Football

Upper St. Clair’s John Banbury carries through the South Fayette defense Oct. 4.

Trib 10: Ranked teams on notice as playoffs hit 2nd week

November 6, 2024

While six of the 10 power-ranked teams were on a bye last week, one of the four schools in action went bye-bye.

Highlands’ Jahmar Wright is a member of the 2024 football team.

A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 11

Player of the week

Jeannette safety Terrelle Pryor breaks up a pass intended for Greensburg Central Catholic wide-receiver Nick Sukay during the 2006 WPIAL Class AA championship game at Heinz Field.

The Birdie remembers slobber knockers of days gone by, makes Westmoreland County playoff picks

Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)

Penn-Trafford’s Tasso Whipple runs the ball against Latrobe on Oct. 25.

Powerful Penn-Trafford ground game, stout Peters Township defense on 5A collision course

Self-inflicted wounds. That’s what Penn-Trafford coach John Raune said has cost his team in its last four meetings against Peters Township.

Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner carries through the North Allegheny defense Sept. 27.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 5, 2024

November 5, 2024

All was quiet on the western front … as well as the central and eastern fronts as many of the elite teams across the state enjoyed district playoff byes last weekend.

Highlands’ Aiden Burford is lifted by Morgan Smith, celebrating a toutchdown against Burrell on Oct. 11.

Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for Nov. 4, 2024

November 4, 2024

Trib HSSN football team of the week – Highlands Golden Rams

Penn Hills’ Jaymere Ellis throws a pass against Moon on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Penn Hills High School.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 4, 2024

November 3, 2024

The District 7 high school football playoffs head toward a second weekend with quarterfinal and semifinal action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Mars’ Eric Kasperowicz works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Adams.

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Nov. 3, 2024

Trib HSSN football player of the week – Eric Kasperowicz

Penn Hills’ Jaymere Ellis returns a fumble out of the end zone against Aliquippa on Sept. 20.

Penn Hills part of deep, talented WPIAL Class 5A playoff field

Many have criticized the PIAA’s decision to go to six classifications for football during the 2016 season. However, Penn Hills ultimately ended up landing in a division that has been one of the most successful for the WPIAL on the state level.

Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel throws a pass during a preseason practice.

High school roundup for Nov. 2, 2024: Jaivin Peel powers Western Beaver in playoff win

November 2, 2024

Jaivin Peel threw for five touchdowns and ran for another to lead No. 5 Western Beaver to a 41-6 victory over No. 12 Carlynton in a WPIAL Class 2A first-round playoff game Saturday.

Fort Cherry quarterback Matt Sieg throws a pass during practice on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Fort Cherry.

Fort Cherry junior Matt Sieg commits to Penn State

Penn State was the first of nearly two dozen schools to offer Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg a scholarship, but ultimately the Nittany Lions’ offer was all he needed.

Penn Hills’ quarterback Jaymere Ellis hands off to Naytel Mitchell against Moon on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at Penn Hills High School.

No. 7 Penn Hills guts out WPIAL playoff win over Moon

November 1, 2024

Penn Hills football coach Charles Morris approached senior running back/linebacker Naytel Mitchell before the season with a request to play a physical brand of football on both sides of the ball. Mitchell accepted and was hard on conditioning to be ready for the rigors of a long season and handle situations like Friday night’s WPIAL Class 5A first-round playoff game at Yuhas-McGinley Stadium.

Jeannette quarterback Kymon’e Brown, shown in a game earlier this season against Clairton, ran for 156 yards and two scores Friday night.

High school football roundup for Nov. 1, 2024: Kymon’e Brown helps Jeannette upset No. 4 Neshannock

Kymon’e Brown threw for 101 yards and ran for 156 yards and two touchdowns to lead 13th-seeded Jeannette to a 23-7 upset victory over No. 4 Neshannock (9-2) in a WPIAL Class A first-round matchup Friday night.

Penn-Trafford takes the field for a playoff game against South Fayette on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.

Penn-Trafford runs over South Fayette in football playoffs

Back-to-back losses to open the WPIAL football playoffs the last two seasons did not sit well with Tasso Whipple and his Penn-Trafford teammates.

Players from Greensburg Salem and Avonworth meet at midfield before their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Nov. 1, 2024, at Avonworth.

Avonworth uses ground game to pull away from stubborn Greensburg Salem in 2nd half

Fifth-seeded Avonworth opened Friday night’s WPIAL Class 3A first-round matchup with a flurry, going up three scores, but still had to hold off pesky, 12th-seeded Greensburg Salem before coming out on top 43-27 thanks to a dominant running attack.

Aliquippa’s SaNir Brooks scores his first touchdown against Montour on Oct. 18.

Trib HSSN game-by-game high school football playoff preview for 2024 Week 10

October 31, 2024

Usually, you can feel a distinct chill in the air for November football where the spotlight is brighter and the stakes are simple: win and advance or lose and go home.