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High school notebook: Derry football coaches bridging the age gap
August 17, 2021
Football teams are learning how to read gaps at camp this week so they can open running lanes this season.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the quarterbacks
Starting today, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top quarterbacks for the 2021 season.
Blue-chip QB boosts West Allegheny’s hopes
As September became October last season, West Allegheny was 3-1 and in good shape to earn one of eight Class 5A football playoff spots.
Like rivals, Upper St. Clair turns to new nucleus
Upper St. Clair’s conference was among the WPIAL’s deepest in recent years with senior-heavy rosters full of experience becoming the norm in the South Hills.
South Fayette working toward Class 5A breakthrough
In the 2002 WPIAL football season, South Fayette moved up from Class A to AA, finished 4-5 and missed the playoffs.
Peters Township seniors hungry for bigger roles
When Peters Township snaps the football on opening night, returning center Anthony Brunette will be the lineman over the ball.
Moon plans to follow championship formula
When Moon won a conference championship two seasons ago, its formula for success was controlling the line of scrimmage, running the ball effectively and winning the time-of-possession battle.
Bethel Park aims to rebound from rare winless season
Bethel Park has been a perennial WPIAL playoff contender on the gridiron.
As football practice kicks off across A-K Valley, Leechburg begins quest to end playoff drought
August 16, 2021
Leechburg head coach Randy Walters woke up early Monday morning, got his coffee and was at the practice field by 7:30 to make sure everything was ready for the first workout session of preseason camp at 9.
Now recovered from broken leg, Deer Lakes’ Scarantine ready to make impact
As if Deer Lakes didn’t have enough challenges last season fielding an inexperienced team around the stops and starts related to the covid-19 pandemic.
Greensburg Central Catholic hits road for football camp
While high school football teams going away for training camp seems like a forgotten tradition, a lost art even, one local program hit the road and rekindled the custom for the first week of preseason workouts.
With college decision made, Billy McChesney expects big season for Greensburg Salem
Billy McChesney had his choice of sports to play in college, either football or wrestling.
WPIAL’s top girls soccer players make Moe Rosensteel award watch list
The Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year Award recognizes the best WPIAL girls soccer player “whose play, leadership and passion for the game emulates that of the award’s namesake.”
Trib HSSN launches Standout, a social media platform to highlight high school athletes
Let hype season begin!
Deeper, stronger Yough looking to build win total
There is a buzz on Cougar Mountain these days.
Promising offense holds key for South Park
The 2020 football regular season for South Park came down to basic fundamentals on offense.
Southmoreland craves return to playoffs
Enjoying his team’s demeanor more by the day, coach Dave Keefer watches the Southmoreland football team get ready for a voluntary workout on a warm summer evening at Russ Grimm Field.
Winning season ramps up excitement at South Allegheny
Interest in football returned to a high level last season at South Allegheny, and with it the Gladiators are intent on keeping the good times rolling.
‘Nice nucleus’ poised to keep Mt. Pleasant in playoff hunt
Graduation takes impact players from every high school football program, and Mt. Pleasant is no different.
New coach eager to turn around Brownsville’s program
Others have tried. Now, it’s Brian Gates’ turn.
