Football

Plum High School’s Jake Miller passes the ball during their game against Franklin Regional on Aug. 30, 2019.
High school football schedule for Week 2
September 4, 2019
Thursday

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Derry’s Justin Huss has rushed for 343 yards and four TDs this season.
Westmoreland County football Q&A with Derry’s Justin Huss
Excuse Justin Huss for being a little sore last Saturday morning.

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Jeannette No.52 Zach Crutchman
Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 2
Isaiah Beltram

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North Hills quarterback Dylan Pawling runs for a first-quarter touchdown against Fox Chapel on Aug. 30 at North Hills.
Kiski Area looking for consistency as North Hills pays visit
The first two weeks of the season have been a roller coaster for the Kiski Area Cavaliers.

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Belle Vernon’s Jared Hartman competes during a 7-on-7 tournament July 20, 2019, at Belle Vernon.
Early-season showdown could play major factor in Big Eight Conference
Could Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A Big Eight Conference battle be a preview of the WPIAL championship?

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Penn Trafford’s Caleb Lisbon
Westmoreland County don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 2
Class 6A

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Kiski Area’s Luke Lander returns for the 2019 season.
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 2
Lorenzo Jenkins

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Plum High School’s Nic Sluka (8) battles for completion defended by Franklin Regional’s Zac Gordon (40) during their game on Aug. 30, 2019.
The Birdie gets his mojo back while picking A-K Valley games
When the Birdie walked into the office on Monday, he had the biggest smile on his face.

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Trib HSSN state football rankings for Week 2
September 3, 2019
Some good teams were bounced from the weekly Trib HSSN state rankings after some eyebrow-raisers in Week 1.

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Drake D’Angelo, Burrell’s athletic director, looks out at the high school stadium, which will get a new track and field.
George Guido: Six-classification system for football affecting rivalries, attendance
If you’re looking for an Alle-Kiski Valley football rivalry game this week, don’t bother.

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WPIAL football team of the week: Week 1
September 2, 2019
When Moon faces Mars, there are plenty of puns that could be used to describe this otherworldly match-up.

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Ligonier Valley’s Silk to play football at Kiski School
Kyle Silk had planned on finishing his high school career at Ligonier Valley.

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Avonworth football standout Kyros Thorpe seeks postseason eligibility
Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe has made an immediate impact since transferring from Central Catholic, but it’s unknown whether he’ll be eligible for the football playoffs.

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Springdale varsity assistant coach and junior high head coach Giulio Tommarello grabs a bite to eat with a few of his players. The Springdale football program hosts a dinner for varsity and junior high players once a week to get the their younger players accustomed to the varsity program.
Springdale football hopes to see long-term benefits from revival of junior high program
There are several crucial parts of a high school football team, but one of the most important — and the one that can produce long-term success — is the establishment of a reliable junior high program.

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Melissa Smith, a psychologist with Hempfield Area School District, talks to players on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School before they play against Greensburg Salem.
Football, soccer, volleyball coverage this week on Trib HSSN
September 1, 2019
We labor into a week of broadcasts with plenty of high school football and the debut of several other scholastic sports on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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WPIAL football player of the week: Week 1
Last year, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart quarterback Tyler Bradley had a huge season, throwing for 3,364 yards and 45 touchdowns in leading the Chargers to their first WPIAL football championship.

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Ligonier Valley’s Ethan Boring makes a one-handed catch during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Ligonier.
United forfeits Week 2 game to Ligonier Valley
United School District informed Ligonier Valley officials late Saturday the football team will forfeit its Week 2 game Saturday because of a lack of healthy players.

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Freeport’s Ben Lane tries to break a tackle attempt by Derry’s Matt McDowell during Friday’s game.
Freeport football team reflects on fortitude after rally comes up short
August 31, 2019
Freeport football coach John Gaillot was emotional Friday night when asked to evaluate his team’s performance in a 35-27 loss to Big East Conference rival Derry.

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Dallas Paolino (middle) participates in drills with other players during Carlynton football practice at the school Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.
5 takeaways from Week 1 of high school football action
Carlynton accomplished something Friday the program hadn’t done in 14 years.

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Aliquippa’s Chinua Solomon is pursued by Clairton’s Dontae Sanders (left) and Wayne Wade III (right) on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.
WPIAL football rankings through Week 1
Class 6A

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