Football

Jon LeDonne has moved on from Penn Hills to replace Steve Campos as head coach at Pine-Richland.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Nearly 3 dozen teams welcome new coaches
August 1, 2022
New faces, new places, new hopes, new dreams.

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Aliquippa head coach Mike Warfield celebrates with his team after defeating Bishop McDevitt, 34-27, in the PIAA Class 4A championship game on Thursday, Dec. 49, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Flashback to 2021 WPIAL high school football season
July 31, 2022
While the Trib HSSN staff prepares you like no other for the upcoming 2022 high school football season over the next three weeks, let’s start our Countdown to Kickoff 2022 with a refresher course on a historic season.

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To escape pressure, quarterbacks now can throw an incomplete pass as long as they are outside the pocket, and the ball reaches at least the neutral zone.
George Guido: New rules by national federation designed with football safety in mind
July 30, 2022
Football players’ safety was paramount in the eyes of rulesmakers from the National Federation of State High School Associations when planning seven changes for the upcoming season.

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Brashear’s Kameron Cheatom plays against Allderdice on Oct. 21, 2021, at Cupples Stadium.
As Brashear’s other D1 linebacker, Kameron Cheatom ready to make a name for himself
July 28, 2022
On many other football teams, Kameron Cheatom would be the most talked about player on the roster. At Brashear, that title rightfully belongs to teammate Ta’Mere Robinson, the top-ranked recruit in Pennsylvania.

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Mike Arone is set to begin the 2022 football season, his first at Derry’s head coach.
Life takes a ‘big twist’ for new Derry football coach as he aims to rebuild program
July 27, 2022
Derry football coach Mike Arone enters his first season looking for passionate players. Not just any old players, but dependable kids with a run-through-the-wall mentality.

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Aliquippa’s Antonyo “Sunny” Anderson watches from the sideline during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Belle Vernon on Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.
WPIAL approves extra year of eligibility for Aliquippa athlete injured in shooting
July 25, 2022
The WPIAL approved an extra year of eligibility for Aliquippa’s Antonyo “Sunny” Anderson, a multi-sport athlete who was seriously injured in a shooting 14 months ago.

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Latrobe football coach Ron Prady
Latrobe ringing in season with new coach, different outlook
July 24, 2022
Ron Prady has not shown his players the bling.

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Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel throws against Penn-Trafford’s during the Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 passing tournament final Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Latrobe football team earns long-awaited 7-on-7 win on its home field
July 21, 2022
As Penn-Trafford’s final deep pass attempt sailed out of the end zone and fell incomplete, players from Latrobe jumped into each other’s arms and bounced around in a sudden swell of excitement.

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Medals are shown at the WPIAL Swimming Championship at Upper St. Clair High School on March 6, 2021.
WPIAL administrator: High school NIL deals could lead to manipulation
July 19, 2022
Name, Image and Likeness deals could improve the lives of some high school athletes, but there’s also real concern about manipulation by misguided adults, says the WPIAL’s top administrator.

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Kaleb Tkacs (back row, second from right) poses with the family of late Southmoreland football coach Ron Frederick. Back row, from left: Renee Negri, Elizabeth Frederick, and Ron Frederick Sr. Front row: Dominic Negri, Sophia Frederick and Colin Frederick.
Southmoreland senior honors coach’s memory with youth camp
Kaleb Tkacs was 5-foot-10 and weighed 160 pounds when he joined the Southmoreland football team as a freshman.

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Gateway rising senior lineman Matt Brooks works on a blocking-sled drill during a workout July 13 at Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium.
Gateway lineman Matt Brooks finds perfect fit with Duquesne
July 17, 2022
Matt Brooks struck up a strong connection while talking with new Duquesne defensive line coach Reggie Wells Jr.

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Norwin receiver Jackson Pons reaches for a tipped pass in front of Franklin Regional defenders during the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.
Westmoreland notebook: WCCA 7-on-7 tournament returns
July 16, 2022
The “skill” guys — the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and defensive backs — will be on display Thursday at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 Football Championship, a sure sign high school football is fast approaching.

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Camp director Darnell Dinkins looks on as Valley quarterback Tristan Goodwin throws during the Willie Thrower quarterbacks camp Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Valley High School.
George Guido: 1st Willie Thrower QB Camp a success
Even if you’re the returning Willie Thrower Award winner, there’s always more to learn.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Kade Capristo poses for a photo during the Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team event Friday at Kennywood.
Richmond a ‘perfect fit’ for Mt. Lebanon’s Kade Capristo
July 15, 2022
Kade Capristo was looking for a college football program that shared his mindset — just win football games.

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Latrobe’s Emma Blair pulls down a rebound over Hampton’s Sophia Kelly during the girls WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal round playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2021 at Hampton High School. Latrobe’s Emma Blair pulls down a rebound over Hampton’s Sophia Kelly during the girls WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal round playoff game on Friday, March 8, 2021 at Hampton High School.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Transfer to prep school a tough decision for Franklin Regional lineman
Andrew Nesler is on the move.

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Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the 2021 WPIAL Class 3A championship game.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson
July 13, 2022
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca works out during practice before last season.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca
July 12, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Los Angeles Rams’ star Aaron Donald (left) and Norwin senior Noah Vogel
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Norwin senior wowed by Donald at workout
July 9, 2022
Noah Vogel went to Pitt for what initially looked like an unremarkable football workout. Another day in the blazing summer heat.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer celebrates a tackle for loss against Hampton on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at Fridley Field in Hampton.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Thomas Jefferson’s Jordan Mayer
July 7, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin is ranked as the No. 1 player in Pennsylvania in the Class of 2024 according to multiple recruiting services.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin
July 6, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

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