Football
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Freeport finally got the better of nemesis Jeannette
November 21, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch has taken a look back at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert hangs up head coach’s whistle after 3 decades
November 20, 2024
Thirty-four years after landing his first head coaching job, Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert has decided those days are over.
WPIAL Class 3A championship preview: Avonworth, Central Valley set for rematch
To the naked eye, the matchup in the WPIAL Class 3A championship may not seem surprising based on the recent history of the two programs.
WPIAL Class 2A championship preview: After long wait, Seton LaSalle, South Park return to title game
There are a lot of familiar teams playing in the WPIAL football championships this fall.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 19, 2024
November 19, 2024
Last week was the first week when the district postseason morphed into the state playoffs.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Nov. 18, 2024
November 18, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Clairton Bears
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 18, 2024
November 17, 2024
The District 7 high school football playoffs conclude with four games set for Championship Saturday this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Thomas Jefferson puts up big numbers en route to WPIAL championship game
The numbers just kept piling up for the Thomas Jefferson football team this season.
Penn-Trafford football seasons ends with loss to Peters Township, optimism for future
Too many turnovers and a talented Peters Township team were the biggest reasons the Penn-Trafford’s football season came to an end Nov. 8.
Bright future ahead for Jeannette football team
November 16, 2024
Jeannette’s football season was on life support six weeks ago.
1st-year Hampton tight end Ryan Scully earns all-conference recognition
Whenever Hampton football coach Steve Sciullo saw Ryan Scully in the high school hallways last year, the former NFL lineman tried to convince the 6-foot-3, 220-pounder to play football.
North Hills notebook: Bounce-back season for football team ends in dramatic loss
The North Hills football team experienced a strong, bounce-back season this fall, but unfortunately for the Indians, it was a season that ended a bit sooner than they hoped.
Plum tandem to continue football careers at St. Francis
With the emotions of his final high school football game — a loss to rival Penn Hills on Oct. 25 — still fresh in his mind, Plum senior Darian Slaughter decided to commit to where he will play football for the next four years.
Central Catholic hopes to finally solve North Allegheny as teams clash again in WPIAL 6A final
Xxavier Thomas is about to play in his fourth WPIAL championship game, a rather rare feat accomplished by the Central Catholic senior.
Top-seeded Seton LaSalle starts fast, handles Steel Valley in Class 2A semifinals
November 15, 2024
Fresh off the victory, it still hadn’t set in for Seton LaSalle coach Tim Storino.
Clairton shuts out Bishop Canevin to reach WPIAL Class A final
In a season defined by dominance, the Clairton Bears added another chapter to their storied history Friday, shutting out Bishop Canevin, 24-0, in a WPIAL Class A semifinal at Peters Township.
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 12 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 12 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Westinghouse fires on all cylinders in PIAA win over Windber
Westinghouse forced Windber to punt on the opening drive Friday night, but the Bulldogs muffed the punt and the Ramblers recovered in Westinghouse territory. A few plays later, Windber scored a touchdown.
Resurgent Central Valley rolls past Elizabeth Forward to reach 3A championship game
This deep in the playoffs, when the matchups are tightly contested and the momentum swings are momentous, just a couple of plays can dictate an outcome of a game.
Avonworth stops Imani Christian to make 3rd straight trip to Acrisure Stadium
The Avonworth Antelopes galloped their way to Acrisure Stadium for the third straight year, defeating the Imani Christian Saints, 14-6, in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals Friday night.
