Football

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander carries for a touchdown past Elizabeth Forward’s Charles Meehleib during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday.

Central Valley laser-focused heading into PIAA semifinal matchup with Bedford

November 18, 2020

The Central Valley Warriors are coming off their second straight WPIAL title and are preparing for their PIAA semifinal matchup with District 5 champion Bedford on Friday. For the Warriors, it’s just like any other day.

Thomas Jefferson’s McClain Flinn celebrates his touchdown with Ian Hansen during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against Aliquippa on Saturday.

Trib 10: Teams in state title hunt occupy top spots in WPIAL power rankings

Six teams earned WPIAL championships in this unique 2020 season, and while one already knows state gold is not in the cards, five others begin their two-week journey on the Road to Hershey.

Pine-Richland ’s Brooks Eastburn carries for his second touchdown past Peters Twp. defenders during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.

Trib HSSN state football rankings for Nov. 17, 2020

November 17, 2020

Like most of the WPIAL football champions crowned this past weekend, Trib HSSN is showing some mercy as more changes have come to the state rankings following the state quarterfinals round.

Jeannette’s Brad Birch (12) throws against Clairton on Saturday.

Jeannette freshman QB Brad Birch likely out for Friday’s state playoff game

Jeannette freshman quarterback Brad Birch probably won’t play in Friday’s PIAA Class A semifinal game against Reynolds.

Trib HSSN football team of the week for Week 10

November 16, 2020

After being competitive with the defending champion Clairton on the opening night of the season with a freshman quarterback making his debut, Jeannette was confident going into Saturday’s rematch in the WPIAL Class A championship game.

Jadyn Perkins (23) and her North Allegheny teammates faces Landisville Hempfield in the PIAA playoffs Tuesday.

This week’s broadcasts on Trib HSSN

November 15, 2020

As the fall sports seasons winds down, the focus is on the PIAA football, soccer, volleyball and field hockey state playoffs this week only on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Jeannette’s Jayden Canady (21) rushes the ball pursued by Clairton’s Christian Jenko (10) during their game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

After ‘unbelievable’ win against Clairton, Jeannette must turn focus to next opponent

It took a day, but Jeannette football coach Roy Hall started to recognize what his team accomplished Saturday in the WPIAL Class A championship game.

Gateway’s Jayden Hurt defends a pass intended for Woodland Hills’ Michael James on Oct. 17.

Promising season ends with one-point loss for Gateway football

Gateway’s bid for a second straight WPIAL Class 5A championship and third title in four seasons came to an end by the slimmest of margins in the semifinals Nov. 6.

Thomas Jefferson’s DeRon VanBibber celebrates after scoring against Aliquippa during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.

WPIAL football champions learn opponents, locations for PIAA quarterfinals

The PIAA has released the dates, sites and times for the semifinal football games coming up Friday and Saturday.

JV success points to bright future for Hampton football

November 14, 2020

Hampton reached the WPIAL football playoffs for the first time in five years this season, and a lot more help is on the way.

Led by Liberty recruits Harrison Hayes (left) and Miguel Jackson (right), Pine-Richland has been dominant in the trenches this season.

Dominant linemen pave way for Pine-Richland

Jared Miller and Coleman Mazur paused a drill during a Pine-Richland practice before the Class 5A WPIAL championship game to explain gap responsibilities against a specific Peters Township offensive set.

Plum’s Dannika Susko blocks a shot during a match on Oct. 20, 2020 at Kiski Area.

Plum celebrates successful fall sports season with 4 section, conference titles

Only two WPIAL schools had their football, girls volleyball, boys soccer and girls soccer teams capture section or conference titles during the fall 2020 season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 13, 2020

November 13, 2020

Field Hockey

Jeannette coach Roy Hall talks to his team at practice Friday, Nov. 13 before a WPIAL Class A championship game matchup with Clairton.

Family atmosphere on coaching staff helps Jeannette stay successful

There is something special about being a football coach at Jeannette.

Clairton’s Dontae Sanders breaks free for a second-quarter touchdown against Jeannette on Sept. 11.

Everyone’s excited for Jeannette-Clairton rematch, including The Birdie

November 12, 2020

Last week: 3-0 (100.0 %)

Central Catholic’s Bralen Henderson (81) hoists the WPIAL Class 6A championship trophy next to Jackson Farrell after defeating North Allegheny, 38-24, last Friday.

WPIAL football championship factoids: From the North Side to the North Hills

With district football championship games being split between Newman Stadium at North Allegheny and Martorelli Stadium in West View, this is the first time no title games have been played at either Heinz Field or Three Rivers Stadium since 1982.

Aliquippa’s Vernon Redd (9) escapes Belle Vernon’s Ian Maloney (13) as he makes his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the Class 4A WPIAL semifinals last Friday.

Chick’s Picks grateful for another WPIAL football season

Another WPIAL football season is nearly in the books. After more than two decades of prognosticating, Chick’s Picks has never seen a season quite like this one.