Sports
A-K Valley High School Notebook: Knoch’s Greb tops teammate Bauer for second sectional title
September 12, 2019
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 straight sets, 6-0, 6-1.
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.
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 6A conference
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.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for Week 3
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 3:
Stein gives Latrobe boys golf another WCCA championships
Another scorecard playoff was needed to decide the winner of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association boys golf championship Thursday at Latrobe Elks Golf Club.
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.
Shaler soccer coach preaches patience
Adam Hunter doesn’t want the Shaler Area boys soccer team to be too frustrated.
Defense guiding North Allegheny to fast start
Attempting to grind out a victory against North Allegheny football would be ill-advised.
Rejuvenated Hampton football team off to strong start
The Hampton football team is loving the changes associated with a new season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘So far, so good’ for Franklin Regional soccer
Some of the names have changed in the rotation but the possess-the-ball style of play and heavy dose of talent remains the same at Franklin Regional.
The Daily 3: Section champs to be crowned in WPIAL tennis
September 11, 2019
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.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 11, 2019
Field hockey
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.
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.
