Football
Mt. Lebanon tops Class 6A all-state football team as Bob Palko, Alex Tecza win individual awards
December 29, 2021
Mt. Lebanon won its first state title behind a veteran coach, a dynamic offensive trio and toughness at the line of scrimmage.
Trib HSSN Top 21 Stories of 2021: Championship droughts put on ice
December 28, 2021
The year 2021 wasn’t one giant leap for mankind, but it was one big step back toward “normalcy” for all of us, especially the high school athletes from around the WPIAL.
Valley News Dispatch Defensive Player of the Year: Kiski Area’s Brayden Dunmire
December 25, 2021
Alle-Kiski Valley Defensive Player of the Year
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Ligonier Valley’s Beitel learned from late Laurel Valley coach
December 24, 2021
Ligonier Valley football coach Roger Beitel always admired Jerry Page.
Allegheny 7 Offensive Player of the Year Kyle Tipinski finds family, stability at North Catholic
December 21, 2021
At 18, Kyle Tipinski has overcome a number of obstacles, but he eventually found a stable home environment.
Pine Creek Journal notebook: Football stars put pen to paper
December 19, 2021
A pair of Pine-Richland football players, Jalen Klemm and Jeremiah Hasley, made their college commitments official during the early national signing day Wednesday.
Accolades pile up after Hampton football’s record-breaking season
December 18, 2021
When the Hampton football players turned in their equipment after the winningest season in program history, their coaches gave them something in return.
Norwin Star notebook: Knights special teams duo earns spot at national showcase
Xander Smith and Joey Castle were a one-two special teams punch for Norwin this season. Smith centered long snaps to Castle, who boomed punts into orbit.
Trib 10: 4 state champs sit atop final power rankings
December 15, 2021
The 2021 football season is over, and there were a lot of district teams that felt the power this fall.
Westmoreland football players make it official on signing day
It’s been quite a few days for Cade Yacamelli.
Gateway’s Patrick Body looks forward to joining College Football Playoff qualifier Cincinnati
Patrick Body is confident.
Big Seven: Cornell, Rochester lead all-conference team, share top player awards
December 14, 2021
The Big Seven was competitive this fall, with every team winning at least two conference games.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Dec. 13, 2021
December 13, 2021
When the high school football season hits November and December, every team left is talented. So what separates the teams that come up short, those that settle for silver, from those special groups that bring home the gold?
Trib HSSN football player of the week: Dec. 13, 2021
In 10 regular season games, Central Valley running back Landon Alexander rushed for 1,362 yards, an average of more than 136 yards per game.
Westmoreland County senior spotlight: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Cole Spivak
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PIAA Class 6A football championship breakdown: Mt. Lebanon vs. St. Joseph’s Prep
December 11, 2021
PIAA Class 6A football championship
PIAA factoids for Saturday’s Class 6A, 3A state championship games
December 10, 2021
In 34 years of PIAA football playoffs, the WPIAL has never had more than three state champions crowned in a single year.
PIAA factoids for Friday’s Class 5A, 2A state championship games
December 9, 2021
In 34 years of PIAA football playoffs, the WPIAL has never had more than three state champions crowned in a single year.
Unsung senior linebacker leads Serra Catholic’s devastating defense
December 8, 2021
In last week’s PIAA Class 2A semifinal victory over Farrell, five players totaled 10-plus tackles for Serra Catholic’s stout defensive unit.
