Football

Serra Catholic’s Pharoh Fisher scores against Neshannock in the WPIAL Class 2A first round Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

Beaver Falls puts WPIAL Class 2A title on line vs. Serra Catholic

November 25, 2021

As the Serra Catholic football team prepares to make its first WPIAL championship appearance in 14 years, one thing is for certain: The Eagles aren’t content with simply being in the big game.

Central Vallley’s Jackson Tonya tackles Aliquippa’s Nate Lindsey during the second quarter Sept. 10.

Chick’s Picks thankful for WPIAL championship football this holiday weekend

Welcome to Week 13.

Coaches John Ruane of Penn-Trafford and Matt Humbert of Belle Vernon have built their teams into consistent winners.

Ruane, Humbert build Penn-Trafford, Belle Vernon into consistent contenders

The local coaches who will try to lead their teams to WPIAL football championships on Saturday at Heinz Field have more in common than a desire to break through.

OLSH quarterback Neimiah Azeem hands off to Stephen Greer during practice Aug. 3 in Clinton.

WPIAL Class A football championship breakdown: Bishop Canevin vs. OLSH

WPIAL Class A football championship

Bishop Canevin’s Brandon Travis (44) celebrates with Lesae Lacks after a first-half touchdown against Leechburg on Oct 8.

Bishop Canevin, OLSH both looking for school’s 2nd WPIAL title in Class A final

Having one WPIAL football championship in the trophy case is good, but having two is twice as nice.

Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza is tackled by Central Catholic’s Keith Cushenberry (24) in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game last Saturday at Norwin.

Trib 10: Big power-rankings shake-up before Heinz Field showdowns

November 24, 2021

With many head-to-head matchups last weekend and the district field whittled to only 11, there was a big shuffling of the power deck heading into the final weekend of November.

Central Vallley’s Jayvin Thompson intercepts a pass over Aliquippa’s Cyair Clark during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at The Pit in Aliquippa.

2021 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 13

Football

Central Catholic’s Rashad Wheeler breaks up a pass intended for Penn-Trafford’s Brett Laffoon in the end zone during the fourth quarter of the 2015 WPIAL Class AAA championship game. Central Catholic won, 24-17.

Penn-Trafford hunting elusive WPIAL football title

November 23, 2021

Penn-Trafford has a storied football program, but its resume is missing a couple of key items: WPIAL and PIAA titles.

Mt. Lebanon players celebrate their win over Central Catholic in the WPIAL Class 6A final Saturday night.

Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Nov. 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

Bob Palko knows a thing to two about winning championships.

Mt. Lebanon head coach Bob Palko leads his team onto the field for their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.

PIAA releases sites, times for state football quarterfinal round

PIAA football playoffs

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes carries against Central Valley’s Jack Bible during game on Sept. 10 , 2021, at The Pit.

Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2021 Week 12

November 21, 2021

Aliquippa continued to build on its astonishing WPIAL football record Friday when it beat McKeesport in double overtime to reach the district championship game for a 14th consecutive year.

Westmoreland notebook: Greensburg Salem’s McChesney ideal Fralic Award candidate

Greensburg Salem senior Billy McChesney is a standout football player and heavyweight wrestler.

Peters Township’s Jacob Macosko can’t catch North Hills’ Robert Dickerson as he scores a touchdown during a Class 5A playoff game Nov. 5.

North Hills football season defined by close games

The North Hills football team was able to welcome back full capacity crowds at Martorelli Stadium this fall. And they definitely gave the red-and-white-clad faithful their money’s worth.

Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger scores a second-quarter touchdown against Gateway during a WPIAL Class 5A playoff game Nov. 12.

Gutsy performance helped Penn Hills advance in WPIAL football playoffs

All the time the Penn Hills football team’s coaching staff dedicated to knowing their players paid off Nov. 12 at Gateway.

Brentwood’s Daniel Cochran (right) deflects a pass intended for Leechburg’s Logan Kline in the first half Friday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Leechburg.

George Guido: Leechburg is 1st in Alle-Kiski Valley to score 500

November 20, 2021

In a season of firsts, first-time-sinces and never-wases, Leechburg attained a milestone that wasn’t apparent until the season ended with a 39-18 loss to Cornell.

Westinghouse coach Donta Green and Roderick Jeter.

Farrell’s ground game puts end to ‘heck of a season’ for Westinghouse

Westinghouse knew about Farrell’s rushing attack. The Bulldogs were up to the challenge, but it still wasn’t enough.

Hampton’s Benny Haselrig makes a diving touchdown catch as Thomas Jefferson’s Angelo Volomino defends on Nov. 12 at Fridley Field in Hampton.

Hampton football wraps up historic season

Following their WPIAL playoff loss to Thomas Jefferson, the Hampton senior football players gathered at midfield inside a quiet, emptied Fridley Field.