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Bishop Canevin’s Jason Cross plays against Union in the WPIAL Class A championship game on Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.

2023 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the safeties

August 24, 2023

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 schools

Moe 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.

Western Beaver’s Tyson Florence catches a pass Aug. 10 in Industry.

Countdown to kickoff: Handful of WPIAL teams still playing Saturday home games

With the onslaught of high school stadium renovations over the last two decades, the number of WPIAL schools that play their home games on Saturday afternoons because they have no lights at their facility has shrunk to only three.

OLSH’s Vann Kavals throws during the Willie Thrower quarterback camp May 13 at Valley High School.

Deep senior class ready to lead the charge for OLSH

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s Brazell twins have been collecting motivation over the past couple of seasons.

Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Fort Cherry.

With star QB returning for sophomore season, Fort Cherry looks to keep climbing

Ever since suffering through a winless season four years ago, Fort Cherry has been on an upward trajectory.

Cornell’s Julian Cordice makes a video on picture day on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Cornell.

Cornell turns the page after last season’s close call

In the past two season finales, the Cornell Raiders fell short a yard or two short in matchups against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Last year’s 27-26 loss kept the Raiders from advancing to the WPIAL Class A playoffs.

Chartiers Houston lineman Jack Heiser works out during practice on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Chartiers.

Chartiers-Houston hopes to turn hours in weight room into wins on field

Chartiers-Houston lineman Jack Heiser knows the Buccaneers are equipped to keep moving forward this season. Up and down the roster, Chartiers-Houston has been building strength to push forward.

Carlynton’s Jadin McKnight goes through drills during a practice last season.

Carlynton hoping for turnaround season under new coach

The Class A Black Hills Conference wasn’t a friendly environment for Carlynton last season.

Burgettstown head coach Mark Druga works with his team during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Burgettstown.

It’s back to the future for Burgettstown, coach Mark Druga

Burgettstown has a new head coach, but he’s no stranger to the Blue Devils sideline.

Bishop Canevin’s Kole Olszewski throws during the Willie Thrower quarterback camp May 13 at Valley High School.

Bishop Canevin gets back to basics in quest to return to top of WPIAL Class A heap

Bishop Canevin coach Rich Johnson believes his team will be boring at times this season, and he’s excited to see it.

Avella’s Cole Jaworowski works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in Avella.

Strong offseason breeds optimism at Avella despite small roster

Avella carries one of the smallest rosters in WPIAL football. The Eagles’ personnel can change greatly year by year due to the small numbers, but the Eagles always come motivated despite those challenges.