Sports
Summit Academy building team chemistry amid annual roster turnover
August 21, 2025
Anthony Becoate is no stranger to roster turnover entering his fourth season at Summit Academy.
South Side focused on process over results with experienced group
From 2021-23, it seemed like South Side football was on track to capture its first WPIAL title in 25 years.
Shenango looks to build in positive direction after challenging season
Aug. 27 will mark one year since the tragic passing of DJ Graham, son of Shenango football coach Jimmy Graham. Understandably, the 2024 season brought emotional challenges that impacted the team’s on-field performance.
Veteran coach Don Phillips ready to lead Rochester’s resurgence
It had been over 40 years since Don Phillips was calling plays from the sidelines for the Rochester Rams.
New coach hopes to help Northgate end playoff drought
When Mark Fratangelo first joined the Northgate football staff in 2022, the school struggled to field a team with enough players. Now, with two consecutive seasons of having 30-plus players, Fratangelo, entering his first year as head coach, and his staff have their eyes set on the WPIAL postseason.
Neshannock sets lofty goal for season: Rings rather than T-shirts
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Friday.
Laurel in position for big bounce-back after injury-riddled season
Often, injuries are setbacks for teams with high expectations. For Laurel football, though, the 2024 season became a year of growth that could pay dividends in 2025.
Architect of dominant Serra Catholic defenses returns to give Eagles a boost as head coach
From 2017-2022, the Serra Catholic defense was coached by defensive coordinator Akeeme Robinson, known by most as “Coach Keem.” His passion and devotion to player development shined as the Eagles broke a WPIAL record by forcing nine turnovers in the 2021 WPIAL Class 2A championship game, resulting in a lopsided victory.
After ending long losing streak, Ringgold ready to take next step forward
Last fall, Ringgold broke a 27-game losing streak and earned its first conference win since 2021.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
High schools
Trib 10: Check out this year’s rankings, now with twice as much power
A new high school football season brings a change to the traditional Trib 10 power rankings.
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the specialists
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top kickers and punters for the 2025 season.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week Zero
Players to watch
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week Zero
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero in the A-K Valley:
Straight talk from The Birdie as he makes his Week Zero picks in the A-K Valley
If you count the City League, independents and Kiski School, Trib HSSN produced 128 high school football team preview stories to get ready for this season.
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week Zero
Friday
Trib HSSN’s 2025 preseason WPIAL football rankings
WPIAL football rankings
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week Zero
Players to watch
Norwin, Penn-Trafford ready to battle for Route 30 bragging rights
Penn-Trafford senior middle linebacker Jamison Yurt has had Friday’s date circled since last year’s game at Norwin.
