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Latrobe senior football player Lucas Kolenc.

As game grows on him, Latrobe senior becomes top lineman

August 14, 2025

Football wasn’t for Lucas Kolenc in the beginning.

Greensburg Salem quarterback Brody Chismar throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.

Greensburg Salem seeking another run to playoffs

For one of the WPIAL’s all-time winningest programs, Greensburg Salem has seen more than enough losing in recent years.

Derry’s Anthony Frank during practice Aug. 5, 2025 at Derry Area High School.

Strong junior class driving Derry’s hopes for a successful season

Despite that five-game skid, Mike Arone is not deterred. Forget the season-ending implosion, Derry’s fourth-year coach insists.

Yough’s Ryan Sarver with a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.

Despite young roster, Yough aims to continue progressing

Ben Hoffer feels his team is set to take a step forward as he begins his fourth season as Yough’s football coach.

Southmoreland head football coach Dustin Shoaf looks on as quarterback Dawson Wolfe throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.

Coaching change, player movement do not deter Southmoreland from playoff goal

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 Elizabeth Forward preview will be published later this month.

Mt. Pleasant’s Lukas Gonzales run after a catch during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17, 2025, at Hempfield Area High School.

Expanded roster bolsters Mt. Pleasant’s chances in Interstate Conference

Things are looking up for Mt. Pleasant football coach Jason Fazekas and his program.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 13, 2025

August 13, 2025

High schools

Avonworth coach Duke Joncour celebrates with his team after defeating Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Nov. 23, 2024, at Acrisure Stadium.

Countdown to Kickoff ’25: Innovative playoff format enters 2nd season

This will be the second season of the innovative WPIAL football playoff format.

Jeannette’s Jayce Powell pulls away from GCC’s Luke Semelka for a touchdown during a second-round WPIAL Class A playoff game Nov. 8, 2024 at Norwin.

After breakout season, Jeannette receiver Jayce Powell ready for encore

Jayce Powell has been stealing scenes in Jeannette football games since he broke into the starting lineup as a freshman.

Drew Ross works in practice Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2025 at Freeport Area Athletic Stadium.

2-way playmaker Drew Ross leading the charge for confident Freeport

Drew Ross is comfortable sitting in the pocket, surveying the field and delivering a strike to any one of several receiving targets in Freeport’s passing game.

Seneca Valley’s Adam Gehm catches a pass during preseason practice last year.

2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the tight ends

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

Valley quarterback Brendon Knuckles throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 tournament July 17 at Hempfield.

Valley confident in ability to improve this season, build program

Valley coach Mark Adams would be the first to agree that the Vikings had a disappointing 2024 season. Valley was winless, with its closest loss being a crushing 38-35 defeat to Riverview in its second game.

Imani Christian Academy’s Gabriel Jenkins (1) searches for room to run against Highlands last season.

Imani Christian vows to again contend for championships

When asked about his team’s goals for the season, Imani Christian coach LaRoi Johnson said the team wants to win a state championship.

Highlands quarterback Jamarkus Prager throws during 7-on-7 play in July at Fox Chapel.

Highlands working to adapt offense, keep playoff streak going

Highlands was one quarter away from a trip to last year’s WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.

Freeport quarterback Drew Ross throws 7-on-7 play in July at Fox Chapel.

Coming off playoff berth, strong offseason, Freeport building momentum

The Freeport football team returned to form in 2024.

East Allegheny quarterback Cedric Mack throws during the Willie Thrower quarterbacks camp in June at Valley High School.

East Allegheny focused on erasing 1-9 memory

East Allegheny wishes it could forget that awful record, but the returning players and coaches won’t. Besides, they really can’t.

Deer Lakes running back Roman Smith bursts into the open field during practice Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, at Deer Lakes High School.

Veteran players committed to keeping winning culture growing at Deer Lakes

The Deer Lakes football program has forged a culture of winning the past couple of years, which has resulted in trips to the WPIAL playoffs and a great deal of excitement among many in the Lancers athletic community.