Sports
New coach means new opportunity for Chartiers-Houston
August 21, 2024
No one said being a high school football coach was easy. From restructuring the playbook to keeping team morale high, newly minted Chartiers-Houston coach Dan Lis has been presented with many tasks to help revive his alma mater’s football program.
Burgettstown looks to use toughness to make another trip to playoffs
When Burgettstown seemed to be down and out last season, the Blue Devils made a push and made the playoffs, using their physicality and aggression.
Bishop Canevin’s goal: Keep playing ’til it’s cold outside
Bishop Canevin’s football program continues to achieve success, going 40-9 under coach Rich Johnson.
Matt Sieg leads championship-caliber team at Fort Cherry
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Friday. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Serra Catholic preview will be published later in the week.
Burrell hires former assistant Steve Ansani as head wrestling coach
August 20, 2024
Steve Ansani was approved Tuesday as Burrell’s new wrestling coach by the school board.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 20, 2024
High schools
Penn-Trafford’s depth along offensive, defensive lines inspires optimism in coach Ruane
Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane likes the makeup of his team, which returns several skilled players from a squad that went 5-6 in 2023.
WPIAL girls soccer preview: Defending state champ Moon again among teams to beat
WPIAL girls soccer preview
Riverview senior Cam Long is eager to lead, teach football teammates
The Riverview football team scrimmaged Brashear last Saturday, and though senior Cam Long didn’t suit up, the senior offensive guard and nose tackle’s presence still was felt on the field.
After turnaround season, West Greene looks to leaders to keep team on track
West Greene experienced quite a turnaround in 2023. Six more wins, 20 fewer points per game allowed on average and a trip to the WPIAL postseason — all in their young head coach’s first season at the helm.
With good health, Mapletown could climb back into contention in Tri-County South
George Messich has made a lifetime of good memories in his 41 years on the sidelines at Mapletown, but 2023 ended up being a season he’d rather forget.
Jefferson-Morgan hopes to build on momentum of breakthrough season
Jefferson-Morgan skyrocketed to success last season. The Rockets started out 1-3 but won four straight games and made the WPIAL Class A playoffs.
Carmichaels seeks more toughness in bounce-back season
Coach Ryan Krull returned to coach Carmichaels football last year after a four-year hiatus. He brought with him an intensity he’s known for and expects from his players.
Beth-Center working to get young players up to varsity speed
Tony Ruscitto knew that Jonah Sussan only became a quarterback due to default. When Beth-Center needed the now-senior and three-year returning starter to play under center, Sussan was happy to oblige his 84-year-old veteran coach.
Larger roster, new conference have Avella excited for season
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Friday. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Bentworth and California previews will be published later in the week.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the cornerbacks
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top cornerbacks for the 2024 season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 19, 2024
August 19, 2024
High schools
This week on Trib HSSN for the week of Aug. 19, 2024
Let the games begin! We kick off another scholastic sports season with the start of high school football this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Southmoreland’s Tim Bukowski to coach opener with late father in mind
Third-year Southmoreland football coach Tim Bukowski will lead the Scotties in their season opener Friday night with a heavy heart after the death of his father.
