Sports
Antonio Marra looking for injury-free season at Yough
August 24, 2023
Antonio Marra’s high school football career at Yough has not gone as planned.
Valley playmaker Darnell Coaston grows into leadership role
Darnell Coaston proudly wears blue and white Penn State receiver gloves during Valley football practices.
Through the years: Kiski Area opened Richard J. Dilts Stadium with victory
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
With less star power, more balance, Serra Catholic in position to contend again
Two seasons removed from winning a WPIAL championship, Serra Catholic will be leaning on its returning experience and strong line play to once again soar to those heights.
Ringgold hoping to kick-start rebuilding process
Sometimes when a team falls on hard times and is at the bottom of the standings, the only way to look is up.
Next generation of playmakers ready to take over at McKeesport
Every year, McKeesport heads into a new campaign with the goal of winning a conference title and having success in the WPIAL playoffs.
Elizabeth Forward out to maintain high standards after coaching change
While there’s a new leader at the helm of the Elizabeth Forward football program, expectations aren’t going to change for the Warriors.
With young roster, Charleroi sets goal to be competitive in every game
Playing under its third coach in as many years, Charleroi is hoping to move in a more positive direction after collecting just two wins in each of the last two seasons.
With full complement of starters back, new Bentworth coach looks to build brand
First-year coach David Pordash knows the rebuild at Bentworth is going to be a long process, but the former Bearcat is excited for the task at hand this fall.
After solid season, California working to reach next level
Veteran coach Ed Woods knows the makeup of a successful team and what a winner looks like at the high school level.
2023 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the safeties
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top safeties for the 2023 season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 23, 2023
August 23, 2023
High schoolsMoe Rosensteel Award watch list for WPIAL’s top girls soccer player announced
The 2023 Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year watch list is here, just a few days before the start of the high school season.
Countdown to kickoff: Handful of WPIAL teams still playing Saturday home games
With the onslaught of high school stadium renovations over the last two decades, the number of WPIAL schools that play their home games on Saturday afternoons because they have no lights at their facility has shrunk to only three.
Deep senior class ready to lead the charge for OLSH
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s Brazell twins have been collecting motivation over the past couple of seasons.
With star QB returning for sophomore season, Fort Cherry looks to keep climbing
Ever since suffering through a winless season four years ago, Fort Cherry has been on an upward trajectory.
Cornell turns the page after last season’s close call
In the past two season finales, the Cornell Raiders fell short a yard or two short in matchups against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Last year’s 27-26 loss kept the Raiders from advancing to the WPIAL Class A playoffs.
Chartiers-Houston hopes to turn hours in weight room into wins on field
Chartiers-Houston lineman Jack Heiser knows the Buccaneers are equipped to keep moving forward this season. Up and down the roster, Chartiers-Houston has been building strength to push forward.
Carlynton hoping for turnaround season under new coach
The Class A Black Hills Conference wasn’t a friendly environment for Carlynton last season.
It’s back to the future for Burgettstown, coach Mark Druga
Burgettstown has a new head coach, but he’s no stranger to the Blue Devils sideline.
