Football

Montour quarterback Trey Hopper scrambles to pass against Central Valley on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Robinson.

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Sept. 15, 2024

September 15, 2024

Trib HSSN football player of the week – Trey Hopper

Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel throws a pass during a preseason practice.

High school roundup for Sept. 14, 2024: Jaivin Peel pilots Western Beaver past Beaver Falls

September 14, 2024

Jaivin Peel threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown to lead Western Beaver to a 49-6 victory over Beaver Falls (0-4, 0-1) in Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference football Saturday afternoon.

Franklin Regional’s Austin Kerns knocks the ball from the hands of Latrobe’s Alex Tatsch on Friday.

5 things we learned in high school football Week 3: Rare low-scoring tilts draw attention

Don’t call for maintenance.

Plum’s Darian Nelson (right), shown against Franklin Regional, helped the Mustangs to their first win of the season Friday.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Plum finally gets in win column

Last year, Shaler spoiled Plum’s 2-0 start by handing the Mustangs a 28-14 nonconference loss in Week 2.

Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant fights for extra yards against Freeport’s Drew Ross (11) on Friday.

WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 15, 2024

Class 6A

Franklin Regional notebook: Devola brothers team up for Panthers

Franklin Regional senior lineman Andrew Devola experienced a special moment with his two brothers in the second game of the football season at Hempfield.

Pine-Richland’s Jalen Neals celebrates as he scores the Rams’ first touchdown against North Hills on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Pine.

Missing its top 3 running backs, Pine-Richland fends off North Hills in Northeast opener

The Pine-Richland roster lists Jalen Neals as a wide receiver, but the versatile junior had a hint that his coaches were planning a position change.

Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council Jr. throws a pass on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at Heinz Field in Chippewa.

High school football roundup for Sept. 13, 2024: Sa’Nir Brooks helps carry No. 1 Aliquippa past No. 5 Mars

Sa’Nir Brooks ran for three touchdowns and Class 4A top-ranked Aliquippa took control in the second half to earn a 49-17 victory over No. 5 Mars (1-3) in a nonconference football game Friday night at Heinz Field.

Captains for West Allegheny and Moon meet at midfield before their game Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

Moon rallies for nonconference win vs. West Allegheny

Moon roared early and often in the second half Friday night, scoring 26 unanswered points on way to a 32-24 comeback win against West Allegheny at William “Rip” Scherer Field at Moon Tiger Stadium.

Monessen’s TyVaughn Kershaw scores against Serra Catholic on Friday.

Behind TyVaughn Kershaw, Monessen grinds out conference win over Serra Catholic

September 13, 2024

In a tightly contested matchup Friday night, Monessen found a way to come from behind and edge Serra Catholic, 20-14, in the Black Hills Conference opener for both teams. Monessen improved to 4-0 overall.

McKeesport’s Anthony Cromerdie breaks away from the Belle Vernon defense on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

McKeesport dominates Belle Vernon for 1st win of season

McKeesport’s football team had a big opportunity Friday night in its meeting with Belle Vernon.

Penn-Trafford’s band plays all the songs for each branch of the military prior to the game against Woodland Hills on Salute to Service and First Responders night Friday.

Woodland Hills wins conference opener vs. Penn-Trafford

Mistakes and bad penalties. Those are what did Penn-Trafford in early, and it was never able to crawl back to within striking distance against Woodland Hills in the first game of Big East Conference play Friday.

Players from Montour take the field before their game against Knoch on Sept. 13, 2024, at Montour.

Big plays in passing game carry Montour past Knoch

Montour used its explosive offense to defeat Knoch, 44-14, in a nonconference game Friday at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium.

Gateway prepares to run a play against the Kiski Area defense Friday.

Gateway overcomes injuries to defeat Kiski Area

Gateway came into the start of Big East Conference play a bit banged up. That trend continued as the Gators lost their returning starting quarterback late in the first quarter Friday.

Highlands continues to churn out points in victory over East Allegheny

Menage Lucas can promise plenty of excitement from the Highlands football team’s offense on a weekly basis. The senior quarterback has proven he, and his teammates, have a nose for the end zone.

West Allegheny’s Brock Cornell at a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 3

September 12, 2024

Welcome to Week 3 of the 2024 WPIAL football regular season and the opening of conference play for 12 of the 17 WPIAL conferences.

Westinghouse’s Jordan Reid returns the second half kickoff for a touchdown during the 2023 City League championship game.

What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 12, 2024: Westinghouse looks to keep rolling

September 11, 2024

While conference games kick off for many WPIAL teams this weekend, Week 3 of the high school football season begins with the second league game in the City League for both Westinghouse and Perry.