Football
Seeking 1st WPIAL finals trip since 1998, No. 1 Moon faces Penn Hills in semifinals
November 19, 2021
A sign hanging inside Moon’s football stadium chronicles the milestone years in team history. One look at that board reminds the current Tigers that their team hasn’t reached the WPIAL finals in more than two decades.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 12
November 18, 2021
Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 12:
Just like the teams, Chick’s Picks makes her way to WPIAL football championships
Welcome to Week 12.
Westmoreland County football notebook: Central Catholic QB set for Norwin homecoming
Payton Wehner hoped he could pilot Central Catholic back to the WPIAL finals so the Vikings could chase down a third straight Class 6A championship.
Through the years: Kiski Area won thriller in 1971 playoffs
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
Trib 10: One team falls out of power rankings in 2nd week of WPIAL playoff action
November 17, 2021
It was nearly a perfect week for the teams ranked in the Week 11 edition of the Trib 10 power rankings.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Search begins for next Jeannette football coach
The search has begun for Jeannette’s next football coach.
Knoch makes football coaching change
November 16, 2021
Brandon Mowry will not be back as Knoch’s football coach.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Nov. 15, 2021
November 15, 2021
So what does a head coach think about when the opposing team is ling up for a potential game-tying field goal in the waning seconds of regulation?
Highlands football season highlighted by early winning streak, late-season surge
When the No. 8-seeded Highlands Rams fell to No. 9 New Castle in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A football playoffs, it might have marked a disappointing ending to the season. It also gave a glimpse into a promising future.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 11
November 14, 2021
It took Sto-Rox quarterback Josh Jenkins four games to reach the 1,000-yard passing plateau.
5 things we learned: Big Seven keeps WPIAL Class A unpredictable
The WPIAL’s smallest classification was also its most unpredictable this fall, but Our Lady of the Sacred Heart coach Dan Bradley says he isn’t surprised by who is still standing.
Determined Penn Hills overcomes adversity in WPIAL playoffs
Weathering early adversity isn’t something Julian Dugger allows to linger in his mind during football games.
Injuries allow young players to gain experience for Riverview
The Riverview football team took its lumps on the scoreboard throughout the 2021 season, but coach Trevor George said the mix of veterans and young talent never wavered in their attitude and dedication to pushing past any adversities they faced.
Heart, grit help carry Plum to WPIAL football playoffs
The Plum football team lost to Hampton by 28 points in the regular season.
Quaker Valley football builds on positive strides taken during 2021 season
Quaker Valley’s football team finished fifth in the rugged Class 3A Northern Six Conference this season, behind Central Valley (5-0), Avonworth (4-1), Keystone Oaks (3-2) and Ambridge (2-3).
WPIAL announces sites for football semifinals
November 13, 2021
The WPIAL on Saturday revealed host sites for next weekend’s 10 football semifinals.
Moon shakes off rust, pushes past Woodland Hills into Class 5A semifinals
The Moon Tigers produced a gritty win Friday night, besting Woodland Hills, 21-13, to clinch a spot in the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals.
Familiar feeling to Central Catholic’s semifinal win against Seneca Valley
November 12, 2021
Central Catholic’s playoff rematch with Seneca Valley left both teams with a feeling of deja vu.
