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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 22, 2023
August 22, 2023
High schools
New West Greene coach Beau Jackson spreading youthful enthusiasm
Beau Jackson is taking a rather philosophical approach to being the new West Greene football coach at the tender age of 26.
Monessen searches for defense to complement prolific offense
Last season, Monessen boasted one of the most prolific offenses in Class A, putting up 37.4 points per game. In their first-round playoff game, the Greyhounds hung 42 on higher-seeded Fort Cherry.
Mapletown preparing to defend conference crown
The Mapletown Maples are looking to feed off the mojo from a memorable 2022 season.
Jefferson-Morgan hoping to build on last year’s successes, take a big step in 2023
“Playoff season, baby!”
Returning coach brings dose of intensity to Carmichaels program
In 2019, Ryan Krull was seized with a “gut feeling” to step away from coaching football and left a program that had four winning seasons in seven years while he was there.
Numbers up, optimism growing for seasoned Beth-Center team
Coach Anthony Ruscitto has been doing this a long time.
Countdown to kickoff: More than 2 dozen new coaches prowling WPIAL sidelines
They are new faces in new places supplying new hopes and golden dreams.
2023 Trib HSSN preseason Pennsylvania high school football rankings
The curtain rises on a new high school football season across Pennsylvania this weekend as Week Zero kicks off another year of Friday and Saturday scholastic gridiron action across the Keystone State.
QB Cecere has Riverview football team ready for breakthrough
Rocco Cecere spent his freshman and sophomore seasons as a backup quarterback in the Riverview offense.
Senior Metcalfe set to lead Penn-Trafford football team
It seems like every year Penn-Trafford has a senior football player step up to make a name for himself.
PIAA upholds 1-year suspension for Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke
The PIAA sided with the WPIAL on Tuesday and upheld the one-year suspension of Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke.
Katie Jo Stobert named Highlands’ new athletic director
Katie Jo Stobert officially was hired Monday night as Highlands’ next athletic director.
2023 WPIAL girls soccer preview: Rankings, contenders, players to watch
WPIAL girls soccer preview
2023 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the linebackers
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top linebackers for the 2023 season.
Countdown to kickoff: Rule change for 2023 alters how penalties are marked off
August 21, 2023
As with any new high school football season, there are plenty of changes with players, coaches and and even rules.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2023
High schools
Union looks to ride wave of championship momentum to another strong season
Union senior quarterback Braylon Thomas doesn’t want to see the party end after the seismic wave of momentum that overtook the football team last season.
Summit Academy eyes improvement in Big 7 Conference
Summit Academy’s football team took its share of lumps last season, but there were plenty of learning moments for the players and coaches.
