Football

Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield football leaning on strength coach Cortazzo

July 24, 2021

If Hempfield football turns a corner and gets back into playoff contention again this fall, the Spartans might be able to thank their strength coach.

PIAA officials will flag linemen this season if their blocks below the waist don’t come immediately after the snap.

George Guido: High school football gets new blocking rule

We’re a little more than a month away from the start of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s 124th football season, and a major change in the blocking-below-the-waist rule will be implemented nationwide this season.

With camps, college visits back, TribLive HSSN Preseason All-Stars are busy this summer

July 22, 2021

As Josh Jenkins walked into Kennywood Park, passing the merry-go-round and the Sky Rocket, the Sto-Rox quarterback marveled at just how much life has improved in a year.

Highlands’ Brock White carries the ball against Plum last season.

Highlands playmaker Brock White on road to recovery from knee injury

July 21, 2021

Brock White might have to wait a few games to start his 2021 football season.

Penn-Trafford lineman Declan Ochendowski

Penn-Trafford lineman pops up on recruiting radar

Declan Ochendowski knew he wanted to play college football, but it wasn’t that long ago that the incoming senior at Penn-Trafford doubted he would draw attention from Division I programs.

Southmoreland football players will wear a No. 15 decal on their helmets this season to honor fallen former teammate Brandon Peterson.

Southmoreland to honor late alumnus with football helmet sticker

July 20, 2021

Remembered as a teammate who could lighten the mood when football created tense moments like it can, Brandon Peterson left quite an impression on the Southmoreland football team. He is missed more every day.

Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Deontae Williams, Woodland Hills

July 19, 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 Thursday during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.

Trib HSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Anthony Speca, Central Catholic

July 17, 2021

Franklin Regional receiver Caden Smith picks up yardage against Norwin defenders during the WCCA 7-on-7 championship game July 15 at Greater Latrobe High School.

New Franklin Regional coach Lance Getsy pleased with team’s offseason progress

Following a legendary coach is not easy.

Norwin serves notice with win at WCCA 7-on-7 tournament

July 15, 2021

There were notable absences at Thursday’s Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 Football Passing Tournament at Latrobe.

The PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship trophy sits on the court Friday, March 26, 2021, at Giant Center in Hershey.

PIAA makes change to state basketball tournament, anticipates ‘normal’ fall

July 14, 2021

The state basketball tournament will start a little earlier this winter under a schedule change that makes cross-state travel easier for the semifinals and finals.

Freeport junior Ben Lane will be one of the many top skill players on display during Wednesday’s eight-team Freeport 7-on-7 at Freeport Area High School.

A-K Valley football teams set for annual Freeport 7-on-7

July 12, 2021

With the start of preseason high school football campst five weeks away, Freeport coach John Gaillot hopes Wednesday’s locally infused Freeport seven-on-seven event will help serve as a springboard to the final series of summer workouts and also generate excitement for the start of the 2021 season.