Football

Cooper Hornack and Burrell shook off a rough start to qualify for the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs.

Strong finish provides optimism for future of Burrell football

November 29, 2021

The Burrell football season changed in a flash — literally.

Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli celebrates after defeating Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 13

November 28, 2021

Penn-Trafford started as hot as the weather in its much anticipated WPIAL Class 5A football championship game against top-seeded and unbeaten Moon.

Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli hoists the WPIAL championship trophy next to coach John Ruane after defeating Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A final Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

Explosive plays carry Penn-Trafford football past Moon in WPIAL title game

Moon football coach Ryan Linn said earlier in the week that the team that it the big pass play would probably win.

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander eludes North Catholic’s Kyle Tipinski to score his second touchdown during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

PIAA announces sites for football semifinals

With the WPIAL football playoffs and the Highway to Heinz in the rearview mirror, the focus now turns to the PIAA postseason and the Road to Hershey.

Pine-Richland players take to the field to play against Penn-Trafford on Nov. 19 at Gateway Senior High School.

Injury woes changed course of Pine-Richland football season

Coaches never want to use injuries as an excuse, and Pine-Richland football coach Steve Campos is no different in that regard.

Penn Hills’ Amir Key cuts back on the Moon defense setting up a touchdown during WPIAL Class 5A semifinal action Nov. 19.

Penn Hills football team showed development during playoff season

Development is a priority in the Penn Hills football program.

Penn-Trafford head coach John Ruane celebrates after defeating Moon, 24-21, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class 5A final by the numbers: Penn-Trafford 24, Moon 21

November 27, 2021

Penn-Trafford 24, Moon 21

Aliquippa head coach Mike Warfield tries to avoid the water cooler as time expires against Belle Vernon in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday at Heinz Field.

Belle Vernon big-play offense runs into Aliquippa roadblock

Belle Vernon made it to the WPIAL championship game with highlight-reel plays that punctuated short scoring drives. It was almost the team’s trademark.

Aliquippa’s Cyair Clark picks up a first down against Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class 4A finals by the numbers: Aliquippa 28, Belle Vernon 13

Aliquippa 28, Belle Vernon 13

Central Valley’s Jayvin Thompson celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against North Catholic on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15

Central Valley 52, North Catholic 15

Central Valley coach Mark Lyons celebrates with his team while receiving the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating North C atholic in Class 3A final on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

Central Valley rolls to 3rd straight WPIAL Class 3A championship

Though the school is in just its 12th year of existence, the trophy case at Central Valley High School is getting crowded.

Moon’s Joe Cotton (center) celebrates his touchdown with Anthony Dines (left) and Elijah Davis during their game against Bethel Park on Friday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Tiger Stadium in Moon.

How to listen to Saturday’s 2021 WPIAL football championships on Trib HSSN

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Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock has rushed and thrown for more than 1,000 yards this season.

Rematch between Belle Vernon, Aliquippa has more on the line this time around

Saturday is Round 2 between Belle Vernon and Aliquippa, only this time the stakes are a little higher than their last meeting.

Serra Catholic’s Terrell Booth intercepts a pass infront of Beaver Falls’ Mekhi Clark and returns it for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Heinz Field.

WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Serra Catholic 35, Beaver Falls 12

November 26, 2021

Serra Catholic 35, Beaver Falls 12

Mt. Lebanon’s Eli Heidenreich scored three touchdowns against McDowell on Friday night.

Mt. Lebanon rolls into PIAA semifinals behind 3 TDs from Eli Heidenreich

Mt. Lebanon wide receiver/defensive back Eli Heidenreich didn’t see McDowell junior Christian Santiago’s 27-yard touchdown run as a sign of a potential WPIAL Class 6A championship hangover.