Sports
Charleroi hopes to benefit from experience in Ty Aeschbacher’s 2nd season at helm
August 22, 2024
After fighting hard but failing to win a game last season, the Charleroi football program will enter Year 2 of head coach Ty Aeschbacher at the helm with more experience and continuity that they’re hoping will translate to success.
Expectations high for talent-laden Elizabeth Forward
You’ll have to excuse Elizabeth Forward head coach John DeMarco for smiling so much as he oversees practices this fall.
New set of conference opponents set to stare down vaunted McKeesport flexbone
After reaching the WPIAL championship game last season, the McKeesport Tigers are hoping for a repeat trip.
With new coach, young talent, ‘There’s a pulse at Ringgold’
Given that the Ringgold football program hasn’t won in 25 games, it goes without saying that some fresh air could be beneficial for the team, and new coach Robert “Bean” Heller is looking to be just that.
Bentworth puts focus on finishing games to contend in Tri-County South
Despite going 3-7 last year, Bentworth head coach Dave Pordash sees a lot of positives coming into the 2024 season.
Offseason growth boosts expectations for Laurel
Brian Cooper cited growth as the biggest area of improvement for his 2024 Laurel football team.
Despite changes, goals remain the same for Neshannock
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 Friday.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the specialists
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top kickers and punters for the 2024 season.
Summit Academy looks to benefit from more experienced roster
Anthony Becoate has done lots of teaching and coaching during training camp workouts the past two weeks, trying to get his Summit Academy players up to speed in time for their Week Zero matchup with Frazier.
South Side football ‘hungry’ after reaching WPIAL finals
South Side football players keep wanting to take the next step. Over the past three years, they’ve accomplished that goal.
Shenango hopes to overcome injuries to contend in Big Seven Conference
Shenango football coach Jimmy Graham cited staying healthy as a key component to competing in the rugged Class A Big Seven Conference.
With RB Antonio Laure back in fold, Rochester eyes success in Big 7 Conference
Antonio Laure is looking forward to stepping back on a football field, breaking through a wall of defenders and scampering into the end zone.
Northgate hopes bigger roster translates to more wins, elusive playoff berth
Northgate’s football roster was hovering in the mid-teens five seasons ago. The limited numbers made it a challenge to compete.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2024
High schools
Robbins, Abaray set tone for young Springdale football team
August 21, 2024
As a freshman, Noah Robbins didn’t see the field that much in varsity games.
Westmoreland boys soccer preview: Belle Vernon ready for challenge of jump to 3A
A jump in classification can be less daunting if a team has a lot coming back.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 21, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 high school football season, which kicks off for most schools across the state with Week Zero games this weekend.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week Zero
Jayden Floyd
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week Zero
Nonconference
The Birdie tells A-K Valley seniors to take a bow, or hit a Griddy, in Week Zero
At this time of year, high school football players, especially seniors, often are admonished by old folks to appreciate what they have before it’s gone.
