Football
WPIAL will re-evaluate how it schedules football after Northgate forfeits
July 26, 2019
The WPIAL will change the way it schedules nonconference football games after a team strategically forfeited for the second time in two years.
WPIAL’s best football players take break for TribLive HSSN event
July 23, 2019
High school football teams have worked out together for months in weight rooms and practice fields, but suddenly those offseason sessions have a more serious tone.
Armstrong coach Frank Fabian ready for season after short-lived resignation
In two weeks, when WPIAL football teams start heat acclimation, Armstrong coach Frank Fabian will be there for his fifth season with the River Hawks.
A-K Valley football teams converge on Freeport for 7-on-7 event
July 22, 2019
As preparation for high school football enters the stretch run, several teams will gather Wednesday at Freeport for a seven-on-seven event with a local flair.
What will Jeannette’s new football turf field look like?
July 21, 2019
Drier weather — albeit exhaustingly hot weather — has helped the artificial turf project gain momentum at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.
QB Eric Wilson wants to help revive Sto-Rox tradition he grew up on
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during a HSSN Media Day live broadcast at Kennywood Park.
Blackhawk’s Watson-Trent looks to bounce back after injury-shortened season
July 20, 2019
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during a HSSN Media Day live broadcast at Kennywood Park.
Due to extreme heat, Belle Vernon moves up start time for Saturday’s ‘Gold Bowl’
July 19, 2019
It’s going to be unpleasantly hot again Saturday — even at “The Beach.”
Penn Hills’ Snell benefits from offseason development
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during a HSSN Media Day live broadcast at Kennywood Park.
Shaler Area’s Fugh, Bendel to continue football careers together
July 18, 2019
Choosing to play football at John Carroll provided Brennan Fugh with many opportunities for building on strong family ties.
Penn Hills gains valuable reps during 7-on-7 tournaments
After winning their first PIAA football title since 1995 last season, members of the Penn Hills football program have turned the page to focus on the coming campaign.
Norwin takes down rival Penn-Trafford to win 1st WCCA 7-on-7 tournament
For Norwin’s opponents in the ninth Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament, it must have, at times, felt more like 7-against-8.
Norwin’s Salopek focused on leadership role in senior season
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
5 things to watch at WCCA 7-on-7 football tournament
July 17, 2019
The ninth Westmoreland County Coaches Association seven-on-seven passing tournament will be Thursday at Latrobe’s Rossi and Graham-Sobota fields on the high school campus.
With college plans in place, Woodland Hills’ Rawlings ready for special senior season
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
Pennsylvania ranked 7th-best state for high school football
High School Football America released its rankings for the top 10 states for high school football Wednesday, and Pennsylvania came in at No. 7.
Montour’s Padezanin hopes to drive Spartans toward success
July 16, 2019
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 23 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
PIAA schedules eligibility hearing for West Mifflin’s Nahki Johnson
West Mifflin’s Nahki Johnson will learn this month whether he can play football in the fall.
WPIAL declares two-sport Belle Vernon transfer Devin Whitlock eligible
July 15, 2019
Belle Vernon sophomore Devin Whitlock, a two-sport standout who transferred from Monessen, is eligible to play football and basketball this upcoming school year.
