Football
The Birdie puts his faith in A-K Valley teams
August 28, 2019
When the Birdie came into the office Monday he was as mad as a fantasy football team owner who had just drafted Andrew Luck with his first-round pick five minutes before he made his retirement announcement.
High school football schedule for Week 1
Thursday
Westmoreland football Q&A with Greensburg Central Catholic’s Brandon Brown
Teammates and coaches like to call Brandon Brown “Slow-mo” when he practices.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 1
Anthony Giansante
Championship contenders Gateway, Penn-Trafford to Battle for the Bell
For whom will the bell chime late Friday night at Warrior Stadium — No. 1 Gateway or No. 3 Penn-Trafford?
Derry, Freeport coaches expect another battle in Big East Conference opener
If you were to compare the Derry and Freeport football teams this season, you might not find many differences, and both coaches take pride in that sentiment.
Penn-Trafford honoring late coach John Yaccino with helmet decals
Penn-Trafford players are wearing a “JY” decal on the back of their helmets this season to remember former head coach John Yaccino. The Warriors’ leader from 1988-95, Yaccino died in March at age 78.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Week Zero
August 26, 2019
Every team that played a Week Zero game wanted to begin the new high school football season with a bang.
Several broadcasts on tab this week on Trib HSSN
August 25, 2019
High school football once again is the appetizer, main course and dessert on the scholastic menu this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Week Zero
Connellsville junior running back Ky’Ron Craggette had a win in Week Zero on his “bucket” list.
Zuriah Fisher returns 2 fumbles for touchdowns as Aliquippa tops Clairton
The first game in defense of their WPIAL and PIAA football championships was far from a masterpiece, but when big plays were needed, Aliquippa answered the bell like a true champion.
High school football roundup for Aug. 24, 2019
August 24, 2019
The game might have been a day late, but a second trip to Beaver County paid off for McGuffey on Saturday night.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Springdale enjoys ‘crazy, fun night’
Springdale and Deer Lakes didn’t play Week Zero games last year, so the teams decided to match up for the first time since 1993.
Defending WPIAL Class A champ OLSH rallies past City League’s Westinghouse
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart dealt the deciding blow in a game of momentum swings as the Chargers defense put a stop to Westinghouse’s shot at victory in the final minute to secure a 33-30 win in the Western Pa. Everyone Classic at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek.
Penn-Trafford’s dynamic duo becoming a trio
It was only one game, but a new name is emerging as a potential star on the Penn-Trafford football team.
5 takeaways from Week Zero of high school football action
Two hundred yards is a good night for any WPIAL passer, but nowadays that’s not enough for some quarterbacks.
Westmoreland football notebook: Latrobe gets much-needed win in opener
It had been nearly a decade since Latrobe opened the season with a win.
National Christian Academy rolls past Imani Christian
In just its sixth year of football, National Christian Academy has designs on becoming a national powerhouse.
Ambridge officials blunder conjures memories of Valley-Ford City mix-up
Week Zero’s McGuffey-Ambridge officiating snafu was as bizarre as it was confusing.
Week Zero’s top performers in passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week Zero high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
