Football
Shaler out to end losing streak with new offense
August 19, 2021
Luke Cignetti and the Shaler football team are ready to show everyone their offense may have a little more zip this season.
After offseason upheaval, Pine-Richland has something to prove
Pine-Richland is a defending WPIAL and PIAA champion, but the Rams aren’t focused on last year. At this point, that undefeated season seems long ago.
Penn Hills ready to tackle front-loaded schedule
Luke Pugliese doesn’t anticipate having to wait until the Penn Hills football team opens Class 5A Northeast Conference play in early October to find out what kind of team the Indians have.
New dual-threat QB brings excitement to North Hills
North Hills is talented and experienced on defense this season, and a little bit Green at quarterback.
Fox Chapel looks to ride deeper roster into postseason
After a brief interlude as a playoff contender last season following a two-game winning streak, Fox Chapel fell back and missed a WPIAL playoff spot.
Despite defection of teammates, Jeannette’s Justin Shank determined to give his all
August 18, 2021
Justin Shank often asks himself, “Why me?”
Freeport sophomore Colton Otterman set to take off after breakout freshman season
Colton Otterman is not the biggest dog in the fight. But the Freeport sophomore wide receiver and outside linebacker wants to make sure opponents experience his bite.
New faces tasked with carrying on Penn-Trafford tradition
Rebuilding is a word that isn’t used around the Penn-Trafford football program. They just retool or restock.
After close calls, Latrobe searching for signature win
Latrobe has made things interesting late in the season the past two years, hanging around teams it wasn’t supposed to get in the ring with and nearly pulling stunners.
New era dawns at Franklin Regional
It’s a fresh start for the Franklin Regional football team.
Gateway gladly wears bull’s-eye in WPIAL Class 5A
On paper, Gateway certainly has the look of a WPIAL contender.
No-nonsense lineman helps launch Hempfield into new era
August 17, 2021
If you like no-nonsense, hand-in-the-dirt linemen with impeccable smarts and a mean streak, Dan Sierk is your guy.
High school notebook: Derry football coaches bridging the age gap
Football teams are learning how to read gaps at camp this week so they can open running lanes this season.
As football practice kicks off across A-K Valley, Leechburg begins quest to end playoff drought
August 16, 2021
Leechburg head coach Randy Walters woke up early Monday morning, got his coffee and was at the practice field by 7:30 to make sure everything was ready for the first workout session of preseason camp at 9.
Now recovered from broken leg, Deer Lakes’ Scarantine ready to make impact
As if Deer Lakes didn’t have enough challenges last season fielding an inexperienced team around the stops and starts related to the covid-19 pandemic.
Trib HSSN launches Standout, a social media platform to highlight high school athletes
Let hype season begin!
Deeper, stronger Yough looking to build win total
There is a buzz on Cougar Mountain these days.
Promising offense holds key for South Park
The 2020 football regular season for South Park came down to basic fundamentals on offense.
Southmoreland craves return to playoffs
Enjoying his team’s demeanor more by the day, coach Dave Keefer watches the Southmoreland football team get ready for a voluntary workout on a warm summer evening at Russ Grimm Field.
Winning season ramps up excitement at South Allegheny
Interest in football returned to a high level last season at South Allegheny, and with it the Gladiators are intent on keeping the good times rolling.
