Football

Moon’s Braeden Stuart works out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Moon.
After run to WPIAL semifinals, Moon sets expectations high
August 9, 2024
After having a bounce back season last year, the Moon football program is looking to make another deep run in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.

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Bethel Park quarterback Tanner Pfeuffer talks with head coach Phil Peckich during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Bethel Park.
Loaded with experience, Bethel Park sets championship goals
Bethel Park was in the fight for first place all season in the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference in 2023.

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Baldwin head coach Dana Brown Jr. works with his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Baldwin.
Baldwin aims to change fortunes with turnaround season
Baldwin has not reached the football postseason since 2019.

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South Fayette quarterback Drew Wehorsky throws a pass during practice on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in South Fayette.
South Fayette hopes success in other sports bolsters football program
This fall, the South Fayette football program will be led by new faces on the field, but they aren’t new to having successful seasons representing the Lions in other sports.

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Kiski Area quarterback Carson Heinle throws during the WCCA 7-on-7 competition at Latrobe in July.
Kiski Area seeks return to postseason in move up to Class 5A
August 8, 2024
The Kiski Area football team made a move up to Class 5A in the offseason, but what Cavaliers veteran head coach Sam Albert hopes doesn’t change is his team’s ability to make the WPIAL playoffs.

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Armstrong’s Joe Bartolowits pulls in a catch during a 7-on-7 competition at Burrell in July.
Armstrong looking for new cast to step up as team makes jump to Class 5A
With a move up to Class 5A, Armstrong knows that this season will definitely be a tough one, with a new class and new section opponents.

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Pine-Richland quarterback Aaron Strader watches practice during a water break on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Pine.
Pieces in place for another strong season at Pine-Richland
August 7, 2024
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.

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Shaler’s Joe Rispoli works out on defense during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Shaler.
In transition year, Shaler out to earn respect
Joe Rispoli doesn’t want anyone to think the Shaler football team’s transition to a new generation of players will mean a dip in performance level. Rispoli represents what the Titans hope can lead to success. They have a number of versatile players who can handle many jobs.

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North Hills receiver Josiah Mathis smiles after catching a touchdown pass during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in at Martorelli Stadium.
Fueled by large senior class, North Hills eyes return to playoffs
There’s a little bit of Mike Tomlin in North Hills coach Pat Carey’s mentality.

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Seneca Valley’s Landon Davis fires up his teammates before the first practice of heat week on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Jackson.
Seneca Valley looks to rebound from rare last-place finish with experienced team
August 6, 2024
The Seneca Valley football team was down last fall and out of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs for the second straight year.

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Canon-McMillan quarterback Ty Jansma throws a pass during practice on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Canonsburg.
Canon-McMillan looks to regroup, not rebuild in Class 6A
The current senior class at Canon-McMillan has an overall football record of 15-18 in the last three seasons.

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New Mt. Lebanon coach Greg Perry watches practice during the first day of heat week on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Mt. Lebanon.
Another new coach looks to return Mt. Lebanon to winning ways
In the 52 years between 1967-2018, Mt. Lebanon had four football head coaches.

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Bishop Canevin’s Daiveon Taylor, a West Virginia commit, is entering his junior season in 2024.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Bishop Canevin’s Daiveon Taylor
August 3, 2024
Three-star linebacker and West Virginia commit Daiveon Taylor is a problem any offense will have trouble blocking.

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Greenburg Salem players take part in a preseason practice last season.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Football season begins with ‘heat week’
A PIAA custom since its inception in 2013, “heat week” is the unofficial start to high school football training camp, and it opens Monday around the state.

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McKeesport’s Kemon Spell stiff-arms Gateway’s Jyrair Phillips during their game on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, in Monroeville.
McKeesport sophomore Kemon Spell gives Penn State 1st commitment from 2027 class
August 2, 2024
McKeesport sophomore Kemon Spell can’t sign with for two more years, but the highly recruited running back and defensive back has already picked his college.

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Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner carries against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in McCandless.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Elijah Faulkner
August 1, 2024
Elijah Faulkner won a WPIAL title last spring as the league’s long jump champion, but the Central Catholic senior wants gold in football, too.

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Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson celebrates his second touchdownagainst USO during their City League game on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at Cupples Stadium on the South Side.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Westinghouse’s Kyshawn Robinson
July 31, 2024
Players like Kyshawn Robinson don’t come along often. From leadership and athletic ability to grit and football IQ, he checks all of the boxes.

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North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara pulls in a catch between Highlands’ Menage Lucas and Montrell Johnson on Sept. 15, 2023, at J.C. Stone Field.
2024 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: North Catholic’s Brady O’Hara
July 30, 2024
North Catholic football coach Chris Rizzo had nothing but praise for senior tight end/defensive end Brady O’Hara.

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Western Beaver quarterback Jaivin Peel throws a pass on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Industry.
WPIAL schedules eligibility hearing for record-setting QB after transfer to Central Catholic
The WPIAL will require an eligibility hearing for record-setting quarterback Jaivin Peel.

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Greensburg Salem’s A.J. Tarpley drives past Southmoreland’s George Campbell (1) and Ronnie Collins (2) during a game Dec. 5, 2023 at Southmoreland.
WPIAL grants eligibility to 4 transfers, denies Central Catholic football freshman
July 29, 2024
Greensburg Central Catholic transfer Anthony “A.J.” Tarpley is fully eligible to play basketball for the Centurions this winter.

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