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Central Catholic draws Philadelphia power Imhotep Charter in cross-state Week Zero clash
August 27, 2021
Finding a willing Week Zero opponent nearby isn’t always easy for Central Catholic, the two-time defending WPIAL Class 6A champion.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the new coaches
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the biggest coaching moves for the 2021 season.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the kickers
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top kickers and punters for the 2021 season.
Trib HSSN 2021 high school football preview hub
From Union to Waynesburg, Avella to Ligonier Valley, Trib HSSN has previewed the 2021 WPIAL football season from top to bottom and left to right.
First-year coach Wade Brown tackles Monessen rebuild
When Monessen got together for preseason workouts, first-year coach Wade Brown typically had 15 or 16 players attend.
Breakout players back to power West Greene
For West Greene, the 2020 season was a mission to forge an identity after the Ben Jackson and Kolin Walker era of running through opponents.
Motivated Mapletown hunting for playoff berth
Mapletown football coach George Messich believes this year’s team is the most motivated group he’s had during his time at the school.
New coach stresses preparation at Jefferson-Morgan
Brent Baker won’t necessarily have to build from the ground up as he takes over the Jefferson-Morgan football program.
Carmichaels seeks playoff return after hard-luck miss
Carmichaels won its first five games last year before dropping two in a row to end the season.
Avella looks to keep ball rolling after breakthrough season
For Avella coach Ryan Cecchini, last year’s run to the playoffs showed that even if his program doesn’t always have the biggest roster, it can compete in the WPIAL.
5 things to watch in WPIAL football Week Zero: On opening night, teams have options
“Week Zero” is back.
Westmoreland County high school football notes: Franklin Regional to rotate QBs
The quarterback competition at Franklin Regional will remain just that as it stretches into the regular season.
After close call, Frazier motivated to claim playoff spot
As the 2020 football season unfolded, the Frazier Commodores found themselves wondering what each week would hold.
2021 City League preview: Westinghouse chasing 3-peat but elite talent is everywhere
Some of the top football prospects in Western Pa. will display their talents on the Cupples Stadium turf this season, and plenty of eyes will be on the City League.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week Zero 2021
The 2021 high school football season kicks off this weekend with Week Zero games. All of the contests are nonconference. Here is a look at some of the top matchups in each class. Final records from 2020 are in parenthesis.
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of Aug. 26, 2021
Let the games begin! We kick off another season with August high school football for the first time in two years this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Loaded Serra Catholic has big goals: ’16-0 or bust’
The expectations shared by those in the football locker room at Serra Catholic are the same this season: Win a conference title, claim a WPIAL championship and capture a state title.
Ringgold looking to surprise in Big Eight Conference
For third-year Ringgold head coach Darwin Manges, the formula for his program is starting to become clear and he’s hoping this is the season it all comes together.
After making statement last season, McKeesport back for more in Class 4A
McKeesport coach Matt Miller believes his team sent a message in its return to Class 4A last season.
