Football
Avonworth overcomes early mistakes to defeat Burrell in season opener
August 23, 2024
Going into the matchup, Burrell knew it would need to capitalize on every mistake to stay close with Avonworth, the WPIAL Class 3A runner-up from a season ago.
Brashear out to control its own destiny this season
After having a winless season in 2022, the Brashear Bulls improved by winning two games last season, which has provided a launching point for their upcoming season.
Allderdice aims to contend for City League title in memory of coach Jerry Haslett
The Allderdice football team is coming off a disappointing season that the senior class doesn’t want to repeat, but now they are playing for a deeper purpose this season after the loss of their head coach just weeks before the start of the regular season.
Butler stays motivated amid independent, no-playoff schedule
Pennsylvania will be a swing state in November, but Butler this fall is strictly independent.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the coaches
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top coaching changes for the 2024 season.
Brownsville seeks to spark program revival with new coach after breaking losing streak
One win can mean everything.
Albert Gallatin building toward WPIAL return
There is nothing quite like Friday night lights. However, there seems to be something missing from action at Georges Athletic Field as of late.
Westinghouse renews quest for state title after drop to Class A
After almost climbing to the mountain top in Class 2A but falling short to Southern Columbia in the state finals in back-to-back seasons, the Westinghouse Bulldogs will look to reach new heights in Class A this season.
University Prep reloads, sets sights on return trip to City League championship game
With an experienced team, University Prep found itself in the City League championship game last season, but the Panthers couldn’t break the stranglehold Westinghouse has on the league title in recent years.
Perry planning to parlay positive outlook into another playoff berth
Last season, Perry Traditional Academy went through some growing pains. However, the Commodores look to have a more positive outlook with a team filled with more experience.
Carrick hopes to build off late-season victory
The Carrick football program finished last season with a win and is using that as a springboard into its second season under coach Dennis “Shor D” Wolford.
With improved passing game, Raidon Kuroda hopes to be a dominant force for Yough
August 22, 2024
The football hung in the air for about three seconds. It was thrown without too much arc and wasn’t a bullet pass. It was on a perfect line.
Trib HSSN changes access for some broadcasts
As it enters its 25th year, Trib HSSN will rely on sponsorships and business partnerships to bring free broadcasts to its loyal viewers.
Veteran skill players lead Serra Catholic into new conference, classification
Serra Catholic may be dropping from Class 2A to Class A, but the path to making a deep postseason run will be just as difficult, if not more, with its new schedule.
Despite heavy graduation loss, standard remains same for California
Coach Ed Woods is entering his seventh year at California, and the relationship has been fruitful for both sides with plenty of success in the regular season and playoffs.
Charleroi hopes to benefit from experience in Ty Aeschbacher’s 2nd season at helm
After fighting hard but failing to win a game last season, the Charleroi football program will enter Year 2 of head coach Ty Aeschbacher at the helm with more experience and continuity that they’re hoping will translate to success.
Expectations high for talent-laden Elizabeth Forward
You’ll have to excuse Elizabeth Forward head coach John DeMarco for smiling so much as he oversees practices this fall.
New set of conference opponents set to stare down vaunted McKeesport flexbone
After reaching the WPIAL championship game last season, the McKeesport Tigers are hoping for a repeat trip.
With new coach, young talent, ‘There’s a pulse at Ringgold’
Given that the Ringgold football program hasn’t won in 25 games, it goes without saying that some fresh air could be beneficial for the team, and new coach Robert “Bean” Heller is looking to be just that.
