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New crop of starters motivated to keep Plum boys soccer among WPIAL elite
August 14, 2024
The Plum boys soccer team enjoyed another strong regular season last fall in what has become a string of such successes the past half decade.
Senior LB Sean Selinger ready to step up, get Freeport back to playoffs
Sean Selinger is a lead-by-example type, which is a trait that runs in the family.
Senior tackle Nick Stuchell brings throwback toughness to Jeannette football
It’s not hard to pinpoint the emotional leader of the Jeannette football team.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top running backs for the 2024 season.
Valley looking to stack more wins in year 2 under coach Mark Adams
In Year 2 under coach Mark Adams, the Valley football program is ready to show progress.
Imani Christian looks to keep momentum going after 8-win 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 Aug. 23.
With drop to Class 3A, Highlands prepares for playoff push
A change in classification can serve as a reset for a football program. With Highlands moving from Class 4A to 3A, the team can reignite rivalries in the A-K Valley.
Freeport aims to rebound after missing out on postseason
A young Freeport football team took its lumps last year in a season that ended with a 3-7 record and a rare playoff miss.
New East Allegheny coach carries on family tradition
East Allegheny football is a family affair for Frank Cortazzo.
Deer Lakes turns the page after historic 2023 season
Deer Lakes made program history last year with its first playoff victory.
Burrell’s roster deep but young in quest for 4th straight playoff bid
In coach Shawn Liotta’s first season at Burrell in 2018, he had 18 players come out for the team.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
High schools
Countdown to kickoff: Changes made to WPIAL football playoff format
This is the first year of a new two-year cycle for scheduling, conference alignment and playoff formats in all high school sports in the WPIAL and PIAA.
After answering call to arms, Hempfield senior develops into difference maker
Football found Owen Buchholz. It wasn’t the other way around like most high school players.
Offensive line could be key to ending losing streak for Fox Chapel
The fourth quarter isn’t going to be the time when the Fox Chapel offensive line folds up its tent. The Foxes have spent most of the offseason building their physical capability to push the pace with their opponents.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the quarterbacks
Starting today, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top quarterbacks for the 2024 season.
After gaining experience, Quaker Valley looks to take step forward
The 2023 season was a tough grind on a young Quaker Valley football team, much like 2022.
Rare losing season jolts North Catholic
The drop to Class 3A could have prompted North Catholic to conclude winning will come easier this season.
McGuffey’s successful senior class ready to tackle bump up to Class 3A
Logan Carlisle won’t fret too much about the McGuffey football program bumping up to Class 3A this season. The Highlanders have a large senior class with players accustomed to playing both ways.
