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WPIAL Week 3 football: How to watch, listen and find scores
Week 3 is full of intriguing matchups for WPIAL high school football. One of this week’s games that might have flown under the radar is Mt. Lebanon hosting Seneca Valley. New coach Bob Palko’s undefeated Blue Devils face their first big Class 6A test Friday at Mt. Lebanon Stadium. TribLIVE...
GCC’s Brewer, Indiana’s Branan claim titles at Kiski Area Invitational
Sunny skies, reduced humidity and a slight breeze welcomed runners to Friday’s third annual Kiski Area Cross Country Invitational at spacious Northmoreland Park in northern Westmoreland County. Nearly two dozen schools entered athletes — close to 800 in all — who competed in boys and girls varsity, junior varsity and...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 13, 2019
Cross Country Boys Thursday’s results Division II Section 4 Burrell 25, Greensburg Central Catholic 34 Greensburg Central Catholic 21, Southmoreland 37 Riverview 15, Burrell 50 Riverview 15, Greensburg Central Catholic 50 Riverview 15, Shady Side Academy 50 Riverview 15, Southmoreland 50 Shady Side Academy 23, Greensburg Central Catholic 37 Top...
High school roundup for Sept. 12, 2019: Clutch Evan Fetter goal helps Butler soccer knock off NA
Evan Fetter scored the winning goal with 2 minutes left in regulation to lead Butler (5-0, 4-0) past No. 4 North Allegheny (4-2, 2-2) in Section 1-AAAA boys soccer Thursday night. Tyler Gillis and Luke Shook also scored for Butler. Pine-Richland 4, Shaler 0 — Colin Zvejnieks, Will Sangpachatanaruk, David...
5 things to watch in Week 3 of high school football: Sept. 13-14
If Avonworth quarterback Park Penrod throws a touchdown or scrambles for a first down, his name won’t echo through the stadium Friday night. Instead, the Oak Hill Field announcer will recognize Avonworth graduate Richard McCormick, an Army soldier who was killed in action in Vietnam. Penrod is among nine Avonworth...
A-K Valley High School Notebook: Knoch’s Greb tops teammate Bauer for second sectional title
For the second straight year, the Section 3-AA girls tennis singles championship had two teammates playing for a sectional crown. Knoch coach Nance Conlon said the score didn’t indicate the type of competitive match it was, but for the second year in a row, Laura Greb beat Brooke Bauer in...
Chick’s Picks offers words of wisdom heading into Week 3
As a local celebrity, Chick’s Picks often corresponds with others on her same level of fame. So, it came as no surprise this week when Chick’s Picks received a call from Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin often seeks prognosticating advice from Chick’s Picks when it comes to scouting upcoming opponents....
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 6A conference Seneca Valley (1-1, 1-2) at Mt. Lebanon (2-0, 2-1) 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mt. Lebanon Stadium On the air: KDKA-AM 1020 and at TribHSSN.TribLive.com Coaches: Ron Butschle, Seneca Valley; Bob Palko, Mt. Lebanon Players to watch: Gabe Lawson, Seneca Valley (Sr., 6-2, 190, QB); Mason Ventrone, Mt. Lebanon...
Through the Years: Kiski Area edged Nunes-led Butler on late TD in 1994
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history. Jason Clouser’s scoring pass to Tony Chin with 18 seconds left in the game lifted Kiski Area to a 27-19...
Trib HSSN football players to watch for Week 3
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 3: Griffin Beattie Chartiers Valley, Sr., QB Beattie shined in last week’s nonconference victory over Armstrong. He ran for 191 yards and three TDs on 17 carries and also threw for 46 yards and a score. The Colts will...
Stein gives Latrobe boys golf another WCCA championshipsVideo
Another scorecard playoff was needed to decide the winner of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association boys golf championship Thursday at Latrobe Elks Golf Club. And for the second consecutive year, a Latrobe golfer won the playoff, giving the Wildcats three consecutive first-place finishes in the event. Brady Pevarnik, a freshman...
Shaler girls golf team making big strides
David Lapmarado has tangible evidence of the success of the Shaler Area girls golf program which goes beyond wins and losses. Not that the Titans are lacking in that area. With a 203-201 road win Sept. 5 over Shady Side Academy, Shaler (4-2, 4-2) equaled its win total from last...
