Football
Beaver has pieces in place to add to program’s storied history
August 13, 2024
The Beaver Bobcats went 9-3 last year, adding to one of the largest win totals in Pennsylvania high school football history. They’re got 675 victories, good for 25th all-time.
WPIAL title-game losses fuel Avonworth
Avonworth knows well the path to Acrisure Stadium.
Running back Zier Williams ready to carry bigger load for Deer Lakes
August 12, 2024
Zier Williams was the workhorse of the Deer Lakes running game last year and helped the Lancers make playoff history.
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.
Record-setting quarterback eligible at Western Beaver after forgoing Central Catholic transfer
Record-setting quarterback Jaivin Peel is fully eligible for his sophomore football season at Western Beaver after a hearing Monday at the WPIAL office in Scott.
Dom Rosensteel becomes a leader on offense, defense for Greensburg Salem
Dom Rosensteel is ready to move the sticks.
Dynamic quarterback helps Trinity join ranks of Class 4A contenders
Dan Knause took a bit of a gamble when he became Trinity head coach three years ago.
Burrell’s Steve Hasson battling back from injury to lead Bucs offense
August 11, 2024
As the quarterback in Burrell’s Slot-T offense, Steve Hasson is the conductor.
Quaker Valley to induct dominant 1968 football team into hall of fame
The 1967 football team was inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
West Mifflin brings star-studded roster up to Class 4A
The West Mifflin Titans are moving up to Class 4A, and they’re bringing two of the WPIAL’s top players with them.
‘Phenomenal’ growth spurt lifts Hampton’s hopes
The Hampton Talbots return their starting quarterback from last season, but you might not recognize him.
Position switch has Apollo-Ridge’s Mackintosh eager for new season
August 10, 2024
Corey Mackintosh was a stalwart at inside linebacker last year for Apollo-Ridge. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder also worked in at defensive end.
7-on-7 competition goes well for Franklin Regional
Franklin Regional coach Lance Getsy isn’t making any preseason predictions based on his team’s performance in 7-on-7 passing competitions, but he sees progress in the repetitions and value in the effort.
After eventful offseason, new coach out to continue Aliquippa’s tradition of excellence
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
Led by versatile Brock Cornell, West Allegheny determined to finish stronger
Over the last couple of years, West Allegheny has shown signs of a potential return to the program’s championship ways. Unfortunately, those signs have been fleeting.
Montour has experience to contend in Class 4A Parkway Conference
With many players back in the black and gold last fall, there were expectations for success for Montour. While the Spartans came up short of their ultimate championship goal, finishing 10-2 with a trip to the WPIAL semifinals is not too shabby.
New Blackhawk coach focusing on staying in the moment
Jake Wickline isn’t worried about Blackhawk’s struggles of the past or its challenges of the future. He’s all about the here and now.
Ambridge hopes patience pays off for experienced senior class
Sherm McBride admits that he has discovered the meaning of one, very important word over the last three years as the head football coach at Ambridge.
Belle Vernon coach confident former players set proper example for current group
Over the past two seasons, Belle Vernon accomplished what few football programs have. Heck, the Leopards accomplished something rare in any high school sport: back-to-back WPIAL and PIAA championships.
