Sports
New Shady Side Academy coach favors grit over glamour
August 15, 2025
Spending time on campus during the first few weeks of football camp has given Shady Side Academy football coach Andrew Geisler the feeling he is where he needs to be. The former Bulldogs captain was hired in January to take over the program after a tumultuous season last year.
With interest in program up, OLSH ‘would like to surprise people’
The fruits of bringing together three programs in a co-op have brought Our Lady of the Sacred Heart football coach Donnie Militzer what he was looking for.
Ligonier Valley looks to move on from consecutive losing seasons
Ligonier Valley football coach Roger Beitel had not endured consecutive losing campaigns before last season.
Apollo-Ridge aims to bounce back after 1-win season
Apollo-Ridge took its lumps in and out of Allegheny Conference play last year.
Steel Valley gears up for championship run to close out Barksdale era
Since 2021, when Donald was a freshman, there’s always been a Barksdale in the backfield for the Steel Valley football team.
After dream season, South Park ready to see next generation take over
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.
South Allegheny driven to reach new heights as turnaround continues
South Allegheny reached the playoffs for the first time since 2021 last season, finishing 9-3 for its first winning season since 2020.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 14, 2025
August 14, 2025
High schools
Neal Shipley celebrates Tour card with 63 on Korn Ferry Tour
Neal Shipley was surprised to learn that he earned his PGA Tour card on the Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday.
Longtime WPIAL head coach Sam Albert happy to help as assistant at Pine-Richland
When Sam Albert stepped down at Kiski Area shortly after the 2024 season and ended a three-decade run as a head coach at stops that included Valley, Butler, Freeport and Highlands, he said he had plans to serve as an assistant somewhere.
After track success, senior jumps at chance to lead Highlands back to playoffs
Jahmar Wright bridged the gap between the majority of his junior season and the lead-up to his senior year with strong performances at the WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A track and field championships in May.
Countdown to Kickoff ’25: 26 WPIAL teams have new coaches this fall
The WPIAL football coaching pendulum continues to swing between a lot of offseason changes and not as many new sideline generals.
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River.
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the offensive line
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top offensive linemen for the 2025 season.
Greensburg C.C. seeking new basketball coach after Christian Hyland resigns
Christian Hyland is stepping down as boys basketball coach at Greensburg Central Catholic after six successful seasons.
As game grows on him, Latrobe senior becomes top lineman
Football wasn’t for Lucas Kolenc in the beginning.
Greensburg Salem seeking another run to playoffs
For one of the WPIAL’s all-time winningest programs, Greensburg Salem has seen more than enough losing in recent years.
Strong junior class driving Derry’s hopes for a successful season
Despite that five-game skid, Mike Arone is not deterred. Forget the season-ending implosion, Derry’s fourth-year coach insists.
Despite young roster, Yough aims to continue progressing
Ben Hoffer feels his team is set to take a step forward as he begins his fourth season as Yough’s football coach.
Coaching change, player movement do not deter Southmoreland from playoff goal
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. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Elizabeth Forward preview will be published later this month.
