Football
Central Catholic sets sights on historic 3-peat
August 13, 2021
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Skilled seniors return to lead Canon-McMillan
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Baldwin continues ‘work in progress’ under 2nd-year coach Tim Sweeney
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Fast-paced offense could keep Seneca Valley in title hunt
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Norwin eager to change program’s image
Editor’s note: Starting today, Trib HSSN will preview at least one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 27.
Belle Vernon’s success on football field starts with linemen Kovatch, McGrew
August 12, 2021
Belle Vernon football hasn’t had a direct tie to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry since Scott McClintock played for the Wolverines in early 2000s, but that hasn’t stopped the current group from adopting a tradition from one of college football’s most anticipated get-togethers.
Greensburg Central Catholic football team looking for Week Zero opponent
For Greensburg Central Catholic, Week Zero is living up to its name. As in, zero teams to play.
Freeport cancer survivor Garrett King repays football teammates for support with Make-A-Wish surprise
August 10, 2021
When Garrett King received a testicular cancer diagnosis this time a year ago, his Freeport football teammates and coaches and the community were quick to rally around him.
Hampton senior tight end is the reel deal
August 8, 2021
Depending on the setting, Mike Witherup can catch a pass or catch a bass.
George Guido: Alle-Kiski Valley football coaching ranks hold steady
August 7, 2021
This is usually the time of year where I do a column on the new head football coaches and their staffs.
Mt. Lebanon’s Eli Heidenreich follows family tradition, commits to Navy
August 6, 2021
Eli Heidenreich’s college choice involved more than deciding where he’d spend the next four or five years of his life. The Mt. Lebanon senior, whose grandfather and uncle both served in the Navy, followed a similar path and committed this week to play football for the Naval Academy.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Blahovec commits to Youngstown State
July 29, 2021
Like a third-and-long pass reception, Joe Blahovec took his one Division I scholarship offer and ran with it.
Anthony Speca, Quinton Martin named to MaxPreps sophomore preseason All-America team
July 27, 2021
MaxPreps announced its preseason All-American football team for the Class of 2024 and a pair of WPIAL standouts made the list.
Penn Hills youth football organization marks 75th anniversary with new technology
July 25, 2021
The pandemic postponed the Penn Hills Midget Football Association’s 75th-year celebration by a year.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield football leaning on strength coach Cortazzo
July 24, 2021
If Hempfield football turns a corner and gets back into playoff contention again this fall, the Spartans might be able to thank their strength coach.
George Guido: High school football gets new blocking rule
We’re a little more than a month away from the start of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s 124th football season, and a major change in the blocking-below-the-waist rule will be implemented nationwide this season.
With camps, college visits back, TribLive HSSN Preseason All-Stars are busy this summer
July 22, 2021
As Josh Jenkins walked into Kennywood Park, passing the merry-go-round and the Sky Rocket, the Sto-Rox quarterback marveled at just how much life has improved in a year.
Highlands playmaker Brock White on road to recovery from knee injury
July 21, 2021
Brock White might have to wait a few games to start his 2021 football season.
Penn-Trafford lineman pops up on recruiting radar
Declan Ochendowski knew he wanted to play college football, but it wasn’t that long ago that the incoming senior at Penn-Trafford doubted he would draw attention from Division I programs.
Southmoreland to honor late alumnus with football helmet sticker
July 20, 2021
Remembered as a teammate who could lighten the mood when football created tense moments like it can, Brandon Peterson left quite an impression on the Southmoreland football team. He is missed more every day.
