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Aliquippa head coach Mike Warfield talks with quarterback Marques Council Jr. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Heinz Field in Aliquippa.

5 things to watch in Week 1 of high school football

August 29, 2025

Three-time state champion Mike Warfield is back coaching Aliquippa after a one-year hiatus and ready for his first game in 20 months following a surprising decision last summer to step away.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 28, 2025

High schools

Franklin Regional and Latrobe boys soccer players gather for a pregame meeting with officials Thursday night at Panther Stadium in Murrysville.

Franklin Regional boys soccer beats Latrobe, stays perfect

August 28, 2025

Players worked together to put up a canopy on the Franklin Regional boys soccer sideline Thursday so the team could stay dry on a rainy night.

Plum junior Kent Holmes gets set to deliver a pass during a training session Aug. 27, 2025, at Plum High School

Plum boys soccer off to strong start ahead of section play

The Plum boys soccer team is known for its strong play and success at its annual season-opening kickoff tournament.

South Fayette quarterback Drew Welhorsky runs with the ball during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at South Fayette.

Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season.

Valley’s B.J. Flenory returns the opening kickoff 95 yards on Sept. 1, 2000, giving the Vikings a huge lift toward a 42-14 victory over neighboring Burrell.

Through the Years: Nothing could slow Valley running back vs. Burrell in 2000

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Yough quarterback Aidan Shaffer rolls out during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament in July.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Quarterbacks gaining ground

Some Westmoreland quarterbacks did more damage with their legs than their arms in the opening week of the football season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 27, 2025

High schools

Deer Lakes’ Collin Rodgers celebrates after scoring against Shady Side Academy on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in West Deer.

High school roundup for Aug. 28, 2025: Deer Lakes wins section showdown

Cuyler Crim had a goal and an assist to lead Deer Lakes to a 3-0 victory over Shady Side Academy (1-1, 1-1) in Section 1-2A boys soccer Thursday night.

Pine-Richland’s Mac Miller takes a hand-off from quarterback Oobi Strader during a preseason practice.

Titanic clash between Central Catholic, Pine-Richland the hottest ticket in town

Most WPIAL football teams hope Central Catholic doesn’t appear on their nonconference schedule, but Pine-Richland isn’t one of them.

Bethel Park’s Xavier Jackson heads the ball against Latrobe during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal last season.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 28, 2025: Stingy defenses square off in 3A boys soccer

August 27, 2025

When section play began in WPIAL boys soccer Tuesday, the four winners in the eight-team Section 2-3A had zero tolerance for their opponents.

Hampton’s Esme Farmakis (13) celebrates with Harper Gibbons after Gibbons scored during their game against Mars on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at Fridley Field in Hampton.

High school roundup for Aug. 27, 2025: Hampton knocks off No. 3 Mars

Esme Farmakis and Harper Gibbons scored to lead Hampton (2-1, 1-0) to a 2-1 victory over Mars (3-1, 0-1) in an early season clash of Section 1-3A girls soccer contenders Wednesday night. Mars was No. 3 in the Trib HSSN Class 3A rankings.