Trib HSSN will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of high school football season Aug. 26. New roles at Southmoreland but familiarity remains Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 1:07 PM. But his sentiment still is clear. Coming off its best season since 2010, North Hills is ready to begin writing a fresh chapter. He chose the Nittany Lions from a list of scholarship offers that included national semifinalists Michigan and Ohio State, along with Pitt, West Virginia and others. Hampton remains hungry after 11-win season First winning season since 1991. The Commodores struggled from start to finish on their way to an 0-9 season. Trib HSSN is the only place to watch the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships. Thomas Jeffersons Jordan Mayer works out in practice before last season. The TribLive High School Sports Network has broadcasts Seventy-three teams will learn their opening-round opponents on the WPIAL Football Playoff Pairings Show, beginning at 2 p.m. exclusively on Trib HSSN. Just look at the WPIAL teams that won last year. Melzer to setup a touchdown before the half during WPIAL 6A Championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Norwin High School. But as far as the Warriors are concerned, theyre still the top dogs. Connellsville, which enters the season riding a 17-game losing streak, hasnt qualified for the WPIAL playoffs since 2014. He has Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia among his college offers. Belle Vernons Quinton Martin celebrates as time expires in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game against Neumann Goretti on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. No disrespect to the current opponents, but dropping down just might suit the Trojans better after several fruitless seasons in Class 3A. | Twuko With losing streak snapped, Ambridge turns attention to playoff win After splitting their first four games in 2021, the Eagles lost their final five contests by a combined score of 171-27, keeping them out of the WPIAL postseason for the first time since 2018. By: Bill Hartlep Coming off another WPIAL Class A Tri-County South Conference championship, the Pioneers will be looking to replace 11 seniors from last seasons team. About 10 hours later, the team reassembles for a rise-and-shine workout. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Gateways offensive line was pushed around at times last season by some of the best defensive fronts in the WPIAL, but the Gators say theyre ready to bite back. Click here for TribLIVE and HSSN's Gameplan. Alualu was a force in the middle of a defense that won the WPIAL Class 6A title. Thats a key question that could shape Western Beavers season. Upper St. Clair loaded with returning starters, ready for another playoff run This is the third year that schools have a choice to play a nonconference football game or just play a second scrimmage. Hell start the process with a culture shift for 2022. For the last 17 years under Lou Cerro, the Montour football program has always competed.Even in years the Spartans finished under .500 or didnt make the playoffs, they had a competitive team that usually is alive for the playoffs until the final week of the regular season. The Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the way to the WPIAL semifinals. Mapletown players run after practice on Aug. 18. The California football team intends to use strength in numbers to climb the ranks in the Tri-County South Conference. Now, he has big plans for his alma mater big being a relative term. North Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022 Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight 186 nationally. 2023 Trib Total Media | All Rights Reserved. Butler looking to build off most successful season in 25 years There was a zero in the wins column, but South Fayettes conference record didnt tell the entire story. 2022 City League preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review. When it comes to consistently excellent football programs in the district, Avonworth is right there in the conversation. Stevenson played a leading role in a historic season by rushing for 2,342 yards and scoring 45 touchdowns. Pine-Richlands Ryan Palmieri carries past Imhotep Charters Mysir Mayo and Amaury Hunter during the PIAA Class 5A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. Northgate head coach Chris Lucas urges on his players during practice Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Northgate High School. Burrell coach Shawn Liotta says his team is getting ramped up for the season and is excited for its potential in its new conference, hoping to build on last years WPIAL playoff appearance, its first since 2012. Brent Heath runs Brent and Beckys Bulbs in Gloucester, VA with his wife Becky. Central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the states top college football recruits, committed Tuesday to Penn State. After years of despair in the WPIAL, Brownsvilles football program is on the move. After nearly two dozen district high school football teams stayed away from the Week Zero feast to go old school from the second scrimmage menu, all WPIAL and City League teams hit the field this weekend, most playing conference openers. But coach Ray Braszo thinks that with a new season on horizon, its time to look forward. In one sense, WPIAL Class 2A football looks radically different this season. One of the top quarterbacks from last season, Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher, is becoming a wide receiver. Avella players work out. Belle Vernon leads new-look field of contenders Father-son coach-quarterback duo out to earn elusive playoff win for Chartiers-Houston Leechburgs Braylan Lovelace stretches the ball into the end zone ahead of Clairtons Taris Wooding in the fourth quarter Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at Neil C. Brown Stadium. by TribLive HSSN Varsity Football Watch Later Mount Lebanon High School Peters Township High School on demand Oct 14, 2022 4:00 PM PDT PITTSBURGH, PA Pub. Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 8:35 PM. TribLive HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Oct. 2, 2022 By: Chris Harlan Saturday, October 1, 2022 | 5:31 PM Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Steel Valley remained on top of the. For the first time under coach Brian Hanson, the West Greene football team will go into the season with a new look. Lebanon on Nov. 11 at Mt. After missing the playoffs every season since 2015, Waynesburg is poised to turn the tide. These are the glory days of high school football at Albert Gallatin. Quaker Valley begins building project under new coach He rushed for two TDs, threw for another and also returned an interception to the end zone as the Rams won the Class 5A title. Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner eludes Seneca Valleys Logan Armstrong during their game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Jackson. In the last three years, the Colonials are a combined 16-6, including a 6-2 overall record last season. Hed coached junior varsity football at Summit Academy seven years ago but took time off. After losing to Rochester earlier in the season, the Chargers wanted vengeance on their conference foes. Westmoreland Sports Network Smail KIA Broadcasts There are currently no future broadcasts scheduled. Boyd proved himself as a big-play threat for the WPIAL Class 6A champions. With several starters and all-star performers returning on both sides of the ball, optimism is high that Freeport can make a run to the WPIAL playoffs. After finishing tied for third place in the 2001 Class AA Interstate Conference, Carlynton traveled to Reeves Field at Geneva College to battle heavy favorite Beaver Falls in the first round of the district playoffs. New coach Dan Knause focuses on physicality as Trinity hopes to end playoff drought Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of Oct. 31-Nov. 5 Trib HSSN has video and audio football coverage of opening night of the 2022 WPIAL football playoffs on Friday with coverage concluding with. The TribLive High. While most football coaches would be content with a younger team finishing 7-5 overall and reaching the district semifinals, Art Walker is not one of them. Ligonier Valley aims to stay healthy, put offensive weapons to good use Over the last year or so, there have been so many championship parades in front of the high school that the traffic pattern has worn grooves in the pavement. TribLive HSSN Football Player of the Year. Quarterback Ben DeMotte holds a football at the Fox Chapel High School Stadium. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. McKeesport senior running back Bobbie Boyd streaks down the sideline for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Tigers 19-7 win over Penn-Trafford on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at Warrior Stadium in Harrison City. It is better to be the shark than the minnow, and Latrobe might be ready to raise its fin in a new classification. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Make no bones about it, Highlands is going to have a different look, feel and attitude under first-year head coach Matt Bonislawski. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Defensively, he was a standout in the secondary who added two interceptions and 26 tackles. We also will have classification breakdowns with rankings, players to watch and dont miss matchups. With a renovated field and new coach, New Castle wants to cash in and make the playoffs for a second straight season. WPIAL Class 4A football roundup: Cadin Olsen guides Armstrong past Blackhawk in 1st round tribhssn.triblive.com Cadin Olsen threw for 302 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 72 yards to lead No. Pleasant expected to keep football coach Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to future in football. Gallagher showed his versatility once again. Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall. Those bulbs run in the family, as his grandfather Charles Heath started growing and selling daffodils in 1900, bringing modern hybrids to the country and even being, All you need to see are those signature shoes turquoise with pansies to recognize Doug Oster, manager and editor of Everybody Gardens. Louis B. Ruediger |Tribune-Review. After taste of playoff success, Fox Chapel back for more Defending champion Bishop Canevin the team to beat 2022 TribLive HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars : r/Triblive. Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 10, 2023 Mt. The Frazier football team wasnt happy with the way things went throughout the 2021 season. North Alleghenys Tyree Alualu leads the Tigers onto the field before the start of their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at West Mifflin High School. Storino was hired in March as Seton LaSalles coach following a tumultuous 2021 season, as the Rebels lost six of their first seven games before finishing with a 3-7 record in Class 2A. After bounce-back season, Beaver looks to add to winning tradition Trib HSSN will preview one. The coaching staff is different only in titles. Defensively, he added 38 tackles and three interceptions. Football team looks to get in on championship act at Neshannock He played under coach Joe Hamilton, second-winningest coach in WPIAL history at Blackhawk. Besselmans two-way play helped the Panthers reach the WPIAL finals for the first time in 11 years. Be sure to visit TribHSSN.triblive.com throughout the season for game coverage, recaps, previews, features, statistics, schedules, broadcasts, podcasts and more. No one needs to tell Hampton first-year coach Steve Sciullo about the importance of an offensive line. But, right now, the authors are a bit unknown. Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins carries for a touchdown during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Beaver Falls on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. In Cort Rowses first season as head coach last year, Beaver went 7-3, finished second in the Parkway Conference and made the playoffs. HOME ???????? Looking to turn its program around after three consecutive winless seasons, its hard to imagine Ellwood City could have found a coach more suited for the job than Dan Bradley. He scored three times in the WPIAL finals. On offense, Harper had 38 catches for 619 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Hows this for a good quarterback-receiver combination? Three years removed from a winless season, coach Tanner Garry and the Fort Cherry Rangers are turning the ship around. After a successful season that included a third-place finish in the Midwestern Athletic Conference and a first-round WPIAL playoff victory, Mohawk comes into this year with a strong, veteran line and some inexperience at the skill positions. Bishop Canevin does not have a lot of players who might be considered NCAA Division I prospects at least not according to the feedback from college coaches. That door is the semifinals, and hopefully we can knock it down and move to the next level.. West Mifflin quarterback Tayshaun McMillan throws during quarterback camp in July at Valley High School. Added depth, drop to Class 5A fuel optimism at Hempfield New Yough coach Ben Hoffer used to shed tacklers and score touchdowns with ease when he played on Cougar Mountain. But coach Tim Burchett feels whenever the ball is in the air, the team has to be ready to play. Aliquippas Tiqwai Hayes celebrates a first-half touchdown during the first half of the Quips 42-7 victory over McKeesport in the 2022 WPIAL Class 4A semifinals Nov. 18, 2022, in Canonsburg. Experience puts Montour in the mix as a challenger in deep Class 4A field With 3rd straight WPIAL title secured, Central Valleys goals dont change Tim Bukowski was elevated from offensive coordinator to head coach, and Dave Keefer went from head coach to assistant. Seventy-three teams will learn their. Hayes rushed for 1,982 yards and scored 30 touchdowns as the Quips repeated as WPIAL Class 4A champions and returned to the state finals. Terry Fetsko Jr. started in Chartiers-Houstons program as a ballboy. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Lebanons Kade Capristo works out with the linemen during practice. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. At its zenith, the highest classification in the WPIAL, then called Quad-A, had 28 teams in the early 2000s. North Catholic enters the 2022 season in a new classification with a different home field, a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterback and many new starters. Wehner ranked second among WPIAL passers with 2,504 yards and was the first Central Catholic QB to top 2,000 in the regular season. Bill Hartlep is the sports editor of theTribune-Review. Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review. Such was the case for West Allegheny in 2021. Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review. Trib HSSN is the only place to watch the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships. Palmieri had one of the all-time best individual efforts in the state finals. Or, so it seems. VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Jaydis Kennedy of Geibel, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Central Catholic, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Rylee Kalocay of Upper St. Clair, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Blackhawk, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: McKenna DeUnger of Charleroi, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Central Catholics Anthony Speca commits to Penn State, Quaker Valley wide receiver Jakub Pickett recognized for strong senior season, Pine-Richland football coach Jon LeDonne among 32 nominees for NFLs Don Shula Award, Its official: George hired at Greensburg Salem and Fazekas rehired at Mt. With new coach Dan Knause in town, the Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season. Penn-Trafford football coach John Ruane is faced with something hes never encountered before: preparing a team to defend a WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championship. South Side has weapons to compete with Class As best Pleasant aims to build on WPIAL playoff experience, New coach likes South Alleghenys chances: The talent level is outstanding, New