Football
Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974
September 19, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top teams looking to shake off losses
A number of Westmoreland County teams are looking for a bounce-back week after losses last Friday, some of whom sustained their first setback of the season.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 4
September 18, 2024
Player of the week
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 19, 2024: Allderdice looks to add to win total
Week 4 of the high school football season kicks off with a City League contest Thursday between old rivals as Allderdice takes on Brashear.
The Birdie out to build his brand with Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
Last week: 7-7 (50%)
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4
Thursday
The Birdie turns whining into an art form before making his Week 4 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 9-2
Stakes high as Leechburg, Jeannette meet in battle of unbeatens
Leechburg and Jeannette don’t have a rich history.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania High School Football Rankings for Sept. 17, 2024
September 17, 2024
Most of the elite teams across the state took advantage of a fabulous Friday of weather to take care of business and register another victory.
Trib HSSN High School Football Team of the Week for 2024 Week 3
September 16, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – South Allegheny Gladiators
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 16, 2024
September 15, 2024
Conference play continues in high school football while plenty of other high school sports make for a busy week as we head into the second half of September on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for Sept. 15, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Trey Hopper
High school roundup for Sept. 14, 2024: Jaivin Peel pilots Western Beaver past Beaver Falls
September 14, 2024
Jaivin Peel threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown to lead Western Beaver to a 49-6 victory over Beaver Falls (0-4, 0-1) in Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference football Saturday afternoon.
5 things we learned in high school football Week 3: Rare low-scoring tilts draw attention
Don’t call for maintenance.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Plum finally gets in win column
Last year, Shaler spoiled Plum’s 2-0 start by handing the Mustangs a 28-14 nonconference loss in Week 2.
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 15, 2024
Class 6A
Franklin Regional notebook: Devola brothers team up for Panthers
Franklin Regional senior lineman Andrew Devola experienced a special moment with his two brothers in the second game of the football season at Hempfield.
Missing its top 3 running backs, Pine-Richland fends off North Hills in Northeast opener
The Pine-Richland roster lists Jalen Neals as a wide receiver, but the versatile junior had a hint that his coaches were planning a position change.
High school football roundup for Sept. 13, 2024: Sa’Nir Brooks helps carry No. 1 Aliquippa past No. 5 Mars
Sa’Nir Brooks ran for three touchdowns and Class 4A top-ranked Aliquippa took control in the second half to earn a 49-17 victory over No. 5 Mars (1-3) in a nonconference football game Friday night at Heinz Field.
Moon rallies for nonconference win vs. West Allegheny
Moon roared early and often in the second half Friday night, scoring 26 unanswered points on way to a 32-24 comeback win against West Allegheny at William “Rip” Scherer Field at Moon Tiger Stadium.
