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Fox Chapel goalkeeper Brady Matthews celebrates after making a last-second save against Seneca Valley last season.

Trib HSSN 2025 WPIAL boys soccer preview: Graduation leaves Class 4A, 3A fields wide open

August 19, 2025

WPIAL boys soccer preview

Avella coach Ryan Cecchini

Avella embraces underdog identity, hunts for playoff spot

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 Aug. 22. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Bentworth and California previews will be published later this week.

West Greene head coach Beau Jackson.

Expect a whole new look on offense for West Greene this season

From Ben Jackson to Colin Brady, West Greene has relied on a workhorse runner to power its offense in recent seasons.

Mapletown head coach George Messich watches practice.

Mapletown working to eliminate errors, improve record

Mapletown coach George Messich has a straightforward solution for bouncing back from last season’s 1-9 record.

Jefferson-Morgan head coach Shane Ziats watches practice.

Jefferson-Morgan putting pieces together for more Tri-County South success

Jefferson-Morgan skyrocketed into the playoffs in 2023, ending an 11-year playoff drought. The Rockets built on that in 2024, completing a 10-0 season and the Tri-County South Conference before a first-round loss to South Side.

Carmichaels coach Ryan Krull

Carmichaels counting on stacked reps leading to stacked wins

Carmichaels coach Ryan Krull has long since thrown his crystal ball to the ground, shattering it into pieces.

Despite young team, Beth-Center hungry to add to winning culture

Beth-Center reached the playoffs 16 consecutive years from 2003-2018. With an all-time winning percentage of .580 in 657 games and a WPIAL title in 1975, winning has been a standard for the Bulldogs since 1958.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 18, 2025

High schools

Bethel Park’s Charlie Simmons (left) works out with Jovian Smith during practice Aug. 6.

This week on Trib HSSN for the week of Aug. 18, 2025

August 18, 2025

Let the games begin! We kick off a new scholastic sports season with the start of high school football 2025 this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Wide receiver Khalil Taylor transferred from Seton LaSalle to Pine-Richland in July.

Penn State-bound wideout Khalil Taylor eligible for regular season at Pine-Richland, not playoffs

Nationally ranked wide receiver Khalil Taylor will be catching passes for Pine-Richland this fall, but the recent transfer can’t help the Rams win a WPIAL or PIAA football title.

Plum running back coach Deji Karim conducts handoff reps with his players including CJ Hart, front, during practice Aug. 4.

EJ and CJ: Running back duo looks to carry on Plum tradition in ground game

Over the last several years, Plum has had the running back position locked down.

Imani Christian Academy’s Gabriel Jenkins (1) soars out of bounds after a big gain on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at UPMC Graham Field.

Imani Christian 4-star DB Gabe Jenkins commits to Penn State

Penn State already had a commitment from one talented Imani Christian defensive back, and now the Nittany Lions have another.

Norwin senior lineman Lucas Altier.

Soft spoken with a mean streak, Lucas Altier anchors massive Norwin offensive line

Lucas Altier’s goals for his senior season are larger than he is.

Southmoreland quarterback Anthony Smith (13) throws a pass as Jimmy Carson (53) blocks on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Southmoreland.

Ineligible Seton LaSalle QB Anthony Smith won’t seek injunction against PIAA to play, attorney says

Ineligible sophomore quarterback Anthony Smith, whose transfer to Seton LaSalle led to a lawsuit against the PIAA, won’t play football for the Rebels this season and may enroll elsewhere, said an attorney representing Smith and his family.

Imani Christian Academy’s Gabriel Jenkins (left) is chased down by Highlands’ Darius Cherry (center) and Jahmar Wright (right) after a long run on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at UPMC Graham Field.

2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks

TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top cornerbacks for the 2025 season.

Jeannette’s Jayce Powell with a catch during the during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.

Jeannette seeks return to ‘favorite’ role

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 Aug. 22. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Frazier preview will be published later this week.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s James Botti with a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.

Greensburg Central Catholic offense shows big-play potential

With Samir Crosby eyeing a possible move to receiver and Jerry Davis lined up wide opposite him, Greensburg Central Catholic could have big-play ability downfield.

Clairton QB Jeff Thompson plays against Bishop Canevin during a WPIAL Class A semifinal last season.

Clairton ready to hit new gear, return to top of WPIAL mountain

Clairton senior quarterback Jeffrey Thompson wants to carve out his own space in the football program’s long record book. He thought last season was going to be the moment when the Bears climbed back on top of the WPIAL mountain.

Brentwood quarterback Cedric Davis.

Large crew of returning starters offer optimism at Brentwood

Brentwood returned to the WPIAL Class A playoffs last season via a fifth-place Eastern Conference finish.

Springdale’s Corey Brooks takes part in a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Summit Academy on July 25, 2025, at Springdale.

After winless campaign, Springdale hoping to get stronger, more physical

As Springdale wrapped up a recent football practice, each player shook hands with the entire coaching staff, a sign of respect encouraged throughout the program.

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