Football

Mars’ Mason Childress celebrates with Eric Kasperowicz after Kasperowicz’s touchdown run against Montour Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at Montour High School.

Aliquippa remains atop Trib 10 power rankings while 3 new teams enter

September 7, 2022

A competitive Week 1 led to three changes from the debut Trib 10 of the 2022 season last week.

Aliquippa quarterback Quentin Goode throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 6, 2022

September 6, 2022

Losses in the weekly Trib HSSN state football rankings can produce a slight tumble, a free fall or nothing at all.

McKeesport senior Ahmir Culmer is wrapped up by Penn-Trafford senior defensive back Tommy Kalkstein for minimal gain during the first half on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Warrior Stadium in Harrison City.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 5, 2022

September 4, 2022

With opening weekend of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, we extend the scholastic sports menu this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins carries for a touchdown against Sto-Rox on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in McKees Rocks.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 1

Steel Valley senior quarterback Cruce Brookins believes in his abilities on the football field. He also has great trust in his offensive line.

Penn Hills’ Amir Key stretches the ball to the goal line against Upper St. Clair last season.

Penn Hills working out kinks in early part of season

Penn Hills kicker Owen Williams did what he had to do when a snap went sailing over his head during the Indians’ season opener Aug. 26 at NexTier Stadium. With less than 10 seconds left before halftime, Williams booted the football off the ground and through the back of the end zone for a safety.

Bishop Canevin tops Greensburg Central Catholic in matchup of Class A contenders

September 3, 2022

Last year, on what turned out to be a drive to the WPIAL Class A championship, Bishop Canevin coach Rich Johnson always said that defense was his team’s calling card.

Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba works with his team during a preseason practice.

A-K Valley H.S. football notebook: Apollo-Ridge weathers storm in emotional victory

Apollo-Ridge coach John Skiba was overcome with emotion, tears flowing down his face, after speaking with his team following a highly emotional 34-19 home victory over Valley on Friday.

Hempfield’s Jake Phillips looks to make a pass as Greensburg Salem’s Jayden Stevens closes in during a game on Friday, Aug. 27, at Hempfield.

Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: Hempfield putting up points in a hurry

Look down, and you might miss a play. Go to the concession stand, and you might miss a whole drive — maybe two.

Leechburg rolls past Summit Academy as reserves get into the act

After a season-opening loss to Apollo-Ridge, it was bounce-back Saturday for Leechburg.

McKeesport senior running back Bobbie Boyd streaks down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Tigers’ 19-7 win over Penn-Trafford on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Warrior Stadium in Harrison City.

2022 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 1

Top performers for Week 1 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Mt. Pleasant quarterback Cole Chatfield (1) looks for a receiver against Yough during their game Sept. 2, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant.

High school football roundup for Week 1: Gavlik leads North Allegheny past Canon-McMillan

Andrew Gavlik ran for 104 yards and three touchdowns as No. 3 North Allegheny opened Class 6A conference play with a 35-21 victory over No. 5 Canon-McMillan (0-2, 0-1) on Friday night.

Bethel Park takes on Mt. Lebanon on Sept. 2, 2022, at Mt. Lebanon.

Bethel Park off to 2-0 start after OT victory against Mt. Lebanon

September 2, 2022

Bethel Park deployed a relentless ground attack to defeat Mt. Lebanon in overtime, 27-24, on Friday night. The victory over the defending Class 6A state champion has Bethel Park off to a 2-0 start.

Aliquippa and Armstrong players attend the coin toss before their game Sept. 2, 2022, at Armstrong.

Hayes scores 4 times as Aliquippa uses pair of 4th-quarter TDs to top Armstrong

Aliquippa, the defending Class 4A WPIAL and state champion, chose not to play a Week Zero game, so tonight’s trip to Armstrong marked the Quips’ first step in defending the dual 2021 titles. Step 1 was a good one, as the Quips earned a hard-fought 28-14 victory at Armstrong.

Apollo-Ridge’s Landon Harmon warms up before a game against Valley on Sept. 2, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge.

Nick Curci runs for 249 yards to lift Apollo-Ridge past Valley

Facing a halftime deficit and another one in the fourth quarter and also facing adversity with several key injuries, Apollo-Ridge dug deep for a 34-19 victory over Valley in a nonsection contest Friday at Owens Field in Apollo.

Latrobe’s Robert Fulton avoids the tackle attempt by Franklin Regional’s Zach Bewszka for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday, Sept. 2, 2022 at Franklin Regional High School.

Robert Fulton scores 4 touchdowns as Latrobe beats Franklin Regional in 2OT

Robert Fulton scored on a 5-yard run in the second overtime, and Latrobe won its second game of the season by defeating Franklin Regional, 36-33.

Ligonier Valley’s John Jablunovsky brings back a kickoff against Southmoreland on Sept. 2, 2022, at Southmoreland.

Ligonier Valley holds on to best Southmoreland

Southmoreland took advantage of a 70-yard kickoff return to crack the scoreboard just before halftime, but Ligonier Valley responded with a big return of its own and hung on for a 27-18 nonconference victory Friday at Russ Grimm Field in Alverton.