Sports
Despite graduation losses, count out Upper St. Clair at your own risk
August 8, 2025
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.
Under new coach, Kiski Area determined to ‘get ready, be ready, stay ready’
When new Kiski Area coach Colyn Haugh sat down and looked at the team’s film from last year, he saw a team with lot of talent but lacking on details.
Armstrong football looking to establish footing in 2nd season in Class 5A
The Armstrong football team has put its focus on turning around a disappointing season behind a more experienced roster. It something different than what coach Frank Fabian has become accustomed to with his program.
Despite personnel changes, Latrobe holds bar high
Latrobe football fans know the narrative by now.
Gateway looking ahead to playoff return after rare postseason miss a year ago
Gateway coach Don Holl doesn’t like his players to dwell on the past, telling them there’s a reason why the windshield is big and the review mirror is small.
Franklin Regional rebuilds after heavy graduation losses
As Lance Getsy begins his fifth season at Franklin Regional, he is faced with a retooling job.
Hempfield, Jeannette, Penn-Trafford honoring late coach T.J Detruf with jersey number, fundraisers, decals
August 6, 2025
The number 18 — and the man who wore it — will hold significant meaning for three local football programs who are carrying on the memory of T.J. Detruf and providing support for his family.
WPIAL girls golf preview: Defending champs Peters Township, Shady Side Academy still brimming with talent
The WPIAL golf season begins Thursday. Here is a breakdown of the top teams and individuals to watch this fall.
Plethora of skill could help Pine-Richland defend WPIAL Class 5A title
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.
Depth on offensive line puts Penn Hills in position to contend in Northeast Conference
Tristan Davis took in plenty of information about how to lead and pass information to the next generation of the Penn Hills football program. The Indians’ 6-foot-2, 230-pound senior center has eagerly taken on the challenge to pass the baton.
With interim coach leading the way, North Hills looks for next step
North Hills’ promising 2024 football season came to a screeching and tumultuous finish last fall.
Fox Chapel ready to move into next tier in Class 5A
Dave Leasure knows starting sophomores typically means grim things for a football program. But the Fox Chapel coach didn’t have many options when it came to playing young players last season.
