Sports
Countdown to kickoff: Only a handful of teams still play Saturday games
August 16, 2024
There was a time when Saturday afternoon marked a busy end to a high school football weekend.
Senior leaders out to turn things around for Ligonier Valley
The 2023 football season didn’t go well for Ligonier Valley.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Hempfield looking for new coach
Hempfield is in the process of interviewing for a new wrestling coach.
Kucic, Kiski Area football ready to prove doubters wrong
Landon Kucic acquired a unique nickname early in his tackle football career.
With co-op boosting roster numbers, optimism abounds at OLSH
Donnie Militzer wanted to be proactive following a nightmarish 2023 season. Toward the end of the season, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart’s football program was only dressing 17 or 18 players. Militzer went to athletic director Mike McDonald in the offseason with a request.
Ligonier Valley looks to rebound after rare losing season
A 2-8 season didn’t sit well with the Ligonier Valley football team and coach Roger Beitel in 2023.
Apollo-Ridge aims to rebound in new-look Allegheny Conference
Senior Ryan Lydon said he and his Apollo-Ridge teammates have a chip on their shoulder to get back on track this season and challenge for a spot in the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs.
Class 2A contender Steel Valley building around Donald Barksdale
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
2024 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the tight ends
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top tight ends for the 2024 season.
South Park to ride running game against new opponents in Class 2A
Every football team, no matter what level, counts on the strength of the team to be the focal point.
South Allegheny looks to make impact in Class 2A with veteran lineup
Brian Hanson enters his second season at South Allegheny, eager to see improvement.
Shady Side Academy looks to learn from losses, thrive in Class 2A
Shady Side Academy coach Chuck DiNardo would like to see the Bulldogs learn from the adversity they faced last season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
High schools
Countdown to Kickoff: 17 schools welcome new football coaches this season
They are new faces in new places supplying new hopes and golden dreams.
Highlands’ veteran defensive backfield looks to create ‘No Fly Zone’ over Natrona Heights
Highlands’ move into the Class 3A Allegheny 7 Conference brought about some exciting rivalry matchups with nearby A-K Valley foes such as Burrell, Deer Lakes, Freeport and Valley.
WPIAL girls golf preview: 3A champ Mya Morgan back for Elizabeth Forward
WPIAL girls golf preview
WPIAL boys golf preview: Peters Township out to defend WPIAL, PIAA titles
WPIAL boys golf preview
Latrobe lineman knows now’s the time for Wildcats to strike
Hype at Latrobe began with the players long before the community began to stir.
Yough moves to Class 3A where old rivals await
When the WPIAL released the new conference alignments for the 2024 football season in February, there were a lot of changes with teams switching conferences or moving up or down in classification.
Playmakers abound as Southmoreland continues hunt for elusive playoff win
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23. Due to a conflict in publishing schedules, the Elizabeth Forward preview will appear next week.
