Football
PIAA tweaks competitive balance rule to make bumps in class slightly less likely
December 4, 2024
Only teams that reach the state finals will be affected by the PIAA competitive-balance rule following a change approved Wednesday.
PIAA Class 4A and Class A football championship previews for Dec. 5, 2024
There was great excitement in these parts last season when the WPIAL sent five teams and the City League had one reach championship weekend in the 2023 PIAA football playoffs.
Trib 10: 5th team climbs to top spot in power rankings
Black Friday may have been great for local consumers, but it turned out to be a bad ending to a golden season for four district champions.
WPIAL, City League players in 2025 recruiting class sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
Here’s a look at senior football players from the WPIAL and City League who signed with Division I programs on the first day of the early-signing period Wednesday:
Early signing day for 2025: WPIAL, City League football players finalize Division I plans
The early signing period arrived earlier than usual.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 4, 2024: High school football stars to sign on dotted line
December 3, 2024
Wednesday marks the start of the college football early signing period.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Dec. 3, 2024
For the most part, the Trib HSSN football rankings held true on state semifinals weekend.
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for Dec. 2, 2024
December 2, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Central Catholic Vikings
Football coach Shawn Liotta leaving Burrell for arena team in Wilkes-Barre
Football coach Shawn Liotta has stepped down at Burrell to coach a new indoor football team in Wilkes-Barre.
Trib HSSN football players of the week for Dec. 1, 2024
December 1, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Nico and Luca Neal
2 WPIAL teams still standing as championship matchups are set in PIAA football playoffs
November 30, 2024
The day after Thanksgiving really did turn out to big Black Friday for the WPIAL football champions.
Ankle injury just a temporary setback for Franklin Regional linebacker
Franklin Regional made the WPIAL Class 5A football quarterfinals without one of its top defensive players.
Norwin football moves forward with ‘chip on their shoulder’ after difficult season
Lucky bounces can help a football team go a long way. Coaches even say they are necessary to winning in the postseason.
Penn Hills notebook: Hollis Mathis accomplishes rare feat at William & Mary
Hollis Mathis’ career at William &Mary has seen various iterations. Initially, the Penn Hills graduate was slotted in as quarterback for the Tribe. However, things changed over the time Mathis spent in the program.
Neal brothers, defense carry Avonworth to PIAA Class 3A finals
November 29, 2024
It took the Avonworth offense a little time to find its groove Friday at snowy Norwin, but once it did, it took control of the game.
WPIAL champions Fort Cherry, South Park fall in PIAA semifinals
Aiden Bliss ran for five touchdowns and amassed more than 300 yards as District 9 champion Port Allegany defeated WPIAL champion Fort Cherry, 46-8, in the PIAA Class A football semifinals Friday at Penn West Clarion.
Pine-Richland faces SEC-bound quarterback with PIAA touchdown record in state semifinals
An SEC-bound quarterback with a record-setting arm and rock-solid game awaits Pine-Richland in the state semifinals.
Thomas Jefferson prepares for unorthodox Lampeter-Strasburg running game
November 28, 2024
Thomas Jefferson tends to have a longer football season than most, so while most schools are preparing to kick off the basketball season Friday, the Jaguars are keeping it on the gridiron in Altoona for a state semifinal matchup against District 3 champions Lampeter-Strasburg.
Trib HSSN high school football state semifinal preview capsules for Nov. 27, 2024
November 27, 2024
Welcome to the PIAA final four with 11 games scheduled for Friday and one for Saturday.
Serra Catholic hires former assistant Akeeme Robinson as football coach
Former Serra Catholic assistant coach Akeeme Robinson was hired as head coach, the school announced Wednesday.
