Sports

Southmoreland’s Brandon Peterson grabs a tackle on McGuffey ball carrier Nathan Yagle on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 in WPIAL football at Southmoreland High School’s Russ Grim Field.

Westmoreland County’s don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 6

October 2, 2019

Class 6A

Southmoreland student section cheers as their team takes the field against McGuffey on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at Southmoreland High School’s Russ Grim Field.

The Birdie keeps his seat on Southmoreland bandwagon

Last week: 12-1 (92.3)

Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe cuts back on the Apollo Ridge defense on the way to a touchdown Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 at Avonworth High School.

Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe among 3 denied postseason eligibility by PIAA

Avonworth football standout Kyros Thorpe was among three transfers left ineligible for the postseason after the PIAA upheld earlier WPIAL decisions Wednesday.

Norwin’s Brendan Ash works against Penn-Trafford’s Lukas Johnson in front of the goal during their game Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Norwin.

WPIAL boys soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 1, 2019

There are less than two weeks left in section play in WPIAL boys soccer. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 1, 2019

October 1, 2019

Cross country

Freeport’s Hunter Hardin makes a shot on net against Derry during WPIAL boys’ soccer on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at Derry Area High School.

High school roundup for Oct. 1, 2019: Fox Chapel, Seneca Valley battle to draw

Zane Ingram had two goals for Fox Chapel (9-3-1, 8-2-1) and Luke Rupert scored twice for Seneca Valley (11-1-1, 10-0-1) as two of the top boys soccer teams in Section 1-AAAA played to a 3-3 tie Tuesday night. Eli Yofan also scored for Fox Chapel. Jonathan Pruce had a goal for Seneca Valley.

WPIAL girls golf finals and doubles tennis tournament highlight Wednesday

Another day of unseasonable warm weather lies ahead at the links as the district holds the final individual golf championships of the season.

Trib HSSN state football rankings for Week 6

The WPIAL continues to shine bright in the Trib HSSN state rankings following Week 5.

Hopewell girls soccer coach Bill Pfeifer

Coach Bill Pfeifer boosts Hopewell girls soccer program, sets state wins record

Winning follows Bill Pfeifer.

Mt. Pleasant’s Hannah Gesinski (12) moves the ball over Southmoreland’s Ashley Barnhart during their game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, at Mt. Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant girls soccer turns attention to defense in second half

The first half of section play was good for Mt. Pleasant’s girls soccer team.

Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: Greensburg Salem’s Shayne Kasic and Norwin’s Liz Waszkiewicz

Shayne Kasic

Deer Lakes’ Lily Litrun pressures Burrell’s Megan Malits during their game on Sept. 9, 2019, at Burrell.

Title implications heighten Burrell-Deer Lakes girls soccer clash

It’s been three weeks and two days since the first meeting between the Burrell and Deer Lakes girls soccer teams.

Fox Chapel’s Scott Bitar watches his tee shot on Hole 13 during the WPIAL Class AAA boys golf championship Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

Fox Chapel’s Scott Bitar cruises to WPIAL title on home course

Naturally, Scott Bitar felt right at home playing the WPIAL Class AAA championship at Fox Chapel Golf Club where he is a member and the reigning club champion.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Meghan Zambruno chips onto the green on Hole 9 during the WPIAL team golf championships Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver.

5 WPIAL Class AAA/AA girls individual golf championship storylines

The WPIAL Class AAA and AA girls individual golf championships will be Wednesday at Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley.

WPIAL girls soccer rankings through Sept. 30, 2019

Class AAAA

Thomas Jefferson’s Dalaney Ranallo battles for possession with South Park’s Nora Ozimek (right) on Sept. 28, 2019, at Thomas Jefferson.

South Park girls soccer sets sights on section title, return trip to WPIAL finals

South Park is the defending section and WPIAL Class AA champion in girls soccer.

Knoch’s Matt Goodlin works for extra yardage against Highlands in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 12, 2019, at Highlands Golden Ram Stadium.

George Guido: Knoch, Highlands to be tested against No. 2 South Fayette

In the Class 4A Northwest Conference, Knoch remains on the brink of WPIAL playoff qualification, and Highlands jumped into the playoff race with victories the last two weeks.