Football

Norwin notebook: Passing game starting to click for Knights

September 16, 2023

Mike Brown expected Norwin’s passing offense to flourish once the quarterback and receivers established their timing.

Hampton coach Steve Sciullo talks with running back Brock Borgo and quarterback Adrian Midgley during preseason practice, Midgley is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Hampton football offers no excuses after rough start

The Hampton football team could blame its dreadful start this season on a number of factors.

Cornell’s C.J. Jackson throws a pass on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Cornell.

WPIAL Class A roundup: C.J. Jackson throws 4 TDs as Cornell moves to 4-0

C.J. Jackson threw for 161 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 3 Cornell to a 41-0 victory over Avella (2-2, 0-1) in the Class A Black Hills Conference on Friday night.

Burrell’s Tyler Maglisco (5), shown against Valley last week, scored against Serra Catholic on Friday night.

WPIAL Class 2A football roundup: Burrell edges Serra Catholic in Allegheny Conference

Tyler Maglisco scored on a 5-yard touchdown run and Devin Beattie caught the 2-point conversion pass from Stevie Hasson as Burrell picked up a thrilling, 8-7 Class 2A Allegheny Conference victory over Serra Catholic (0-4, 0-1) on Friday night.

Jeannette’s Payton Molter runs past Frazier’s Chase Fulmer on Friday.

Molter’s perfect night, defense help lead Jeannette to rout of Frazier

Jeannette found its offensive mojo Friday and had no problems picking up an Eastern Conference win at Frazier’s Commodores Field.

Peters Township and South Fayette play Friday at South Fayette.

Peters Township dominant in shutout of South Fayette

On a clear, cool night, Peters Township kept the South Fayette homecoming crowd quiet and blanked the Lions to open play in the 5A Allegheny Six Conference.

Montour and Aliquippa play a nonconference game Sept. 15, 2023, at Heinz Field.

Despite some anxious 2nd-half moments, Aliquippa puts away Montour

A pair of undefeated teams squared off in a pivotal Class 4A Parkway Conference matchup when Aliquippa took on Montour on Friday night at the new Heinz Field.

Clairton routs Riverview to keep hot streak going

September 15, 2023

After returning to form last week in a runaway victory over Our Lady of Sacred Heart, putting back-to-back shutouts and an 0-2 start in the rear view, the Clairton Bears made a number of big plays and racked up 487 yards of offense in route to a 35-3 victory over the Riverview Raiders.

Franklin Regional and Gateway players take part in the coin toss before their game Sept. 15, 2023, at Gateway.

Gateway makes 2nd-half statement, wins conference opener over Franklin Regional

Gateway limped into its Class 5A Big East Conference opener with Franklin Regional on Friday night with an 0-3 record and promptly fell behind Franklin Regional in the first half.

Belle Vernon running back Quinton Martin (25) breaks free as teammate Alonzo Wade (4) leads the way Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

Belle Vernon beats Penn-Trafford in battle of champions

Belle Vernon and Penn-Trafford have won WPIAL and PIAA championships the past two seasons — Belle Vernon in 2022 and Penn-Trafford in 2021.

The Westmoreland County Courthouse in Greensburg is illuminted in the distance during a high school football game between Washington and Greensburg Central Catholic on Sept. 15, 2023, in Hempfield.

Class 2A No. 1 Washington takes control early in win over Greensburg Central Catholic

Washington coach Mike Bosnic cracked a smile when reminded of his team’s elevated standing in the WPIAL rankings as the Pennsylvania high school football season nears the halfway point.

Southmoreland’s Kadin Keefer (6) is hit by Knoch’s Ethan Alwine (13) on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Knoch High School.

Knoch defense rises to occasion, slows Southmoreland ground game in shutout win

Knoch senior lineman Bennett Shaw remembers walking the halls of school last season, his team in the middle of what would be a 1-9 campaign, and, as he put it, people making fun of the football players.

Mt. Pleasant’s Luke Nicotera (left) and Valley’s Zayaan Farron battle for a ball during their game Sept. 15, 2023, at Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant extends winning streak with victory over Valley

One thing was certain on Friday night at Mount Pleasant Stadium: The Vikings were going to win.

West Mifflin’s Rico Steele works out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in West Mifflin.

5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 3: Preseason contenders cope with 0-3 starts

West Mifflin started the season ranked second in WPIAL Class 3A, but the Titans are still winless after three weeks.

High school roundup for Sept. 14, 2023: Braylon Thomas throws for 4 TDs, runs for 2 more in Union win

September 14, 2023

Braylon Thomas threw for 187 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 124 yards and two more scores to lead Union to a 40-8 victory over Shenango in the Class A Big 7 Conference on Thursday night.

Aliquippa quarterback Quentin Goode throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 3 2023

While Class 6A and 5A may have had a head start with two conference games each the last two weeks, much of the rest of the WPIAL joins the fun as the starter’s pistol goes off this weekend with 43 conference football games highlighting Week 3 in the WPIAL.