Football
5 Aliquippa players among 12 WPIAL athletes picked for Class 4A all-state football team
December 30, 2022
The Aliquippa football team made its annual trip to the WPIAL championship game this fall and proceeded to roll all the way to the PIAA final, again.
Belle Vernon trio, coach Matt Humbert awarded Class 3A all-state honors
December 29, 2022
Still riding high after winning the program’s first PIAA championship earlier this month, members of the Belle Vernon football team again have reason to celebrate.
6 WPIAL football players earn 2022 Class A all-state honors
Six WPIAL Class A football players were awarded Pa. Football Writers all-state honors Thursday, including Union quarterback Braylon Thomas, who led the Scotties to their first WPIAL title since 1959 and trip to the PIAA championship game.
See the 2022 WPIAL and City League all-conference football teams
December 24, 2022
The four months of high school football season might zip by in a blur, but each fall the coaches take a moment to reflect, look back and vote for all-conference teams.
2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Fort Cherry freshman leads Black Hills awards
Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg is only a freshman but conference coaches chose the dual-threat quarterback as the offensive MVP in the Black Hills this season.
2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Avonworth sweeps MVP honors in Western Hills
December 22, 2022
Avonworth’s Luke Hilyard and Brandon Biagiarelli swept the conference MVP honors, and nine teammates also were named first-team all-conference after the Antelopes won the Class 3A Western Hills title.
2022 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Belle Vernon gets 12 spots on Interstate 1st team
Belle Vernon has had many reasons to celebrate.
Mt. Pleasant advertising for football coaching job
December 20, 2022
Mt. Pleasant Area School District’s board has opened the football coach’s position, but that doesn’t mean Jason Fazekas is out of a job.
Trib HSSN 2022 Head of the Class: Football player of the year in all 6 classes
December 19, 2022
As the saying goes, big-time players make big-time plays in big-time games. Many of the best players in Western Pennsylvania proved those words true this fall.
Trib HSSN 2022 Head of the Class: Football coach of the year in all 6 classes
December 18, 2022
Western Pennsylvania was well-represented at the PIAA football championships this fall, with five teams from District 7 and 8 advancing to play for state titles.
Belle Vernon football title celebration continues
Belle Vernon football fans celebrated with their WPIAL and PIAA champion Leopards in a victory parade.
2022 Valley News Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year: Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci
December 17, 2022
In a year where several outstanding players in the Alle-Kiski Valley distinguished themselves, one saved his team’s season three times.
Second-half surge shows mettle of resilient Shady Side Academy football team
After starting the season 1-4, the last thing many expected from the Shady Side Academy football team was an appearance in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.
Penn-Trafford linebacker Daniel Tarabrella commits to Duquesne
December 16, 2022
Home is where the commitment is.
Penn Hills notebook: Longtime volleyball coach steps down
December 11, 2022
Longtime Penn Hills volleyball coach Jay Mitlo had stepped down.
There’s no tomorrow for Belle Vernon in state title matchup with Neumann-Goretti
December 9, 2022
The Belle Vernon football team has been moving its expiration date all season long. No matter what, the season ends Saturday and the expiration date has arrived.
Westinghouse’s hopes of state championship dashed by Southern Columbia in Class 2A final
MECHANICSBURG — Westinghouse fairy-tale ending was spoiled by a team that’s very familiar with being cast as the villain in the state football championships.
Pine-Richland seniors aim to cap careers as state champions
December 7, 2022
The seniors on the Pine-Richland football team have an opportunity to complete their story arc in grand style.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
The fall sports season comes to a close this week with the PIAA football championships at Cumberland Valley.
Big-play Union tops Port Allegany, advances to PIAA Class A football final
December 3, 2022
CLARION — For the second consecutive week, the Union Scotties defense came up with big plays when needed.
