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2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week Zero
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Cornell embraces positives from trying season
A mere glimpse at the standings could indicate that last season was a disappointing one for Ed Dawson and the Cornell Raiders.
New coach hopes to help Connellsville get its swagger back
When Bill Maczko took the job as the new head coach of the Connellsville football team back in February, he knew the position would come with plenty of challenges.
Butler’s major rebuilding project making significant strides
In a move to save the football program, Butler school officials decided to leave the WPIAL for football only after consecutive 0-10 seasons in 2018-2019 and with roster numbers shrinking despite the school’s large enrollment.
Independence breeds success for Albert Gallatin
It had been 35 years since the Albert Gallatin football team enjoyed a winning season when school district officials made the decision to leave the WPIAL in football only.
Union has big goals despite small roster
Union coach Stacy Robinson knows that football can be a numbers game. Right now, however, he just is not seeing the numbers he would like to see.
After 2020 emergence, Shenango banking on experience
Jimmy Graham has watched his crop of seniors grow in a major way. And now it may be time for the harvest.
Well-rounded roster has Rochester back on track
Gene Matsook did not waste much time righting the Rochester ship. And now the final destination is much more in focus.
Defensive tune-up could get OLSH back in title mix
Very few coaches in the WPIAL have turned around their program like Dan Bradley has at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
Northgate’s seniors look to end streak
When Northgate ran the final play of its 2020 season, coach Mike Fulmore looked at his sideline and had to be in near disbelief of what he saw.
Changes taking hold under 2nd-year coach at Fort Cherry
Tanner Garry enjoyed the offseason. It almost felt normal.
Burgettstown looks to rebound from down season behind 1st-year coach
In searching for a new football coach for the first time in six years, Burgettstown went right next door with the hiring of Greg Marshall.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top safeties for the 2021 season.
Versatile senior brings big-play threat to Springdale offense
Last year, Logan Dexter and Dmitri Fritch led the Springdale receiving corps with a combined 53 catches for 841 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Dual-threat quarterback gives Southmoreland offense an edge
Spiders and stink bugs make Anthony Govern cower.
Father vs. son twist adds spice to Greensburg Salem-Hempfield rivalry
Over the 56 years of the Greensburg Salem-Hempfield football rivalry, the game has featured battles between cousins, friends and even a coach going against his son.
The Birdie cashing in on his Westmoreland County pigskin picking reputation
Name. Image. Likeness.
