Football

Bishop Canevin and Greensburg Central Catholic football players take part in the coin toss before their game Sept. 1, 2023, in Carbon.
Bishop Canevin revs up in victory against Greensburg Central Catholic
September 1, 2023
Greensburg Central Catholic was hoping Bishop Canevin would be rusty because the highly touted Crusaders did not play a game or scrimmage last week.

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Southmoreland’s Cameron Phillips is chased by Ligonier Valley’s Bryce Vida (34) and Aiden Mulheren (15) on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Ligonier.
Da’sjon Craggette carries Southmoreland to blowout victory
The spotlight on a pair of Westmoreland County running backs with 200-yard games last week during the opening night of high school football shifted Friday night to Southmoreland’s Da’sjon Craggette.

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Freeport players huddle after their game against South Allegheny on Sept. 1, 2023, at Freeport.
Freeport jumps out of gate in rout of South Allegheny
Freeport coach John Gaillot wasn’t going to kick to South Allegheny standout Cameron Epps under any circumstances.

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Bethel Park head coach Phil Peckich watches his team work out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Bethel Park.
Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon ignore talk of ‘down year’ after coaching change, graduations
New head coaches. Rosters hurt by graduation. Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon came into this football season with similar situations.

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North Hills coach Pat Carey works with Julius Green during practice Aug. 9.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 1 2023
August 31, 2023
Most of the district teams knocked off the rust, buckled the chin straps tight and began the 2023 high school football season last week in Week Zero.

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Highlands’ Luke Bombalski is a member of the 2023 football team.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 1
August 30, 2023
Player of the week

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Kiski Area quarterback Carson Heinle throws against Plum last Friday.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
Friday

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Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca sacks Woodland Hills quarterback Cam Walter during the first half on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Wolvarena.
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Friday

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Burrell takes the field against Jeannette for its season opener Friday, Aug. 26, 2023.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 28, 2023
August 27, 2023
While most of the WPIAL schools took part in Week Zero football action, the entire district will line it up and kick it off this weekend here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Pat Smith throws during a 7-on-7 competition.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week Zero
In high school football, defense plays big in November when championships are at stake.

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Union quarterback Braylon Thomas
High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2023: Union gets past Mohawk in season-opening barnburner
Braylon Thomas scored his second rushing touchdown of the fourth quarter on a 13-yard quarterback draw with 32 seconds remaining to give Union a wild, 40-36 come-from-behind win over Mohawk in a nonconference season opener Saturday.

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Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner slides for a first down against Woodland Hills on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at the Wolvarena.
Trib HSSN WPIAL high school football rankings: Week ending Aug. 27, 2023
August 26, 2023
WPIAL football rankings

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Over the past two meetings with Kiski Area, Plum running back Nick Odom has rushed for a combined 354 yards and four touchdowns.
AK Valley high school football notebook: Plum celebrates 800th game with victory
Plum played the 800th game in program history Friday night, and the Mustangs celebrated with a win at rival Kiski Area.

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Southmoreland’s Chase Fulmer plays against McGuffey on Aug. 25, 2023, at Southmoreland.
Strong 2nd half performance leads Southmoreland past McGuffey
August 25, 2023
What a difference 20 minutes can make.

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The Franklin Regional band marches to the sidelines prior to the start of a high school football game between Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Regional on Aug. 25, 2023, in Murrysville.
Thomas Jefferson makes quick work of Franklin Regional
Thomas Jefferson is hoping to extend its string of WPIAL playoff appearances in football to 29 this season. Judging by Friday’s opening night performance, the Jaguars could be well on their way.

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The Apollo-Ridge and Leechburg football teams take part in the coin toss before their game Aug. 25, 2023, at Leechburg.
Schrock carries load for Apollo-Ridge in win over Leechburg
Karter Schrock missed almost the entire 2022 season with a left knee injury.

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Burrell’s Tyler Maglisco (5) braces for contact against Jeannette’s Jayce Powell (right) on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, at Burrell High School.
Jeannette rallies in 4th quarter to defeat Burrell
Many people might think the Jeannette Jayhawks aren’t the same as years past.

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Highlands players warm up before their football game at Ambridge on Aug. 25, 2023, in Ambridge.
Highlands football recovers to rout Ambridge in opener
The second quarter of Friday’s season opener against Ambridge didn’t go quite as planned for Highlands.

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Westinghouse’s Taymir O’Neal sacks Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins during their PIAA Class 2A state semifinal on Dec. 2, 2022 at West Mifflin.
After breakout season, Westinghouse embraces heightened expectations
Last season, Westinghouse had a fairy tale season that ended at the doorstep of a state championship. However, the Bulldogs have turned the page as they head into a new season with a new cast.

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Perry’s Julian Walker at 2023 media day Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 at Highmark Stadium.
Perry looks for Julian Walker to lead young team back to postseason
After consecutive seasons of missing the City League playoffs, the Perry Traditional Academy football team clinched a playoff berth in 2022. This season, the Commodores are looking to take the next step in year two under Stephen Hale.

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