Football
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.
In storied Aliquippa football history, could these Quips show they’re best with another PIAA title?
December 1, 2022
There’s always room to debate which Aliquippa football team was the best in school history.
PIAA Class A semifinal preview: Union vs. Port Allegany
PIAA Class A semifinals
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 28, 2022
November 29, 2022
The 2022 fall high school sports season continues to wind down while the winter sports season begins.
Coach Ron Prady doesn’t want Latrobe football to be 1-hit wonder
November 27, 2022
Things couldn’t have gone much better for Latrobe football coach Ron Prady during his first season.
Returning contributors have Quaker Valley girls in position to make noise
Last season was a learning experience for the coaches and players on the Quaker Valley girls basketball team.
Guido: After memorable season, time to hand out annual football awards
November 26, 2022
With the unusually quick convergence of the fall sports season with the winter sports, our sports department has been as busy as the guy who runs the fake snowmaking machine for Hallmark Christmas movies.
