Football
Belle Vernon golden at home, beats New Castle in Class 4A quarters
November 1, 2019
Belle Vernon prides itself on defending the beach and ringing the bell, and there was no way the seniors were going to be upset on their gold turf.
Returning Sam Fanelli helps Penn-Trafford dispatch Fox Chapel
With two of its top running backs out with injuries since Week 4, No. 1 Penn-Trafford relied on its depth throughout most of this season.
Despite inspired effort by Elizabeth Forward, Aliquippa wins, advances in playoffs
AMBRIDGE — If Elizabeth Forward was to defeat Aliquippa on Friday in their WPIAL Class 3A playoff opener, Mike Collodi knew his team would have to play a near-perfect game.
Thomas Jefferson manhandles Montour
A relentless offense and a suffocating defense.
Mt. Lebanon’s Evan Jones scores five times in win over Seneca Valley
Evan Jones has done just about everything for Mt. Lebanon this season. He has run for touchdowns. He has caught touchdown passes. He even threw a touchdown pass.
Central Valley overcomes shaky start to ease past Mt. Pleasant in first round
The WPIAL Class 3A first-round playoff game between Central Valley and Mt. Pleasant was a contradiction of football fortunes.
North Allegheny routs Canon-McMillan, earns rematch with Pine-Richland
Canon-McMillan’s football team looked like it was in a horror movie, and it didn’t have much in the way of answers against nemesis North Allegheny.
Just like last year, Penn Hills opens playoff run with decisive win over Latrobe
Last season, Penn Hills defeated Latrobe in the first round the Class 5A playoffs on its way to WPIAL and PIAA titles.
Thomas Jefferson football’s dominance by the numbers
The beat goes on.
One play could have made difference for Plum football
Oh, but for the lack of one yard.
Upper St. Clair out to deny North Hills its 1st playoff win since 2010
North Hills and Upper St. Clair haven’t played one another in nearly a decade, but a first-round matchup has stirred some nostalgia.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 10
October 31, 2019
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 10:
Westmoreland County running backs in a rush this season
Nathan Roby ran for 189 yards in a game against North Allegheny on Oct. 11. It was an impressive performance against a WPIAL heavyweight — a career night, even.
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 10
Class 6A Quarterfinals
Chick’s Picks plays a trick before making WPIAL playoff predictions
Halloween is one of Chick’s Picks’ favorite holidays — mostly for the candy, but also for the costumes. As always, Chick’s Picks puts plenty of effort into her disguise each year.
George Guido: Kittanning played final football game 5 years ago
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
North Allegheny, Aliquippa slide down while the Trib 10 crowns a new No. 1
October 30, 2019
Week 9 was divine for all but two of the members of last week’s The Trib Ten.
The Birdie won’t stop squawking about Westmoreland County teams in WPIAL playoffs
Last week: 11-2 (84.6)
Apollo-Ridge thrilled to stay at home on a Friday night
The Apollo-Ridge Vikings are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Owens Field this season. On Friday, they’ll get to do it in style by hosting their first home playoff game since 2014.
