Football
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Saturday football hasn’t completely disappeared from WPIAL schedules
August 5, 2022
Are you old enough to remember when high school football carried a nice one-two punch every weekend?
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Rule change impacts intentional grounding calls
August 3, 2022
Many fans may think they are experts on the rules of high school football, making sure everybody in their section knows when they have witnessed a “bad call.”
Countdown to kickoff 2022: New WPIAL playoff format limits wild cards
August 2, 2022
The term “wild card” has become synonymous with playoff formats.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Nearly 3 dozen teams welcome new coaches
August 1, 2022
New faces, new places, new hopes, new dreams.
Countdown to kickoff 2022: Flashback to 2021 WPIAL high school football season
July 31, 2022
While the Trib HSSN staff prepares you like no other for the upcoming 2022 high school football season over the next three weeks, let’s start our Countdown to Kickoff 2022 with a refresher course on a historic season.
George Guido: New rules by national federation designed with football safety in mind
July 30, 2022
Football players’ safety was paramount in the eyes of rulesmakers from the National Federation of State High School Associations when planning seven changes for the upcoming season.
As Brashear’s other D1 linebacker, Kameron Cheatom ready to make a name for himself
July 28, 2022
On many other football teams, Kameron Cheatom would be the most talked about player on the roster. At Brashear, that title rightfully belongs to teammate Ta’Mere Robinson, the top-ranked recruit in Pennsylvania.
Life takes a ‘big twist’ for new Derry football coach as he aims to rebuild program
July 27, 2022
Derry football coach Mike Arone enters his first season looking for passionate players. Not just any old players, but dependable kids with a run-through-the-wall mentality.
WPIAL approves extra year of eligibility for Aliquippa athlete injured in shooting
July 25, 2022
The WPIAL approved an extra year of eligibility for Aliquippa’s Antonyo “Sunny” Anderson, a multi-sport athlete who was seriously injured in a shooting 14 months ago.
Latrobe ringing in season with new coach, different outlook
July 24, 2022
Ron Prady has not shown his players the bling.
Latrobe football team earns long-awaited 7-on-7 win on its home field
July 21, 2022
As Penn-Trafford’s final deep pass attempt sailed out of the end zone and fell incomplete, players from Latrobe jumped into each other’s arms and bounced around in a sudden swell of excitement.
WPIAL administrator: High school NIL deals could lead to manipulation
July 19, 2022
Name, Image and Likeness deals could improve the lives of some high school athletes, but there’s also real concern about manipulation by misguided adults, says the WPIAL’s top administrator.
Southmoreland senior honors coach’s memory with youth camp
Kaleb Tkacs was 5-foot-10 and weighed 160 pounds when he joined the Southmoreland football team as a freshman.
Gateway lineman Matt Brooks finds perfect fit with Duquesne
July 17, 2022
Matt Brooks struck up a strong connection while talking with new Duquesne defensive line coach Reggie Wells Jr.
Westmoreland notebook: WCCA 7-on-7 tournament returns
July 16, 2022
The “skill” guys — the quarterbacks, running backs, receivers and defensive backs — will be on display Thursday at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Larry Sellitto Memorial 7-on-7 Football Championship, a sure sign high school football is fast approaching.
George Guido: 1st Willie Thrower QB Camp a success
Even if you’re the returning Willie Thrower Award winner, there’s always more to learn.
Richmond a ‘perfect fit’ for Mt. Lebanon’s Kade Capristo
July 15, 2022
Kade Capristo was looking for a college football program that shared his mindset — just win football games.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Transfer to prep school a tough decision for Franklin Regional lineman
Andrew Nesler is on the move.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson
July 13, 2022
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
2022 Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star Team: Central Catholic’s Anthony Speca
July 12, 2022
Editor’s note: The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 15 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park.
