Football
Quarterback’s quick return boosts No. 1 Pine-Richland for WPIAL semifinal vs. high-scoring Bethel Park
November 15, 2024
There were concerns Aaron “Oobi” Strader had broken his collarbone late in the regular season, an injury that would’ve cost top-seeded Pine-Richland its quarterback.
Trib HSSN game-by-game playoff previews for 2024 Week 12
November 14, 2024
The third weekend of the WPIAL football playoffs brings more clarity than confusion.
Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history.
Trib 10: 3 pairs of power-ranked teams to clash this weekend
November 13, 2024
The power-ranked teams flexed their muscles again in the second weekend of the WPIAL football playoffs with nine of the 10 winning and advancing to Semifinals Friday or Championship Saturday.
PIAA football postseason set to commence
The journey to Cumberland Valley kicks off this weekend with the start of the 2024 PIAA football playoffs.
Seneca Valley football coach Ron Butschle steps down after ‘difficult year’
Citing a “negativity” around the program, Ron Butschle resigned Tuesday as Seneca Valley’s football coach, saying his exit might give the team a fresh start.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 12, 2024
There were several changes in the three largest classifications this week in the Trib HSSN state rankings, but the three small school classes were unchanged.
Trib HSSN high school football player of the week for Nov. 11, 2024
November 11, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Kemon Spell
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Nov. 10, 2024
November 10, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week: Avonworth Antelopes
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 11, 2024
The District 7 high school football playoffs head toward a third weekend with Semifinals Friday and Championship Saturday this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Quaker Valley football enjoys highlights, laments inconsistency during 2024 season
There were two givens in the Quaker Valley football season.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Upstart Jeannette takes cue from basketball team
November 9, 2024
If the basketball team could do it, so could the football team.
WPIAL announces semifinal sites for next round of football playoffs
The WPIAL on Saturday released sites for the next round of football playoff games.
Discipline, focus pay off for Penn Hills in playoffs
The Penn Hills football team was focused on the task at hand during the first round at the WPIAL playoffs.
North Allegheny finishes off Mt. Lebanon, sets up another finals clash with Central Catholic
North Allegheny left no doubt this time.
Clairton dominant again in Class A quarterfinal shutout of California
November 8, 2024
Clairton showcased its dominance yet again Friday as the Bears shut out California to easily roll into the WPIAL Class A semifinals.
Bethel Park takes nothing for granted in Class 5A quarterfinal win over Woodland Hills
Bethel Park came into a WPIAL quarterfinal matchup at the Wolvarena featuring the top-scoring offense in Class 5A.
Fort Cherry survives scare from scrappy Cornell to reach Class A semifinals
After an early scare, top-seeded Fort Cherry advanced to the WPIAL Class A semifinals Friday night with a 27-20 victory over No. 9 Cornell.
Neal brothers carry No. 5 Avonworth to quarterfinal win over No. 4 Beaver
Antelopes became Wildcats and then became dominant.
Upper St. Clair shuts down Penn Hills to power into Class 5A semifinals
Upper St. Clair’s defense smothered Penn Hills on Friday night, earning a 24-3 victory in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals.
