Football

Elizabeth Forward coach Mike Collodi leads practice on Aug. 7, 2019.

Youthful Elizabeth Forward aims to reload after 8-2 season

August 22, 2019

After three straight winning seasons, a pair of playoff appearances and back-to-back conference championships, Mike Collodi acknowledges the upcoming football season will be different than in years past at Elizabeth Forward.

Bentworth’s Trent Cavanaugh returns for the 2019 season.

Bentworth confident it can build on last season’s success despite graduation losses

When a team is struggling, sometimes a shakeup helps. A change in the lineup, a change of scenery or a different pre-game ritual can help to turn a team’s fortunes.

California’s Cochise Ryan returns for the 2019 season.

New coach with winning ways ignites optimism at California

Four months ago, the California football program was shrouded in uncertainty. Pressed with the desire to spend more time with his family, Darrin Dillow, the Trojans’ coach for the past four seasons, resigned.

South Allegheny’s Chase Nicomatti returns for the 2019 season.

South Allegheny football team eager for fresh start after 2018 collapse

Success in sports often can often be fleeting. A winning formula quickly can turn sour when injuries and adversity hit, spiraling wins into losses in an instant.

Serra Catholic’s Ray Holmes returns for the 2019 season.

Time for young core of Serra Catholic football team to rise up

Pat Brennan, Khalil Smith, Bernard Lawson, Matt Ulishney, Noah South and Mark Banner.

Frazier’s Bobby Boggs returns for the 2019 season.

Successful summer makes Frazier eager to get started under new coach

If Greg Boggs, Frazier’s new football coach, was hoping to show his team proof of concept, he didn’t have to wait long.

Charleroi’s Legend Davis returns for the 2019 season.

Puzzle pieces need placed for talented Charleroi

There’s something surrounding the Charleroi football team that hasn’t been there the past few seasons: a semblance of mystery.

Ringgold’s James Minnie returns for the 2019 season.

New coach helps Ringgold forget about last season

Last season is a wash for the Ringgold football team. New coach Darwin Manges has made that abundantly clear to his players and those around the program.

Steel Valley’s Eshawn Carter gets past Wilmington Area’s Colton Richards during the 2A PIAA semifinal Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at Ambridge High School.

Woodland Hills transfer Eshawn Carter among 3 WPIAL hearings scheduled for Thursday

Woodland Hills transfer Eshawn Carter and two incoming freshmen at Aliquippa will have their football eligibility decided Thursday during hearing at the WPIAL office in Green Tree.

Westinghouse’s Dayon Hayes is a Pitt recruit and one of the premier players in Western Pennsylvania

Pitt recruit Hayes, Westinghouse set sights on City League title

August 21, 2019

Allderdice knocked Westinghouse out of the City Leagues playoffs the past two seasons, and the Bulldogs aren’t too happy about it.

University Prep linebacker Michael Snowden

University Prep football gathering explosive, experienced offense

The University Prep football team enters City League play this season boasting a roster brimming with talent and a good deal of experience, especially on the offensive side of the ball.

Brashear head coach Don Schmidt instructs quarterback Sincere Kimbrough during a July 30, 2019 preseason practice.

Brashear looks to rebound after rocky start with new coach

Don Schmidt had a rough start to his coaching tenure at Brashear last season. Schmidt hopes a new Bulls squad led by underclassmen will right the ship as they look to fly under the radar in the City League.

Allderdice junior quarterback Shaku’r Pack throws a pass during an August 14, 2019 preseason practice at Allderdice High School.

Allderdice football looks for three-peat in City League

Allderdice has been on top of the City League the past two seasons. The Dragons will look to make to make it a three-peat this season.

Seton LaSalle’s Max Schipani returns for the 2019 season.

Seton LaSalle football team hopes to rebound with new coach

Seton LaSalle is ready to get back to the top.

Pine-Richland lineman Trent Miller prepares for the 2019-2020 season August 7, 2019.

WPIAL teams highlight Trib HSSN high school football preseason state rankings

Whether you are a fan of your local district team or like to know what’s going on in high school football around Pennsylvania, the TribLive High School Sports Network has you covered this fall.

PIAA upholds District 6 ruling on Ligonier Valley’s Kyle Silk

Unless Kyle Silk’s family pursues legal action, his senior football season is over before it started.

Springdale’s Christian Vokes carries the ball during practice Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Springdale.

Vokes hopes to use strength, speed to lift Springdale to success

After missing the WPIAL playoffs for just the second time in 17 seasons last year, the Springdale Dynamos are set to make a 2019 drive toward the postseason.

Kiski Area junior wide receiver Jason Baker has not played football since seventh grade.

A-K Valley football Q&A with Kiski Area’s Jason Baker

In an effort to revamp his team, Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert dug into the depths of the high school to recruit student-athletes he believed could help improve their chances this season.