Football
High school roundup for Sept. 16, 2023: QB Kole Olszewski lights it up for Bishop Canevin
September 16, 2023
Kole Olszewski hit on 14 of 19 passes for 311 yards and four touchdowns as Bishop Canevin rolled to a 35-0 victory over Burgettstown (1-2, 0-1) in Class A Black Hills Conference action Saturday night.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Burrell shows its grit
When it comes to conference play in the WPIAL, the win is the thing, and Burrell delivered a victory in dramatic fashion Friday against Serra Catholic at Buccaneer Stadium in the Allegheny Conference opener for both teams.
WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Sept. 17, 2023
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Norwin notebook: Passing game starting to click for Knights
Mike Brown expected Norwin’s passing offense to flourish once the quarterback and receivers established their timing.
Hampton football offers no excuses after rough start
The Hampton football team could blame its dreadful start this season on a number of factors.
WPIAL Class A roundup: C.J. Jackson throws 4 TDs as Cornell moves to 4-0
C.J. Jackson threw for 161 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 3 Cornell to a 41-0 victory over Avella (2-2, 0-1) in the Class A Black Hills Conference on Friday night.
WPIAL Class 2A football roundup: Burrell edges Serra Catholic in Allegheny Conference
Tyler Maglisco scored on a 5-yard touchdown run and Devin Beattie caught the 2-point conversion pass from Stevie Hasson as Burrell picked up a thrilling, 8-7 Class 2A Allegheny Conference victory over Serra Catholic (0-4, 0-1) on Friday night.
Molter’s perfect night, defense help lead Jeannette to rout of Frazier
Jeannette found its offensive mojo Friday and had no problems picking up an Eastern Conference win at Frazier’s Commodores Field.
Peters Township dominant in shutout of South Fayette
On a clear, cool night, Peters Township kept the South Fayette homecoming crowd quiet and blanked the Lions to open play in the 5A Allegheny Six Conference.
Despite some anxious 2nd-half moments, Aliquippa puts away Montour
A pair of undefeated teams squared off in a pivotal Class 4A Parkway Conference matchup when Aliquippa took on Montour on Friday night at the new Heinz Field.
Clairton routs Riverview to keep hot streak going
September 15, 2023
After returning to form last week in a runaway victory over Our Lady of Sacred Heart, putting back-to-back shutouts and an 0-2 start in the rear view, the Clairton Bears made a number of big plays and racked up 487 yards of offense in route to a 35-3 victory over the Riverview Raiders.
Gateway makes 2nd-half statement, wins conference opener over Franklin Regional
Gateway limped into its Class 5A Big East Conference opener with Franklin Regional on Friday night with an 0-3 record and promptly fell behind Franklin Regional in the first half.
Belle Vernon beats Penn-Trafford in battle of champions
Belle Vernon and Penn-Trafford have won WPIAL and PIAA championships the past two seasons — Belle Vernon in 2022 and Penn-Trafford in 2021.
Class 2A No. 1 Washington takes control early in win over Greensburg Central Catholic
Washington coach Mike Bosnic cracked a smile when reminded of his team’s elevated standing in the WPIAL rankings as the Pennsylvania high school football season nears the halfway point.
Knoch defense rises to occasion, slows Southmoreland ground game in shutout win
Knoch senior lineman Bennett Shaw remembers walking the halls of school last season, his team in the middle of what would be a 1-9 campaign, and, as he put it, people making fun of the football players.
Mt. Pleasant extends winning streak with victory over Valley
One thing was certain on Friday night at Mount Pleasant Stadium: The Vikings were going to win.
5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 3: Preseason contenders cope with 0-3 starts
West Mifflin started the season ranked second in WPIAL Class 3A, but the Titans are still winless after three weeks.
High school roundup for Sept. 14, 2023: Braylon Thomas throws for 4 TDs, runs for 2 more in Union win
September 14, 2023
Braylon Thomas threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 124 yards and two more scores to lead Union to a 40-8 victory over Shenango in the Class A Big 7 Conference on Thursday night.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 3 2023
While Class 6A and 5A may have had a head start with two conference games each the last two weeks, much of the rest of the WPIAL joins the fun as the starter’s pistol goes off this weekend with 43 conference football games highlighting Week 3 in the WPIAL.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 14, 2023: Union, Shenango set for Thursday night football
September 13, 2023
A busy weekend of conference openers in high school football kicks off with a rare WPIAL Thursday night contest.
