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Westmoreland high school football notebook: Craggette gets comfortable at Southmoreland
August 24, 2023
Da’sjon Craggette looked comfortable during a few training camp drills, making plays and laughing with his new teammates at Southmoreland.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2023 Week Zero
As Billy Preston sang in his 1974 hit song Nothing from Nothing, “Nothin’ from nothin’ leaves nothin’.” That still holds true today, unless we’re talking about zero. In the case of a high school football schedule, zero means a whole lot.
High school teams go high tech: Local football programs invest in innovative tools
North Allegheny’s Art Walker has coached long enough to remember when filming practice required a bulky camcorder and tapes.
Westmoreland County girls soccer preview: Mt. Pleasant primed for more playoff success
After a WPIAL runner-up season that included a trip to the PIAA Class 2A girls soccer semifinals, Mt. Pleasant is primed for another postseason push.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes planning encore after ‘special year’
The most successful boys sports year in Deer Lakes history began with the boys soccer team’s run to its second WPIAL title in three years last fall.
Westmoreland County boys soccer preview: Trevor Kovatch back to lead young Belle Vernon
Fifteen players accounted for points, and 11 scored goals last season for Belle Vernon’s boys soccer team.
Antonio Marra looking for injury-free season at Yough
Antonio Marra’s high school football career at Yough has not gone as planned.
Valley playmaker Darnell Coaston grows into leadership role
Darnell Coaston proudly wears blue and white Penn State receiver gloves during Valley football practices.
Through the years: Kiski Area opened Richard J. Dilts Stadium with victory
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
With less star power, more balance, Serra Catholic in position to contend again
Two seasons removed from winning a WPIAL championship, Serra Catholic will be leaning on its returning experience and strong line play to once again soar to those heights.
Ringgold hoping to kick-start rebuilding process
Sometimes when a team falls on hard times and is at the bottom of the standings, the only way to look is up.
Next generation of playmakers ready to take over at McKeesport
Every year, McKeesport heads into a new campaign with the goal of winning a conference title and having success in the WPIAL playoffs.
Elizabeth Forward out to maintain high standards after coaching change
While there’s a new leader at the helm of the Elizabeth Forward football program, expectations aren’t going to change for the Warriors.
With young roster, Charleroi sets goal to be competitive in every game
Playing under its third coach in as many years, Charleroi is hoping to move in a more positive direction after collecting just two wins in each of the last two seasons.
With full complement of starters back, new Bentworth coach looks to build brand
First-year coach David Pordash knows the rebuild at Bentworth is going to be a long process, but the former Bearcat is excited for the task at hand this fall.
After solid season, California working to reach next level
Veteran coach Ed Woods knows the makeup of a successful team and what a winner looks like at the high school level.
2023 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top safeties for the 2023 season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 23, 2023
August 23, 2023
High schoolsMoe Rosensteel Award watch list for WPIAL’s top girls soccer player announced
The 2023 Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year watch list is here, just a few days before the start of the high school season.
