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Mt. Pleasant’s Asher O’Connor (1) looks to gain some yardage while South Allegheny’s Antonio Epps (4) and Eric Anderson (15) try to slow him down during the first quarter Sept. 11, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant opens season with win over South Allegheny

September 11, 2020

South Allegheny took an early lead in Friday’s Class 3A Interstate Conference opener, but host Mt. Pleasant scored three unanswered touchdowns and withstood a late rally by the Gladiators to clinch a 21-14 win.

Monessen quarterback Shane Swope Jr. attempts a pass against Avella on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020.

Avella uses fake punt, interception return to rock Monessen

The game could not have started any better for Shane Swope and his debut with the Monessen Greyhounds. However, things turned in the second quarter and left Swope looking for answers.

Yough’s CJ Waldier (5) runs the ball past Chartiers-Houston defenders on Sept. 11, 2020, at Yough.

Yough offensive stars sting Chartiers-Houston, give coach first win

Yough successfully defended Cougar Mountain on Friday night thanks in part to the right arm of Tristan Waldier, the legs of Gamal Marballie and the hands of CJ Waldier.

Clairton’s Isaiah Berry pulls in a first quarter touchdown against Jeannette on Friday at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.

Clairton hands Jeannette rare season-opening loss in Class A showdown

Jeannette coach Roy Hall said he expected to get Clairton’s best no matter what time of year the Eastern Conference rivals played.

The Westmoreland County Courthouse dome is illuminated as darkness sets over Offutt Field while Greensburg Salem hosts Plum on Sept. 11, 2020, in Greensburg.

Plum keeps Greensburg Salem from reaching 700-win plateau

For Greensburg Salem, football victory No. 700 will have to wait for at least another week.

Freeport players take the field for their game against Deer Lakes on Sept. 11, 2020, at Freeport.

Freeport beats Deer Lakes for 10th consecutive time

Freeport’s recent dominance over Deer Lakes continues.

Upper St. Clair’s Jaden Keating scores during the first quarter against Bethel Park Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.

Upper St. Clair stays grounded, defeats rival Bethel Park with 5 rushing TDs

Dual-threat quarterback Ethan Dahlem scored twice Friday night, yet Upper St. Clair didn’t need him to carry the load alone anymore.

Hempfield’s Tyson Gregory tackles Norwin’s ball carrier Connor Chrisman on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at Norwin Senior High School.

Christian Zilli, Mario Perkins help Hempfield past Norwin

Christian Zilli made himself known Friday in his return to football at Hempfield after taking two seasons off.

Belle Vernon’s Logan Cunningham returns an interception Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, against McKeesport.

QB Whitlock helps Belle Vernon shut out McKeesport in opener

When the Belle Vernon football team shuts out an opponent, it gets doughnuts from the coaching staff.

Ligonier Valley and Apollo-Ridge warm up for kickoff Sept. 11, 2020, at Apollo-Ridge.

Jake Fello leads Apollo-Ridge to big win in Ligonier Valley’s WPIAL return

With limited parents in the stands and no on-field halftime performances, Ligonier Valley and Apollo-Ridge opened the season in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference, marking the Rams’ first WPIAL game since 1967.

Burrell’s Caden DiCaprio attempts to break the tackle of Valley’s Justin Hooper and Jabaree Drew during the first half at Valley High School Friday. Sept 11, 2020.

Burrell turns to ground game to hold off rival Valley

Burrell’s “air raid” offense lives by the motto “Play Fast.”

Gateway players take the field before a game against Franklin Regional on Sept. 11, 2020, at Gateway.

Gateway looks sharp in opener, rolls past Franklin Regional

The start of Gateway’s WPIAL title defense was a dominant display of offense.

Thomas Jefferson players warm up before taking on West Mifflin on Sept. 11, 2020, at West Mifflin.

Thomas Jefferson starts title defense with win vs. West Mifflin

Defending WPIAL and PIAA Class 4A champion Thomas Jefferson didn’t miss a beat kicking off 2020 at West Mifflin, scoring 45 points in the first half before completing a 52-0 shutout Friday night.

Sto-Rox head coach LaRoi Johnson works with his team during practice on Tuesday Aug. 18, 2020, in McKees Rocks.

Sto-Rox cancels football game 3 hours before kickoff

A few hours before kickoff, Sto-Rox canceled its season-opening football game.

Trib HSSN previews WPIAL football season in Gameplan 2020

The Tribune-Review and TribLive High School Sports Network presents, GAMEPLAN 2020, an in-depth look at the upcoming high school football season in Western Pa. It is designed to serve as a reference for high school football fans throughout the season. Inside the 132-page edition, you will find preview stories for every team in the WPIAL, […]

Bethel Park lineman go through drills during workouts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at Bethel Park High School.

Trib HSSN has you covered in Week 1

The TribLive High School Sports Network is giving football fans the best seat in the house.

Upper St. Clair quarterback Ethan Dahlem works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Upper St. Clair.

Controlling tempo key for Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park in Allegheny 6 opener

Mike Junko doesn’t make his team run gassers, suicide sprints or whatever other name the exhausting workouts are called.

High school roundup for Sept. 10, 2020: Franklin Regional golf stays undefeated

September 10, 2020

Zach Abdallah shot a 1-under 35 and Nolan Shilling an even-par 35 to help Franklin Regional improve to 5-0 with a 185-198 Section 4-AAA boys golf win Thursday at Meadowink GC. Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti was match medalist with a 2-under 34.