Football
Brian Johnson primed to be next Franklin Regional football coach
February 15, 2026
Franklin Regional will vote this week to hire Brian Johnson as head football coach, according to the agenda for Wednesday night’s board meeting.
Shaler notebook: Titans flag football quarterback to play in college
Shaler senior Paige Querio didn’t start out playing flag football with any aspirations beyond seeing if she liked the sport or not. The Titans senior started as a defensive player before moving on to playing quarterback.
Norwin notebook: Another football recruit makes college choice
The NCAA’s National Signing Day came and went Feb. 4, and another Norwin football player made his commitment official.
Aliquippa football again contesting being placed in Class 4A by PIAA
February 13, 2026
The ongoing debate between the PIAA and the Aliquippa football program will write another chapter next week during the monthly state board of control meeting.
Norwin notebook: Linebacker commits to Division I Lehigh
February 7, 2026
Norwin senior linebacker Josh Lenart has committed to a Division I program, pledging to Lehigh of the FCS Patriot League.
Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown commits to Robert Morris
February 6, 2026
Jeannette big-play senior Kymon’e Brown will go from throwing touchdown passes to catching them at the college level.
Central Valley’s Brendan Alexander commits to Northern Illinois
Central Valley senior lineman Brendan Alexander continued to add college scholarship offers all the way through national signing day Wednesday.
Hempfield receiver Kopas takes preferred walk-on offer from Duquesne
February 3, 2026
Jack Kopas is going Division I after all.
Derry lineman Dylan Pitzer commits to walk on at Pitt
February 2, 2026
For a kid who has his college right there in his last name, Pitt seems like a perfect fit.
Norwin notebook: Tristyn Tavares taking talents to Cal (Pa.)
January 31, 2026
Norwin will miss him, but will cherish the high school football career he left behind.
Big 33 Football Classic’s Super Bowl streak reaches 60 years — but only barely
By the slimmest of margins, the Big 33 Football Classic’s Super Bowl streak survives for another year.
Bethel Park’s Charlie Simmons honored for work on, off the field
January 24, 2026
Bethel Park senior Charlie Simmons joined 10 other area football players as a Jerome Bettis Leadership Award recipient.
Upper St. Clair’s Jacobo Echeverria Lozano commits to Purdue
January 22, 2026
Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, the big-legged kicker from Upper St. Clair, has found a college destination.
Trevor George leaves Riverview, returns to coach Blackhawk football team
January 19, 2026
Trevor George is returning to the football sidelines at Blackhawk while ending a six-year tenure as head coach at Riverview.
Excitement builds for installation of permanent lights at Oakmont’s Riverside Park
January 16, 2026
On Sept. 8, 2006, Sid Facaros rushed for 114 yards and caught an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jared Soell as the Riverview football team defeated Monessen, 28-20, at Riverside Park.
Alma mater comes calling as North Hills hires 4-time WPIAL champ Eric Kasperowicz as football coach
January 15, 2026
One of the most successful WPIAL football coaches over the last decade and a half is coming home.
Upper St. Clair kicker Jacobo Echeverria Lozano adds Ohio State offer
January 2, 2026
One of the WPIAL’s top kickers could be playing for one of the nation’s premier college programs next fall.
Former Laurel Highlands star Rodney Gallagher to transfer from West Virginia
December 31, 2025
Former Laurel Highlands star Rodney Gallagher is hitting the transfer portal.
2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: Nos. 25-21
December 28, 2025
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.