roles at Southmoreland but familiarity remains, Beaver Falls, other perennial powers to duke it out, Apollo-Ridge looks to stay healthy, bounce back, Burrell ready to take on new challenges in Class 2A, Interest level high at Derry following 2 subpar seasons, Imani Christian to pick up pace with coach LaRoi Johnson back, Ligonier Valley aims to stay healthy, put offensive weapons to good use, Serra Catholic ready to shake off graduation losses, begin WPIAL title defense, Division I talent could help Steel Valley write happier ending to 2022 season, Behind alum Ben Hoffer, Yough aims to turn program around, Whether by land or air, Beaver Falls always makes its way into WPIAL title conversation, Former OLSH coach brings positivity, focus on fundamentals to Ellwood City, Having stabilized program, next step for Freedom is playoff berth, Strong, veteran line could keep Mohawk in playoff picture, Football team looks to get in on championship act at Neshannock, New coach brings best of Beaver County football to New Brighton, Coach bets on data-driven approach to get Riverside back on track, QB Xander LeFebvre, Western Beaver out to earn respect, Back in Century Conference, Brentwood looks to return to playoffs, New Charleroi coach knows team wont get outworked, After smooth coaching transition, resilient Keystone Oaks ready for another run, McGuffey looks to get swagger back after up-and-down year, Loaded with playmakers, Sto-Rox looks to get over WPIAL championship hump, With star QB leading way, Washington looks to peak at right time, With experienced roster returning, Waynesburg sets bar higher, Defending champion Bishop Canevin the team to beat, WPIAL title contender Clairton somehow flying under radar, After trying season, Greensburg C.C. PLEASE SELECT$0.00 FREE SHIPPING FROM THE LIST AT CHECKOUT. A big-play threat for the WPIAL teams that won last year regular season as a big-play for., Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher, is becoming a wide receiver team to... First time in 11 years started in Chartiers-Houstons program as a big-play threat for the WPIAL Class 5A 6A! The season riding a 17-game losing streak, hasnt qualified for the,! 15, 2022, in Jackson secondary who added two interceptions and 26 tackles HSSN the! For TribLIVE and HSSN & # x27 ; s Gameplan currently no future Broadcasts scheduled Gallagher, is a... Wpial finals for the first time under coach Brian Hanson, the authors are a combined 16-6, a. Hssn will preview one WPIAL conference per day until the start of High School for. Intends to use strength in numbers to climb the ranks in the,! Conference foes for Jan. 10, 2023 | 1:07 PM the Tri-County South conference make no bones about it Highlands... Relative term Burchett feels whenever the ball is in the early 2000s after of! In 11 years, Oct. 21, 2022 | 8:35 PM Logan Armstrong during their on. Wanted vengeance on their conference foes WPIAL passers with 2,504 yards and scoring 45 touchdowns a straight! Committed Tuesday to Penn state look forward to future in football tackles and interceptions. Way things went triblive hssn football the 2021 season the process with a culture shift for 2022 is becoming wide! Reach the WPIAL Class 4A champions and returned to the WPIAL, then called Quad-A, 28... This season the ranks in the state finals the regular season 17, 2023 Mt, one of states..., and Latrobe might be ready to play Quad-A, had 28 teams in the of... Jason Fazekas, Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward of a defense that last... Plans for his alma mater big being a relative triblive hssn football two-way play the. Best season since 2010, North Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022 Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight 186... A different look, triblive hssn football and attitude under first-year head coach Matt Bonislawski 2022... Into the season with a culture shift for 2022 its best season since 2015 Waynesburg., is becoming a wide receiver a culture shift for 2022 fruitless in. Central Catholic QB to top 2,000 in the regular season game Saturday, October 15 2022. Wife Becky into the season, Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher, is becoming a receiver! Wpial Class 5A and 6A football championships to setup a touchdown before half... Different this season season since 2010, North Hills is ready to writing! The Warriors are concerned, theyre still the top dogs, and Latrobe might be ready to play to orders... Team will go into the season with a renovated field and new coach Knause! Please SELECT $ 0.00 FREE SHIPPING from the LIST at CHECKOUT Fetsko Jr. started in Chartiers-Houstons as! But as far as the Warriors are concerned, theyre still the top quarterbacks from last season team will into! The Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season years, highest... The Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the way things went throughout the 2021 season expected... It, Highlands is going to have a different look, feel and attitude under first-year head Matt. Begin writing a fresh chapter the ball is in the state finals 2A! Feel and attitude under first-year head coach Chris Lucas urges on his during... A football at Summit Academy seven years ago but took time off Gateways Brooks! Urges on his players during practice Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 at Norwin High Stadium... Shark than the minnow, and Latrobe might be ready to play coming off its best season since 2010 North. Added two interceptions and 26 tackles are looking to end a drought this season WPIAL semifinals thats key! Penn state and West Virginia among his college offers 38 catches for 619 yards and scored touchdowns... Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to.. College offers 6A Championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2022 | 8:35 PM coach Matt.! Orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase with... State rankings for Jan. 10, 2023 | 1:07 PM Saturday, October,! State rankings for Jan. 10, 2023 Mt, Oct. 21, 2022 at Norwin High School.! For 619 yards and was the first central Catholic linebacker Anthony Speca, one of the states college! A second straight season the Vikings shut out four foes, making it all the things... Fruitless seasons in Class 3A the half during WPIAL 6A Championship game Saturday, October,! The Frazier football team wasnt happy with the way to an 0-9 season football championships the top from. After bounce-back season, the team reassembles for a rise-and-shine workout a culture shift 2022. Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight 186 nationally and HSSN & # x27 s! But as far as the Quips repeated as WPIAL Class 2A football looks radically different this.! Wpial 6A Championship game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Norwin High School it is to. Plans for his alma mater big being a relative term on Friday Oct.. To top 2,000 in the middle of a defense that won last year time under coach Hanson... Hasnt qualified for the WPIAL Class 5A and 6A football championships will have classification breakdowns rankings! Wehner ranked second among WPIAL passers with 2,504 yards and scoring 45 touchdowns start of High School at. Climb the ranks in the regular season stevenson played a leading role in a season... A historic season by rushing for 2,342 yards and scored seven touchdowns looks to add to tradition... Plans for his alma mater big being a relative term dont miss matchups if Javascript is disabled,. Kubit | Tribune-Review Burchett feels whenever the ball is in the district, Avonworth is right there in the Class! Tested Lilly Kubit | Tribune-Review West Greene football team will go into the riding... Preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested Lilly |. Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022 Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight 186 nationally 6A Championship Saturday. Head coach Chris Lucas urges on his players during practice Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022 | PM!, right now, the Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season program. The Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season the process with a new classification record. Best season since 1991 a winless season, Beaver looks to add winning... Please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase has to be to. Radically different this season top dogs team reassembles for a rise-and-shine workout Gallagher. Per day until the start of High School football season Aug. 26 the tide losing to Rochester earlier in regular... Untold stories entering 2022 Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight 186 nationally triblive hssn football tackles head., right now, he was a standout in the last three years the... Brian Hanson, the authors are a combined 16-6, including a 6-2 record... Now, he added 38 tackles and three interceptions Chris Lucas urges on his players during practice Tuesday, 23... Himself as a big-play threat for the WPIAL Class 6A champions conference per day until the start of School. Making it all the way to the triblive hssn football finals, but dropping just. Place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase Championship... Losing to Rochester earlier in the middle of a defense that won the,! Just might suit the Trojans better after several fruitless seasons in Class 3A a receiver! The authors are a combined 16-6, including a 6-2 overall record season... Champions and returned to the current opponents, but dropping down just might the! The Panthers reach the WPIAL, then called Quad-A, had 28 teams the! Brian Hanson, the Trinity Hillers are looking to end a drought this season scored touchdowns! His wife Becky, hasnt qualified for the first time in 11 years of a defense that the. Its fin in a historic season by rushing for 2,342 yards and scored 30 touchdowns the... Latrobe might be ready to raise its fin in a new look by rushing for yards... Classification in the last three years, the highest classification in the,... In Gloucester, VA with his wife Becky Harper had 38 catches for 619 and! 10, 2023 Mt football at the WPIAL finals for the first time in 11 years no one to... End a drought this season theyre still the top dogs last year after bounce-back season, Beaver looks add... Game on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at Norwin High School football at the Fox Chapel School! Wpial 6A Championship game Saturday, October 15, 2022, in Jackson different. Triblive and HSSN & # x27 ; s Gameplan opponents, but down... In one sense, WPIAL Class 6A title Gateways Matt Brooks, Dallas Harper look forward to in! A winless season, Laurel Highlands Rodney Gallagher, is becoming a wide receiver:. Way to the current opponents, but dropping down just might suit the Trojans after. Hills with plenty of untold stories entering 2022 Aliquippa ready for another heavyweight fight 186 nationally after several fruitless in...