Football
McKeesport plays to strengths in Class 4A win over Armstrong
November 12, 2021
When it comes to the postseason, teams have to play to their strengths and stay true to their identity.
Quick-strike Belle Vernon makes big plays, beats New Castle in Class 4A quarterfinals
Concerns about New Castle’s passing game and trick plays ultimately proved groundless for Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals.
Cornell sends Leechburg home from WPIAL quarterfinals
After winning just one game a year ago, Cornell has won two playoff games in one season for the first time to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary season.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 11
November 11, 2021
Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 11:
An educational course might help Chick’s Picks improve high school football prognosticating
Welcome to Week 11.
Discipline key for top-seeded Belle Vernon when New Castle comes to town
November 10, 2021
Defensive discipline played a big role in Belle Vernon’s 46-14 win over McKeesport to win the Big 8 Conference title two weeks ago.
Trib 10: Back to work for ranked teams in Week 11
The Trib 10 power rankings last week resembled the 1930s movie classic, All Quiet on the Western (Pa) Front.
Springdale aims for revenge against No. 5 Rochester in WPIAL quarterfinals
Springdale and Rochester are no strangers to each other, even though the Dynamos and Rams have played only four times in their respective histories.
Playoff victory provides memorable night for Leechburg faithful
They came early … and they stayed late.
Hempfield football maintains message, builds for future
November 9, 2021
Mike Brown isn’t budging. Doesn’t matter what day it is, what month or who’s listening. His message isn’t changing.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 10
November 7, 2021
There was a serious chill in the air for opening night of the WPIAL football playoffs, but that didn’t prevent New Castle quarterback Christopher Hood from getting soaked with all of the “splash” plays he made Friday.
Norwin, kept out of playoffs by tiebreakers, savors win in season finale
Norwin players and coaches were all smiles after their final football game of the season.
Steady improvement, versatile offense give Penn Hills playoff confidence
Penn Hills coach Jon LeDonne might’ve preferred a bye for the first week of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, but admits being scheduled to host Franklin Regional in the first round had its advantages.
Long passes let No. 11 Peters Township upset North Hills in WPIAL playoffs
November 6, 2021
In many ways, Peters Township quarterback Sam Miller epitomizes his football team.
2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 10
Top performers for Week 10 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
WPIAL Class 3A/2A/A roundup: No. 13 New Brighton upsets No. 4 Washington in overtime
November 5, 2021
Keandre Williams scored on a 10-yard run in overtime and No. 13 New Brighton’s defense stopped No. 4 Washington’s two-point rushing attempt to claim a 21-20 upset victory in the first round of the WPIAL Class 2A football playoffs Friday night in Washington County.
Sto-Rox beats Shady Side Academy, pushes way into WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals
After Friday’s game, Sto-Rox’s football players lined up in the end zone, got down and started doing push-ups.
WPIAL Class 6A/5A/4A roundup: Laurel Highlands, Armstrong earn 1st postseason victories
Tahji Hooper ran for two touchdowns and caught another as No. 10 Laurel Highlands picked up its first playoff win in school history by defeating No. 7 Beaver, 28-27, in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A football playoffs Friday night.
Deontae Williams moves chains, leads Woodland Hills to 5A win over Bethel Park
Woodland Hills’ Deontae Williams rarely leaves the field for the Wolverines. So it was fitting that the senior quarterback was able to convert several fourth-down conversions in leading Woodland Hills to a 27-23 win on the road over Bethel Park in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs Friday night.
Early surge pushes South Side past Ligonier Valley in Class 2A
From one end of the WPIAL to the other, Ligonier Valley traveled to South Side on Friday — a span of 83 miles — for its first appearance in the WPIAL football playoffs.
