Football

Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza carries for a long gain against Central Catholic on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 6

October 10, 2021

Mt. Lebanon senior running back Alex Tecza could do nothing about the weather in Week 6 as a series of storms forced the stoppage, then the suspension of the Blue Devils’ big No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown against visiting Central Catholic.

Penn Hills’ Khalil Barley-Morrow lifts Amir Key after scoring a touchdown against Upper St. Clair’s on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Upper St. Clair High School.

New-look offensive line helps pave way for Penn Hills

Khalil Barley-Morrow didn’t dream of being the starting center for the Penn Hills football team.

Serra Catholic quarterback Max Rocco looks on at practice.

Rocco, Serra Catholic have high expectations amidst unbeaten run

As a quarterback, Max Rocco appreciates the work of the center along the offensive line.

Apollo-Ridge takes the field to play Shady Side Academy on Oct. 9, 2021, at Shady Side Academy.

Bellinotti makes big plays as Shady Side Academy beats Apollo-Ridge

October 9, 2021

Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti made a considerable number of big plays Saturday afternoon.

Penn-Trafford’s Cade Yacamelli (5) carries the ball against Gateway on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Penn-Trafford High School.

Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: P-T still savoring win over Gateway

Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium was alive with goings-on Friday night. It was the hub of Harrison City as the stadium lit up a rainy community.

Moon head coach Ryan Linn talks with his team after practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Moon.

Top-ranked Moon edges Peters Township to stay undefeated

The difference between the first half and the second half of the Moon at Peters Township Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference football game was night and day.

Hampton’s inside linebacker Jayden Resch plays against Greensburg Salem on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at Hampton High School.

Resch provides physical, intelligent presence in middle of Hampton defense

Hampton’s Jacque DeMatteo has sought two traits in his middle linebacker during 22 seasons as a WPIAL football coach.

Fox Chapel’s Collin Dietz leads the Foxes offense.

Fox Chapel football team leans on Dietz, balanced offense

There’s no doubt Fox Chapel’s had one of the toughest football schedules around over the first seven games of the season.

Aliquippa quarterback Quentin Goode throws a pass during practice on Aug. 17, 2021, in Aliquippa.

No. 3 Aliquippa cruises past Chartiers Valley in Parkway Conference clash

A fast start propelled third-seeded Aliquippa to a 48-13 victory in a WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference showdown at Chartiers Valley on Friday night.

Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock eluides the Ringgold defense on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.

Belle Vernon fends off Ringgold upset bid

The rains came at the start of the second half, and then lightning followed on the third possession after halftime Friday night at Joe Montana Stadium.

Elizabeth Forward’s Kyle Flournoy carries the ball against South Allegheny on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.

Elizabeth Forward capitalizes on South Allegheny mistakes in Interstate victory

Elizabeth Forward used a number of South Allegheny miscues to take a commanding three-score lead after the first 10 minutes Friday night and cruised to a 36-7 win over its WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference rivals at Glassport Memorial Stadium.

OLSH quarterback Neimiah Azeem hands off to Stephen Greer during practice on Aug. 3, 2021, in Clinton.

WPIAL Class A roundup: No. 2 OLSH edges Union in double overtime

Stephen Greer scored on a 6-yard run in overtime to cap No. 2 OLSH’s 37-36 comeback win against Union (5-1, 3-1) in the WPIAL Class A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.

Laurel running back Luke McCoy works out during practice on Aug. 4, 2021.

WPIAL Class 2A roundup: No. 4 Laurel stays undefeated with win over New Brighton

Luke McCoy ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns and caught a 47-yard scoring pass as No. 4 Laurel scored a 42-7 victory over New Brighton (2-5, 1-3) in the WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference on Friday night.

Montour’s Caleb Williams carries during practice on Aug. 18, 2021, in Robinson.

WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Williams helps Montour to victory over Blackhawk

Caleb Williams ran for 263 yards and two touchdowns to lead Montour past Blackhawk, 28-27, in a WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference game Friday night.

Bethel Park head coach Brian Delallo looks on during a 7 on 7 high school football tournament Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Bethel Park.

WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Bethel Park rolls past No. 4 South Fayette

Troy Volpatti rushed for 181 yards and three touchdowns to lead Bethel Park to a 27-7 win over No. 4 South Fayette (4-3, 0-2) in the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference on Friday night.