Football

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander celebrates after scoring during the third quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game against Wyomissing Area on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Central Valley caps undefeated season with PIAA Class 3A championship

November 27, 2020

HERSHEY — The second-half clock usually moves lightning quick for Central Valley games, but this time the Warriors insisted it felt excruciatingly slow.

Pine-Richland’s Eli Jochem beats Governor Mifflin’s Greg Suber for a third-quarter touchdown during the PIAA Class 5A semifinal Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.

PIAA Class 5A football championship breakdown: Pine-Richland vs. Cathedral Prep

November 26, 2020

Pine-Richland vs. Cathedral Prep

Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson intercepts a pass over Elizabeth Forward’s Nico Mrvos during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at North Allegheny.

PIAA Class 3A football championship breakdown: Central Valley vs. Wyomissing

Central Valley vs. Wyomissing

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander carries for a touchdown during the second quarter of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Elizabeth Forward on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at North Allegheny.

Central Valley, Wyomissing set for battle of unbeatens in PIAA Class 3A final

Experience matters. Or does it?

Pine-Richland quarterback Cole Spencer (4) celebrates with Harrison Hayes after his touchdown run during the second quarter of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game against Peters Township on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.

PIAA championship ‘final chapter’ for record-setting Pine-Richland seniors

Cole Spencer has won more games than any quarterback in Pine-Richland history, and Eli Jochem owns all-time receiving records for catches and yards.

Pine-Richland celebrates with head coach Eric Kasperowicz after coming back to beat Governor Mifflin, 48-44, the PIAA Class 5A semifinals Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.

PIAA football championship factoids: WPIAL teams look to make history

November 25, 2020

In 33 years of PIAA football playoffs, the WPIAL has never had more than three state champions crowned in a single year.

Jeannette gets fired up before playing Reynolds in the PIAA Class A semifinals Nov. 20, 2020, at Reynolds High School.

The Birdie thinks Jeannette will do the steamrolling in PIAA finals

Last week: 1-0

Pine-Richland’s Brooks Eastburn pulls away from Governor Mifflin’s Alonzo Anderson in the second quarter during the PIAA Class 5A semifinals Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Tiger Stadium in Hollidaysburg.

High school football schedule, broadcasts for PIAA championships

Here’s a look at the PIAA football championships schedule and broadcasts:

Jeannette’s Brett Birch (7) rushes the ball against Avella on Oct. 30.

PIAA Class A football championship preview: Jeannette vs. Steelton-Highspire

No. 2 Jeannette vs. No. 1 Steelton-Highspire

Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson intercepts a pass over Elizabeth Forward’s Nico Mrvos during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Nov. 13.

Trib HSSN state football rankings for Nov. 24, 2020

November 24, 2020

The Road to Hershey will have eight football teams headed to Chocolate Town this holiday weekend hoping a golden football will be part of their Thanksgiving Day leftovers.

Jeannette football players will wear a decal on their helmets to honor the sister-in-law of coach Roy Hall, who died of covid-19 on Sunday.

Jeannette football team to honor coach’s sister-in-law who died of covid-19

November 23, 2020

As Jeannette’s football team prepares for Friday’s PIAA Class A Championship game against Steelton-Highspire, coach Roy Hall is dealing with the death of his beloved sister-in-law.

Thomas Jefferson’s Preston Zandier breaks free for a touchdown against Oli City in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Friday, Nov. 20,2020.

Trib HSSN Team of the Week: Thomas Jefferson

Talk about a 180-degree swing.

Landon Alexander and his Central Valley teammates play Wyomissing for the PIAA Class 3A title Friday.

This week’s broadcasts on Trib HSSN

November 22, 2020

A wild and unique fall sports season comes to an end with the high school football state championships this week only on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Jeannette quarterback Roberto Smith Jr. throws against Reynolds in the first half during the PIAA Class A semifinals at Reynolds High School.

Jeannette, state-final opponent Steelton-Highspire have rich histories

How did you spend your Saturday afternoon?

Chartiers Valley’s Jordan Demus carries against Aliquippa Oct. 9. The Colts finished second behind Aliquippa in the 4A Parkway Conference and ended up 6-2 overall, their first winning season since 2009.

Chartiers Valley makes giant leap forward with return to playoffs

While moving down in classifications after four years of struggles in Class 5A to Class 4A this fall, it was one small step for the Chartiers Valley football.

Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson celebrates a sack Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Upper St. Clair.

Pine-Richland’s stout run defense faces star tailback in PIAA 5A semifinals

November 21, 2020

Here’s what makes Pine-Richland’s semifinal opponent dangerous:

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander ran for 159 yards and three touchdowns Friday night in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals against Bedford.

Another mercy rule win punches Central Valley’s ticket to Hershey

November 20, 2020

ALTOONA – It takes a special kind of dedication and discipline to have a successful season during a pandemic, and at least some on the Central Valley football team think that’s given the Warriors the little extra edge they needed as they attempted to make it back to the PIAA Class 3A championship.