Football
Westmoreland County don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 2
September 4, 2019
Class 6A
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 2
Lorenzo Jenkins
The Birdie gets his mojo back while picking A-K Valley games
When the Birdie walked into the office on Monday, he had the biggest smile on his face.
Trib HSSN state football rankings for Week 2
September 3, 2019
Some good teams were bounced from the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings after some eyebrow-raisers in Week 1.
George Guido: Six-classification system for football affecting rivalries, attendance
If you’re looking for an Alle-Kiski Valley football rivalry game this week, don’t bother.
WPIAL football team of the week: Week 1
September 2, 2019
When Moon faces Mars, there are plenty of puns that could be used to describe this otherworldly match-up.
Ligonier Valley’s Silk to play football at Kiski School
Kyle Silk had planned on finishing his high school career at Ligonier Valley.
Avonworth football standout Kyros Thorpe seeks postseason eligibility
Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe has made an immediate impact since transferring from Central Catholic, but it’s unknown whether he’ll be eligible for the football playoffs.
Springdale football hopes to see long-term benefits from revival of junior high program
There are several crucial parts of a high school football team, but one of the most important — and the one that can produce long-term success — is the establishment of a reliable junior high program.
Football, soccer, volleyball coverage this week on Trib HSSN
September 1, 2019
We labor into a week of broadcasts with plenty of high school football and the debut of several other scholastic sports on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
WPIAL football player of the week: Week 1
Last year, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart quarterback Tyler Bradley had a huge season, throwing for 3,364 yards and 45 touchdowns in leading the Chargers to their first WPIAL football championship.
United forfeits Week 2 game to Ligonier Valley
United School District informed Ligonier Valley officials late Saturday the football team will forfeit its Week 2 game Saturday because of a lack of healthy players.
Freeport football team reflects on fortitude after rally comes up short
August 31, 2019
Freeport football coach John Gaillot was emotional Friday night when asked to evaluate his team’s performance in a 35-27 loss to Big East Conference rival Derry.
5 takeaways from Week 1 of high school football action
Carlynton accomplished something Friday the program hadn’t done in 14 years.
WPIAL football rankings through Week 1
Class 6A
Westmoreland football notebook: Tight connection between P-T coach, Gateway
Penn-Trafford coach John Ruane was talking to reporters after Friday’s win when Gateway defensive tackle Jacques Taylor asked him why he was on crutches.
Undersized Sanders brothers play big role for Jeannette football
Jeannette always embraces a small-but-mighty mantra.
Greensburg Central Catholic football team defeats Riverview
Earlier this year, the famous Oakmont Bakery moved to its facility across the street from Riverview.
A-K Valley football notebook: Springdale beats Imani Christian for 1st time
As if their last-minute Week Zero win over Deer Lakes wasn’t enough, the Springdale Dynamos took it to another level Friday and took down Class 1A Eastern Conference opponent Imani Christian for the first time.
