Football

Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against North Catholic on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15

November 27, 2021

Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15

Central Valley coach Mark Lyons celebrates with his team while receiving the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating North C atholic in Class 3A final on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

Central Valley rolls to 3rd straight WPIAL Class 3A championship

Though the school is in just its 12th year of existence, the trophy case at Central Valley High School is getting crowded.

Moon’s Joe Cotton (center) celebrates his touchdown with Anthony Dines (left) and Elijah Davis during their game against Bethel Park on Friday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Tiger Stadium in Moon.

How to listen to Saturday’s 2021 WPIAL football championships on Trib HSSN

Can’t make it to Heinz Field for the WPIAL football championships?

Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock has rushed and thrown for more than 1,000 yards this season.

Rematch between Belle Vernon, Aliquippa has more on the line this time around

Saturday is Round 2 between Belle Vernon and Aliquippa, only this time the stakes are a little higher than their last meeting.

Serra Catholic’s Terrell Booth intercepts a pass infront of Beaver Falls’ Mekhi Clark and returns it for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Serra Catholic 35, Beaver Falls 12

November 26, 2021

Serra Catholic 35, Beaver Falls 12

Mt. Lebanon’s Eli Heidenreich scored three touchdowns against McDowell on Friday night.

Mt. Lebanon rolls into PIAA semifinals behind 3 TDs from Eli Heidenreich

Mt. Lebanon wide receiver/defensive back Eli Heidenreich didn’t see McDowell junior Christian Santiago’s 27-yard touchdown run as a sign of a potential WPIAL Class 6A championship hangover.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 26, 2021

High schools

Bishop Canevin’s Willie Banks-Hicks celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against OLSH during the Class A championship game on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class A final by the numbers: Bishop Canevin 42, OLSH 7

Bishop Canevin 42, OLSH 7

Aliquippa’s Cyair Clark has 26 catches for 513 yards and five TDs.

WPIAL Class 4A football championship breakdown: Belle Vernon vs. Aliquippa

No. 1 Belle Vernon vs. No. 2 Aliquippa

Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli breaks the tackle attempt by Franklin Regional’s Roman Sarnic on the way to a first-quarter touchdown Oct. 22.

Expect ground-and-pound showdown when Moon, Penn-Trafford clash in WPIAL finals

Don’t be late for Saturday’s WPIAL Class 5A championship game between No. 1 Moon and No. 2 Penn-Trafford.

Moon’s Anthony Antoniades eludes Upper St. Clair’s Tyson Swigart after a long catch Oct. 15.

WPIAL Class 5A football championship breakdown: Moon vs. Penn-Trafford

WPIAL Class 5A football championship

Serra Catholic’s Pharoh Fisher scores against Neshannock in the WPIAL Class 2A first round Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

Beaver Falls puts WPIAL Class 2A title on line vs. Serra Catholic

November 25, 2021

As the Serra Catholic football team prepares to make its first WPIAL championship appearance in 14 years, one thing is for certain: The Eagles aren’t content with simply being in the big game.

Central Vallley’s Jackson Tonya tackles Aliquippa’s Nate Lindsey during the second quarter Sept. 10.

Chick’s Picks thankful for WPIAL championship football this holiday weekend

Welcome to Week 13.

Coaches John Ruane of Penn-Trafford and Matt Humbert of Belle Vernon have built their teams into consistent winners.

Ruane, Humbert build Penn-Trafford, Belle Vernon into consistent contenders

The local coaches who will try to lead their teams to WPIAL football championships on Saturday at Heinz Field have more in common than a desire to break through.

OLSH quarterback Neimiah Azeem hands off to Stephen Greer during practice Aug. 3 in Clinton.

WPIAL Class A football championship breakdown: Bishop Canevin vs. OLSH

WPIAL Class A football championship

Bishop Canevin’s Brandon Travis (44) celebrates with Lesae Lacks after a first-half touchdown against Leechburg on Oct 8.

Bishop Canevin, OLSH both looking for school’s 2nd WPIAL title in Class A final

Having one WPIAL football championship in the trophy case is good, but having two is twice as nice.

Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza is tackled by Central Catholic’s Keith Cushenberry (24) in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game last Saturday at Norwin.

Trib 10: Big power-rankings shake-up before Heinz Field showdowns

November 24, 2021

With many head-to-head matchups last weekend and the district field whittled to only 11, there was a big shuffling of the power deck heading into the final weekend of November.