taking care of his seniors on Penn-Trafford’s senior night.
Big night for the big guys as Derry linemen spark playoff-clinching win over Yough
Derry lineman Levi Haase hadn’t played since the third game of the season with a knee injury, but, as recovery time and luck would have it, he suited up for senior night.
Crosby accounts for all 5 TDs as Greensburg Central Catholic tops Leechburg, awaits playoff fate
Samir Crosby did everything in his power to make sure his football team still had a shot at making the playoffs.
USO looks to dethrone 3-time defending City League champion Westinghouse
USO football coach Lou Berry knows his team is capable of toppling three-time defending City League champion Westinghouse.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 9
October 23, 2025
Welcome to Week 9 of the high school football season, the final weekend of the regular season.
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 9
October 22, 2025
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A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 9
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 9
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 9 in the A-K Valley:
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 9
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Please appreciate The Birdie as he makes his Week 9 Westmoreland County picks
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Central Catholic lineman James Halter commits to Notre Dame
Central Catholic offensive lineman James Halter committed Wednesday to Notre Dame, making him the second member of his family to choose the Fighting Irish.