Shaler soccer coach preaches patience
Adam Hunter doesn’t want the Shaler Area boys soccer team to be too frustrated. While the Titans coach knows the results haven’t been there early in the season, he believes they are on the horizon. Shaler has been limited to two goals over its first five games. “I keep reassuring...
Defense guiding North Allegheny to fast start
Attempting to grind out a victory against North Allegheny football would be ill-advised. Behind an aggressive defense, the Tigers have snuffed out opposing offenses in three straight victories to start the season. North Allegheny, which snuck by Central Catholic, 11-10, on Sept. 6 at Shaler, has recorded two shutouts and...
Rejuvenated Hampton football team off to strong start
The Hampton football team is loving the changes associated with a new season. New turf. New scoreboard. New uniforms. And a winning team. The last one, by far, matters most to coach Jacque DeMatteo. Facing its highest expectations since the WPIAL’s six-class realignment three years ago, the team is off...
Naman Alemada carries on QB tradition at South Fayette
Naman Alemada didn’t feel too much pressure in the build-up to his first start as South Fayette’s quarterback. But as the hours until kickoff drained away, the tension started to mount. “When I woke up that day, I wasn’t too nervous,” the junior gunslinger said. “But then all day everyone...
Penn Hills boys cross country seeks improvement throughout season
Lee Zelkowitz might not have a girls cross country team to coach at Penn Hills, but he is looking to see the progress made by the boys team. This year’s team is filled with first-time runners. The Indians feature seniors Darien Mallory, Nate Stefan and Devonte Kelly. Juniors Hunter Shields...
McKissick steps into starring role for Penn Hills football team
Last year, the Penn Hills football team was led by an experienced quarterback, Hollis Mathis, on its way to winning its first state title since 1995. If the Indians want to repeat this season, senior quarterback Eddie McKissick will have to play a key role with Mathis now at William...
North Hills finding different ways to win
The North Hills football team is off to a hot start with a 3-0 overall record and a 2-0 mark in WPIAL Class 5A Northern Conference play. The Indians have secured their victories in a variety of ways, by pulling away from Butler late in their nonsection game for a...
Spotting ‘fakes’ crucial as Penn Hills prepares for Mars’ misdirection
Mars coach Scott Heinauer took time during film study to praise a run by Nick Spotti that gained exactly zero yards. Spotti ran hard, but didn’t have the football. Instead, he sold the fake really well, Heinauer said, drawing the defense away from teammate Teddy Ruffner, who rushed for 328...
The Daily 3: Section champs to be crowned in WPIAL tennis
It’s hard to believe, but just 12 days into September, the WPIAL is preparing for its first district tournament of the 2019-2020 school year. On Thursday, the WPIAL sectional championship and consolation matches take place to help determine the seeding for the district singles girls’ tennis championships next week. Like...
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 11, 2019
Field hockey Wednesday’s results Division I Peters Township 4, Penn-Trafford 0 3 goals or more: Veronica Schratz, Peters Township Nonsection Mt. Lebanon 5, Ellis School 3 Football Thursday’s schedule District 8 City League Allderdice at Westinghouse, 7 p.m. Golf Boys Wednesday’s results Class AAA Section 1 Hempfield 201, Penn-Trafford 203...
High school roundup for Sept. 11, 2019: Waynesburg girls soccer knocks off No. 1 South Park
Rhea Kijowski scored 29 seconds into overtime to lead Waynesburg (2-1, 2-1) to a 3-2 victory over No. 1 South Park (3-2, 2-1) in Section 3-AA girls soccer Wednesday night. Peters Township 5, Mt. Lebanon 1 — Hannah Stuck scored four goals to lead No. 1 Peters Township (6-0, 4-0)...
Central Catholic lineman Thomas Hartnett commits to Dartmouth
The Ivy League added another WPIAL lineman Wednesday when Central Catholic’s Thomas Hartnett committed to Dartmouth. The senior announced his commitment on Twitter. Hartnett (6-3, 290) plays center for the Vikings, who are ranked third in WPIAL Class 6A. He also listed offers from Albany, Brown, Penn and VMI. He’s...
Bethel Park joins Trib 10 power rankings for Week 3
Last week’s Trib 10 power ranking teams were a combined 8-2 in Week 2. Central Catholic lost to No. 4 North Allegheny and fell from No. 2 all the way down to No. 8 while McKeesport was at No. 9 and falls out of the rankings based on its loss...
