Football
Franklin Regional overcomes special teams gaffes, runs over Latrobe
September 6, 2019
Franklin Regional dominated Friday’s WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference in every phase except special teams.
North Catholic thwarts Freeport upset bid
The Freeport Yellowjackets had designs on an upset over No. 2-ranked North Catholic Friday night.
Peters Township defense clamps down on Woodland Hills, posts shutout
Coming off the high of toppling neighboring Upper St. Clair last Friday, Peters Township’s defense made sure there would be no letdown this week.
Mt. Pleasant uses big third quarter to down Yough
Mt. Pleasant scored 28 unanswered points in the third quarter to roar to a 55-35 victory over Yough on Friday night
Defense, rushing of Reese, Harmon pace Apollo-Ridge past Carlynton
It didn’t happen as fast as Apollo-Ridge would have liked, but, despite four first-half turnovers, the Vikings eventually came away with a 22-7 nonconference victory over Carlynton on Friday at Owens Field in Apollo.
Top-ranked Penn-Trafford too much for Connellsville
Entering Friday’s game against Penn-Trafford, the Connellsville football team knew it would be tangling with the top-ranked team in Class 5A. Connellsville didn’t come away with a win, but it certainly in a better performance compared to the lopsided loss against McKeesport last week.
Communication helps 13 Westmoreland schools maximize turfs
It’s a muggy late summer day in Harrison City.
Washington lineman Chase Mitchell commits to FBS newcomer Liberty
The WPIAL added another Division I lineman to the 2020 recruiting class Thursday when Washington’s Chase Mitchell committed to Liberty.
New Castle wants to stop South Fayette’s 3-year undefeated run in Northwest 8
September 5, 2019
The name changed from the Northwest Nine to the Northwest Eight, but whatever the Class 4A conference was called, South Fayette has owned it.
Ligonier Valley football team makes most of unexpected week off
It will be a quiet week for Ligonier Valley, but don’t expect the Rams to kick up their feet and relax because they have no game to play.
Trib HSSN high school football players to watch in Week 2
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 2:
5 things to watch in Week 2 of high school football
In more than a century of WPIAL football, only three schools have reached 700 all-time victories: New Castle, Jeannette and Aliquippa.
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 2
Class 6A
A-K Valley H.S. notebook: Kiski Area golfer has career week
Kiski Area’s Sean Adamski has had a special senior season on the golf course.
Chick’s Picks looking for a little help from her friends in Week 2
Chick’s Picks boasts a very exclusive group of college friends. This particular group of friends shared her love of high school football, even dating back to a few decades ago. The pals would often spend their weekends attending various high school football games in the area.
Offensive line combination builds strong foundation for Shaler Area
Shaler Area coach Jim Ryan received a call from a few of his assistant during an early portion of training camp. They felt a solution to how to assemble the Titans’ offensive line was available.
Through the years: Leechburg earned memorable win in 1944
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.
Plenty of movement in Week 2 high school football power rankings
September 4, 2019
After the initial Trib 10 power rankings were released last week, three of the 10 teams were knocked off, prompting some early changes.
A-K Valley high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 2
Class 5A Big East
A-K Valley football Q&A with Springdale’s Christian Vokes
The Springdale football team is off to its best start of the Seth Napierkowski era, and senior Christian Vokes has been a vital piece.
