Tag: Mars

Players from Mars and Montour head to midfield for the coin toss before their game Sept. 19, 2025, at Montour.
Yocum rushes for 3 TDs, more than 300 yards as Mars holds off Montour
September 19, 2025
Behind a masterful performance from senior tailback Ayden Yocum and a defense that stood tall when it needed to, No. 4 Mars (4-1) took a 2024 Class 4A quarterfinals rematch at Montour High School by a final of 29-21 over Montour (3-2).

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Mars’ Ayden Yocum talks with head coach Eric Kasperowicz during their game against Aliquippa on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Adams.
5 things to watch in Week 4 of high school football
The website MaxPreps.com predicted McKeesport would not only win a WPIAL title this year but also add a state championship.

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Upper St. Clair’s Nico D’Orazio works out during a preseason practice.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4
September 18, 2025
Welcome to Week 4 of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season and another Friday night of warm weather at kickoff.

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Aliquippa’s JJ Work (6) and Justus Starks lead the Quips onto the field before their game against Mars on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Adams.
‘Hungry’ JJ Work leads Aliquippa to 4th-quarter rally over Mars
September 13, 2025
JJ Work felt like he’d already let his teammates down once, so the Aliquippa running back was determined not to let that happen again.

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Mars’ Ayden Yocum intercepts a pass during practice on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at the Mars Athletic Complex.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Sept. 1, 2025
September 1, 2025
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Mars Fightin’ Planets

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McKeesport’s Kemon Spell runs against Thomas Jefferson on Sept. 6, 2024.
WPIAL Class 4A preview: Star-studded McKeesport among contenders to Thomas Jefferson’s throne
August 17, 2025
Thomas Jefferson found itself in familiar territory last year.

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Mars’ Adam Budzilek works out with the linemen during practice on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at the Mars Athletic Complex.
Mars looking to take next step behind experienced offensive line
August 10, 2025
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 McKeesport preview will be published later this month.

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Some of the WPIAL’s winningest high school football coaches got together before the 2025 season at Grandview Golf Club to honor Bill Priatko (front, center), the host of the event. Also in attendance was former Steeler Brett Keisel. Those in attendance included, in front, from left, George Novak, Keisel, Priatko, Tom Nola, Mark Lyons and Jim Render; and in back, former Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, Bill Cherpak, Pat Monroe, Eric Kasperowicz, Tim O’Malley and Mike Zmijanac.
Former Steeler Brett Keisel shares wisdom with legendary WPIAL coaches
August 8, 2025
Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel played 13 years for the black and gold. A 46, he still looks like he could hold down that position.

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Mars’ Gahe Hein celebrates a tackle during practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Adams.
Mars receiver Gabe Hein commits to Sacred Heart
June 18, 2025
Mars rising senior Gabe Hein announced a verbal commitment to Sacred Heart on Wednesday morning via his X account.

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Allentown Central Catholic fends off Mars in PIAA boys lacrosse quarterfinals
June 7, 2025
MECHANICSBURG — As Allentown Central Catholic started to pull away in Saturday’s PIAA Class 2A boys lacrosse quarterfinal matchup, the Mars Fightin’ Planets maintained hope.

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