High School Football Previews
We will accumulate all local high school football previews on this page so you are totally ready for the 2024 WPIAL High School Football season! This page will continually be added to as the season draws closer.
SECTION 1-6A
WPIAL Class 6A preview: Central and North Allegheny still the teams to beat
Canon-McMillan
Trib HSSN Preview: Canon-McMillan looks to regroup, not rebuild in Class 6A
Central Catholic
Trib HSSN Preview: Central Catholic retools in effort to get back on top in Class 6A
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: Central Catholic’s Bradley Gompers
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: Central Catholic’s Colsen Gatten
Post-Gazette: Can Central Catholic finish the job this season in WPIAL’s Class 6A?
Hempfield
Trib HSSN Preview: Hempfield set to take on Class 6A schedule again
Mt. Lebanon
Trib HSSN Preview: Another new coach looks to return Mt. Lebanon to winning ways
Post-Gazette Goin’ Up Camp: Mt. Lebanon has to come to pass under new coach Greg Perry
North Allegheny
Trib HSSN Preview: North Allegheny chasing historic 3-peat
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: North Allegheny’s Jack Yatchenko
Norwin
Trib HSSN Preview: Led by QB Tristyn Tavares, Norwin returns to Class 6A
Seneca Valley
Trib HSSN Preview: Seneca Valley looks to rebound from rare last-place finish with experienced team
CLASS 5A
WPIAL Class 5A preview: Peters Township primed for championship repeat
SECTION 1-5A
Fox Chapel
Trib HSSN Preview: Fox Chapel putting in work to end losing streak
North Hills
Trib HSSN Preview: Fueled by large senior class, North Hills eyes return to playoffs
Penn Hills
Trib HSSN Preview: With Julian Dugger era over, Penn Hills looks for new cast of stars
Pine-Richland
Trib HSSN Preview: Pieces in place for another strong season at Pine-Richland
Plum
Trib HSSN Preview: Plum football again adjusts to new set of conference opponents
Shaler
Trib HSSN Preview: In transition year, Shaler out to earn respect
SECTION 2-5A
Class 5A Big East Conference preview: Woodland Hills aims for high goals
Armstrong
Trib HSSN Preview: Armstrong looking for new cast to step up as team makes jump to Class 5A
Franklin Regional
Trib HSSN Preview: Don’t forget about Franklin Regional in conference title race
Gateway
Trib HSSN Preview: Gateway to follow veteran offensive linemen to success in Class 5A
Latrobe
Trib HSSN Preview: Resurgent Latrobe has star power for move back to Class 5A
Post-Gazette Goin’ Up Camp: Latrobe football on the rise – and players rise for 6 a.m. practices
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: Latrobe’s Alex Tatsch
Kiski Area
Trib HSSN Preview: Kiski Area seeks return to postseason in move up to Class 5A
Penn-Trafford
Trib HSSN Preview: Penn-Trafford looks to bounce back, meet lofty expectations
Woodland Hills
Trib HSSN Preview: Woodland Hills looks to give Scoop Smith more help, return to playoffs
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: Woodland Hills’ Scoop Smith
Post-Gazette Goin’ Up Camp: Is this the year Woodland Hills returns to glory?
SECTION 3-5A
Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference preview: Upper St. Clair looks to challenge Peters Township
Baldwin
Trib HSSN Preview: Baldwin aims to change fortunes with turnaround season
Bethel Park
Trib HSSN Preview: Loaded with experience, Bethel Park sets championship goals
Moon
Trib HSSN Preview: After run to WPIAL semifinals, Moon sets expectations high
Peters Township
Trib HSSN Preview: Defending WPIAL champion Peters Township not looking past next opponent
Post-Gazette Goin’ Up Camp: Peters Township’s linebackers are three of a kind
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: Peters Township’s Mickey Vaccarello
Post-Gazette 2024 Blue Chip Chat: Peters Township’s Nolan DiLucia
South Fayette
Trib HSSN Preview: South Fayette hopes success in other sports bolsters football program
Upper St. Clair
Trib HSSN Preview: Fit to be tied after missing playoffs, Upper St. Clair poised for big season
Post-Gazette Goin’ Up Camp: Upper St. Clair returns one of the most experienced rosters in Class 5A