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Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Week Zero
August 25, 2019
Connellsville junior running back Ky’Ron Craggette had a win in Week Zero on his “bucket” list.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer expects to make major strides this season
Last season was an adventure for Mt. Pleasant’s girls soccer team.
Plum boys soccer team eyes next step in playoffs
Expectations are high for the Plum boys soccer team.
Mt. Pleasant boys soccer won’t let defense rest
After graduating most of its offensive firepower, Mt. Pleasant’s boys soccer team will look to shut down opponents with its experienced defense this fall.
Plum girls soccer hopes for return to playoffs under new coach
Last season was one of change for the Plum girls soccer team as it moved from Class AAAA to Class AAA under the WPIAL’s biennial realignment process.
Belle Vernon’s Izzy Laurita commits to Division I soccer program
Belle Vernon junior soccer standout Izzy Laurita had a checklist handy when she began the recruiting process.
Zuriah Fisher returns 2 fumbles for touchdowns as Aliquippa tops Clairton
The first game in defense of their WPIAL and PIAA football championships was far from a masterpiece, but when big plays were needed, Aliquippa answered the bell like a true champion.
Perroz’s baseball-heavy summer pays off with commitment to IUP
Kiski Area senior Billy Perroz has been playing so much baseball this summer that, at times, coach Aaron Albert has told him he has been playing too much.
Upper St. Clair’s Josh Matheny earns silver at world junior swimming championships
Josh Matheny capped competition at the FINA World Junior (18 and under) Swimming Championship on Sunday with a silver medal as a part of the Team USA 400-meter medley relay.
High school football roundup for Aug. 24, 2019
August 24, 2019
The game might have been a day late, but a second trip to Beaver County paid off for McGuffey on Saturday night.
High school scores, summaries for Aug. 24, 2019
High Schools
WPIAL football rankings through Week Zero
Class 6A
McKeesport opens season with resounding win vs. Woodrow Wilson
The McKeesport Tigers won a Week Zero matchup against the Woodrow Wilson (D.C.) Tigers on Saturday night, 28-13.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Springdale enjoys ‘crazy, fun night’
Springdale and Deer Lakes didn’t play Week Zero games last year, so the teams decided to match up for the first time since 1993.
Competition to bring out best in Knoch boys soccer
When Knoch boys soccer coach Malcolm Cook looked back at last season, the overarching theme was that there were too many holes in the lineup to find the right combination to be competitive.
Defending WPIAL Class A champ OLSH rallies past City League’s Westinghouse
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart dealt the deciding blow in a game of momentum swings as the Chargers defense put a stop to Westinghouse’s shot at victory in the final minute to secure a 33-30 win in the Western Pa. Everyone Classic at the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek.
Penn-Trafford’s dynamic duo becoming a trio
It was only one game, but a new name is emerging as a potential star on the Penn-Trafford football team.
5 takeaways from Week Zero of high school football action
Two hundred yards is a good night for any WPIAL passer, but nowadays that’s not enough for some quarterbacks.
Small roster not dimming enthusiasm for Knoch girls soccer
Knoch girls soccer already was low on players, but three season-ending injuries before the first practice made the roster even thinner.
Monessen boys soccer embarks under 1st new coach in 14 years
For the last decade and a half, Sam Perry played a crucial role in building a successful boys soccer program at Monessen. After 14 seasons, Donnie Caterino will take over for Perry as coach.
