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Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer wrestles against North Penn’s Patrick O’Neill in the 160-pound first round class AAA bout during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Kiski Area’s Blumer chooses West Virginia

September 8, 2019

One of the top wrestlers in the A-K Valley chose where he will call home for the next four years Sunday.

Pine-Richland players take the field in front of the sudent section before their game against Penn Hills Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pine.

Full slate of Trib HSSN broadcasts this week, including new day for This Week in the WPIAL

We are filled with glee in preparation for Week 3 of the high school fall sports season on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

WPIAL Football Player of the Week: Week 2

One thing has become clear after Week Two of the 2019 high school football season: The Knoch running game is in good hands.

Riverview junior Mason Ochs runs to a first-place finish in the boys Class A race at the 17th annual Red, White & Blue Classic at the Schenley Park Oval on Sept. 7, 2019.

Riverview cross country runner Ochs continues upward trend

As a freshman, Mason Ochs was the ninth runner on the Riverview boys cross country team and didn’t compete at WPIALs.

Mt. Pleasant head coach Chris Brunson hits balls for his team while at practice on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant High School.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Brunson settling in at Mt. Pleasant

Since taking over as athletic director at Mt. Pleasant in July, Chris Brunson has been learning the ins and outs of the position.

Shenango huddles against Western Beaver on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

Turnovers fuel Shenango in victory over Western Beaver

Points off turnovers proved to be the difference in Shenango’s home opener Saturday at Glenn “Pop” John Stadium.

Laurel players celebrate their victory over Bishop Canevin on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

Despite missing 2 top running backs, Laurel rolls over Bishop Canevin

Laurel was missing its two leading rushers because of injuries heading into Saturday’s conference game against Bishop Canevin.

Knoch senior running back Matt Goodlin finished with a school-record 298 yards and five touchdowns on 20 carries in a 42-7 victory over Beaver on Friday night that improved the Knights to 3-0.

A-K Valley football notebook: Defense fueling undefeated Apollo-Ridge

September 7, 2019

It is said defense wins championships.

Kiski Area’s Lebryn Smith losses control of the ball as North Hills’ Damon Thompson and William Fonzi make the tackle in the second half at Kiski Area on Friday, Sept 6, 2019.

Kiski Area battling through growing pains, still showing fight, potential

When teams go through a rebuilding phase, coaches often place young players at the core of it in order to build around them for the future.

High school roundup for Sept. 7, 2019: Hempfield girls shut out Allderdice

Sydney Patrick scored twice, and Ashleigh VanHorn and Taylor Hall picked up one goal each as Hempfield earned a 4-0 victory over Allderdice (1-3, 0-2) in Section 3-AAAA girls soccer Saturday afternoon.

High school scores for Sept. 7, 2019

High schools

Southmoreland coach Dave Keefer has helped the Scotties to their best start since 1991.

Westmoreland high school football notebook: Southmoreland’s 3-0 start creating buzz

Southmoreland is beginning to draw a crowd to Russ Grimm Field.

Franklin Regional’s Jake Painter, shown leading his team onto the field last season, spent three days in the ICU and three weeks in the hospital after a car accident over the summer.

Vehicle accident keeping Franklin Regional senior on sidelines

Jake Painter was on the sidelines Friday night watching his Franklin Regional teammates defeat Latrobe, 42-21.

Hampton’s Josh Andersson (33) finds an opening against Shaler September 6, 2019 at Hampton.

5 takeaways from Week 2 of high school football action

Less than a week after being shot in the leg and feet, West Mifflin quarterback Jaylen Dukes walked back onto a football field with crutches Friday night.

Penn-Trafford’s Noah Allen (14) lunges for the ball while being covered by Connellsville’s Jason McBride during their game Sept. 6, 2019, at Connellsville.

WPIAL football rankings through Week 2

WPIAL football rankings

Washington High earns 700th all-time win with rout of Summit Academy

Washington High School joined an elite circle of WPIAL schools with its 700th football victory Saturday afternoon at Summit Academy’s Stephen Sherer Field.