Sports
After trimming offensive playbook, Freedom looks to improve
August 17, 2024
Ron Balog’s whirlwind beginning as head football coach at Freedom last year opened with the most important task when starting fresh in a new locale.
Ellwood City looks to build on first .500 season in more than a decade
It was a hard, long road for the Ellwood City football program the past decade and change, but for the first time since 2011, the Wolverines posted a record of .500 or better and made the playoffs last year.
After offseason of change, defending WPIAL champ Beaver Falls looks to contend again
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 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 2024 season.
With QB Jaivin Peel back in fold, Western Beaver looks to take next steps
On Aug. 12, the outlook for the Western Beaver football team this season changed via events that took place not on a practice field in Chippewa but in an office building in Scott Township.
Union to face new challenge with bump up to Class 2A
In an effort to cut down on travel time and promote natural rivalries, Union made the decision to voluntarily bump up to Class 2A this season.
Riverside searching for stability under 3rd coach in 3 years
Nerve-wracking.
New Brighton hopes new mindset will bring 1st win in 2 years
The New Brighton Lions are entering a new era of football and would love to distance themselves from the last two years, where they won zero games.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 16, 2024
August 16, 2024
High schools
Countdown to kickoff: Only a handful of teams still play Saturday games
There was a time when Saturday afternoon marked a busy end to a high school football weekend.
Senior leaders out to turn things around for Ligonier Valley
The 2023 football season didn’t go well for Ligonier Valley.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Hempfield looking for new coach
Hempfield is in the process of interviewing for a new wrestling coach.
Kucic, Kiski Area football ready to prove doubters wrong
Landon Kucic acquired a unique nickname early in his tackle football career.
With co-op boosting roster numbers, optimism abounds at OLSH
Donnie Militzer wanted to be proactive following a nightmarish 2023 season. Toward the end of the season, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s football program was only dressing 17 or 18 players. Militzer went to athletic director Mike McDonald in the offseason with a request.
Ligonier Valley looks to rebound after rare losing season
A 2-8 season didn’t sit well with the Ligonier Valley football team and coach Roger Beitel in 2023.
Apollo-Ridge aims to rebound in new-look Allegheny Conference
Senior Ryan Lydon said he and his Apollo-Ridge teammates have a chip on their shoulder to get back on track this season and challenge for a spot in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs.
Class 2A contender Steel Valley building around Donald Barksdale
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. 23.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the tight ends
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top tight ends for the 2024 season.
South Park to ride running game against new opponents in Class 2A
Every football team, no matter what level, counts on the strength of the team to be the focal point.
South Allegheny looks to make impact in Class 2A with veteran lineup
Brian Hanson enters his second season at South Allegheny, eager to see improvement.
