Sports
Derry looking for continued success in move to Class 3A
August 15, 2024
It was a huge leap for the Derry football team in 2023.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the wide receivers
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top wide receivers for the 2024 season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 14, 2024
August 14, 2024
High schools
Countdown to Kickoff: WPIAL football teams set for Saturday scrimmages
Training camps officially began Monday for all 127 WPIAL, City League and independent teams. The week concludes for all with a scrimmage.
Norwin honors soccer stars in hall of fame Class of 2024
The 2024 Norwin Athletic Hall of Fame class shines a light on the school’s propensity for producing soccer talent.
New crop of starters motivated to keep Plum boys soccer among WPIAL elite
The Plum boys soccer team enjoyed another strong regular season last fall in what has become a string of such successes the past half decade.
Senior LB Sean Selinger ready to step up, get Freeport back to playoffs
Sean Selinger is a lead-by-example type, which is a trait that runs in the family.
Senior tackle Nick Stuchell brings throwback toughness to Jeannette football
It’s not hard to pinpoint the emotional leader of the Jeannette football team.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top running backs for the 2024 season.
Valley looking to stack more wins in year 2 under coach Mark Adams
In Year 2 under coach Mark Adams, the Valley football program is ready to show progress.
Imani Christian looks to keep momentum going after 8-win season
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.
With drop to Class 3A, Highlands prepares for playoff push
A change in classification can serve as a reset for a football program. With Highlands moving from Class 4A to 3A, the team can reignite rivalries in the A-K Valley.
Freeport aims to rebound after missing out on postseason
A young Freeport football team took its lumps last year in a season that ended with a 3-7 record and a rare playoff miss.
New East Allegheny coach carries on family tradition
East Allegheny football is a family affair for Frank Cortazzo.
Deer Lakes turns the page after historic 2023 season
Deer Lakes made program history last year with its first playoff victory.
Burrell’s roster deep but young in quest for 4th straight playoff bid
In coach Shawn Liotta’s first season at Burrell in 2018, he had 18 players come out for the team.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
High schools
Countdown to kickoff: Changes made to WPIAL football playoff format
This is the first year of a new two-year cycle for scheduling, conference alignment and playoff formats in all high school sports in the WPIAL and PIAA.
After answering call to arms, Hempfield senior develops into difference maker
Football found Owen Buchholz. It wasn’t the other way around like most high school players.
Offensive line could be key to ending losing streak for Fox Chapel
The fourth quarter isn’t going to be the time when the Fox Chapel offensive line folds up its tent. The Foxes have spent most of the offseason building their physical capability to push the pace with their opponents.
