Sports
Ambridge focusing on finishing after more competitive season
August 9, 2025
Through the first month of the 2024 football season, Ambridge looked like it could be in for a special, breakthrough year.
Aliquippa in unfamiliar position of flying under the radar
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 22.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 8, 2025
August 8, 2025
High schools
Derry appreciates importance of offensive line play
Quarterback Anthony Sacco, meet two-way tackle Aiden Piper.
Leechburg girls coach inherits young squad, sees hope
Rich Marshall has experienced opportunities at every level during his basketball coaching career.
Seton LaSalle QB Anthony Smith remains ineligible after PIAA upholds WPIAL decision
Seton LaSalle transfer Anthony Smith, an up-and-coming quarterback with multiple college offers, remains ineligible for his sophomore season after the PIAA denied his appeal Friday.
Former Steeler Brett Keisel shares wisdom with legendary WPIAL coaches
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel played 13 years for the black and gold. A 46, he still looks like he could hold down that position.
‘This is home’: Rob Niederberger set to lead North Allegheny boys basketball team
Rob Niederberger took last season off coaching varsity basketball. During that time, the newly-minted North Allegheny boys basketball coach did color commentary on games for the TribLive High School Sports Network and went to help a few teams work on things in practice.
After winless season, Baldwin going back to basics
It has been a return to fundamentals for Baldwin, the only team in Class 5A to go winless last season.
Bethel Park sets goal to remain among Class 5A elite year in, year out
Only the strongest football programs can graduate a big, talented senior class one year and keep winning the next — a short list that Bethel Park wants to join.
Peters Township revamps offense in search of another trip to WPIAL finals
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 22.
Despite graduation losses, count out Upper St. Clair at your own risk
Yes, Upper St. Clair graduated some all-conference athletes who were stalwarts for the Panthers, multi-year starters now playing college football.
With big-time QB returning, South Fayette ready to tackle Class 5A challenges
Watch out for the little guy.
With experience at skill positions, Moon ready for another run in rugged Allegheny Six
In eight previous seasons as coach at Moon, Ryan Linn has seen his teams make a habit of flirting with greatness in the highly respected Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 7, 2025
High schools
Self-described ‘Yough guy’ takes over school’s boys basketball program
August 7, 2025
As Yough football’s defensive coordinator, Devin Owens knows his way around Cougar Mountain.
Mt. Pleasant soccer star changes college plans, picks Robert Morris
Her first shot at the recruiting game hit the post. The second one, however, she slotted home.
Camp countdown: QB Curtis Wade hopes to show leadership skills for Belle Vernon
When the Belle Vernon football team did its offseason conditioning work, leading the way in most sprints was senior quarterback Curtis Wade.
Norwin punter snags 1st Division I offer
Norwin punter Evan Pfeifer has his first NCAA Division I football opportunity.
Penn-Trafford out to challenge for Big East Conference title
During his 15 seasons as Penn-Trafford’s football coach, John Ruane has been known to run plays to make his opponents prepare for anything, whether it be trick plays, fake punts or onside kicks.
