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Westinghouse’s Malik Harris (7) talks with quarterback Keyshawn Morsillo during practice on Aug. 24, 2021, in Homewood.

2021 City League preview: Westinghouse chasing 3-peat but elite talent is everywhere

August 26, 2021

Some of the top football prospects in Western Pa. will display their talents on the Cupples Stadium turf this season, and plenty of eyes will be on the City League.

Central Valley lineman Sean Fitzsimmons works out with his linemates during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Center.

2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive line

August 22, 2021

TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top defensive linemen for the 2021 season.

Perry’s Tyreese Fearbry is a Division I recruit.

Perry defensive end Tyreese Fearbry commits to Penn State

July 4, 2021

Penn State landed the top-ranked player from among this season’s WPIAL and City League seniors Sunday when four-star defensive end Tyreese Fearbry of Perry Traditional Academy announced he will enroll in 2022.

Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team: Tyreese Fearbry, Perry

July 2, 2021

The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

Obama Academy boys basketball halts activities after positive covid-19 test

February 16, 2021

The Obama Academy boys basketball team must shut down activities for 14 days after a player tested positive for covid-19, Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Tuesday.

Obama Academy’s Sayon Bennett celebrates after scoring during the fourth quarter of a PIAA Class 5A first round playoff game against Penn Hills Friday, Mar. 6, 2020, at Brashear High School.

‘Sigh of relief’ as City League basketball teams ready for delayed season openers

February 7, 2021

Snow days are sometimes enjoyable but not when you’re a high school basketball player who has waited weeks for a game, and then winter weather extends that wait a few days longer.

Central Valley’s Sean FitzSimmons (50) tackles Wyomissing Area’s Amory Thompson for a loss during the second quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Western Pa.’s top 10 football prospects for the Class of 2022

February 3, 2021

The WPIAL and Pittsburgh City League saw almost a dozen football recruits from their 2021 class sign with Power 5 schools this winter. The ‘22 class will need some help in the coming months to match that number.

Obama Academy head coach Devas Simmons fires up his team during a PIAA Class 5A first round playoff game against Penn Hills Friday, March 6, 2020, at Brashear High School.

Pittsburgh City League winter sports will start Jan. 25

January 11, 2021

City League sports teams can begin their winter seasons Jan. 25, two days before Pittsburgh Public Schools students are expected to resume in-person classes.