Football
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2022 Week Zero
August 29, 2022
The Mars football program had a rare down year in 2021. The Fightin’ Planets not only missed the postseason for only the fifth time in the last 30 years, but they also finished 2-8 overall with one of those wins coming via forfeit.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 29, 2022
August 28, 2022
With opening weekend of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, we extend the scholastic sports menu this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Aug. 28, 2022
August 27, 2022
WPIAL football rankings
George Guido: Freeport no stranger to christening H.S. football stadiums
While Freeport opened its new stadium six years ago, the Yellowjackets will help christen another new stadium Friday.
AK Valley football notebook: Running game powers Burrell to opening win
Physical play on both sides of the ball is the calling card for Shawn Liotta-coached teams, and he said he was pleased with what he saw on film from Burrell’s 31-10 victory at Jeannette on Friday.
Big play helps propel Beth-Center past Riverview
After a first half filled with methodical rushing drives by Beth-Center and Riverview, a huge gainer turned out to be a huge play.
Independent schedule allowed Uniontown to experience success
The Uniontown football team decided to go the independent route last season, and with longtime assistant Keith Jeffries at the helm, the Red Raiders snapped a 35-game losing streak.
Rodney Gallagher, Laurel Highlands look to make more history
The Laurel Highlands football team is coming off a history-making season, but coach Rich Kolesar, his staff and players want to keep breaking records this year.
Franklin Regional’s Morrison plots future with Sprint football
Maddox Morrison is taking a unique path to college football.
Austin Caye makes impact on offense, defense as Bethel Park tops North Hills
Defense was key for Bethel Park in its 22-10 win over North Hills on Friday night.
Dashawn Carter boosts South Allegheny past Yough
South Allegheny’s first drive of the new season didn’t exactly provide ideal results.
Mars surges past Montour as coach Eric Kasperowicz wins in return to sidelines
A year ago, coaches and players throughout Western Pennsylvania had a familiar refrain following their Week Zero contests. They got, as so many said, “back to normal.”
Seneca Valley hangs on as late field-goal attempt by Penn Hills is off target
August 26, 2022
A back-and-forth game between the Class 5A Penn Hills and 6A Seneca Valley came down to the final play as Penn Hills kicker Owen Williams missed a 34-yard field goal to allow the Raiders to hang onto a 17-15 victory in Week Zero.
Highlands takes control, tops University Prep in coach’s debut
First-year coach Matt Bonislawski’s debut wasn’t perfect, but it didn’t need to be.
Apollo-Ridge fends off rival Leechburg in opener
After a two-year hiatus, the Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge football teams renewed their neighboring rivalry Friday night for a Week Zero clash at Owens Field.
Hempfield rolls past Greensburg Salem in game shortened by lightning
The only thing that slowed down the Hempfield football team’s offense Friday was a lightning delay at the end of the first half.
Frazier eager to break into win column
The Frazier football team wasn’t happy with the way things went throughout the 2021 season. The Commodores struggled from start to finish on their way to an 0-9 season.
Serra Catholic ready to shake off graduation losses, begin WPIAL title defense
Confidence isn’t lacking inside the football locker room at Serra Catholic.
New Ringgold coach ready to face challenges of restoring winning culture
Marcus McCullough played his final football game at Ringgold in 1987, losing to New Castle in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.
Elizabeth Forward not ready to relinquish top spot in Class 3A Interstate Conference
Elizabeth Forward has heard all the rumblings about certain Interstate Conference newcomers. But as far as the Warriors are concerned, they’re still the top dogs.
