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Latrobe soccer players (from left) Roman Agostoni, Reece DiCasolo and Warren Agostoni pose after their 2-0 win over Ringgold in the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. It was the first playoff win in program history.

Latrobe boys soccer team notches 1st playoff win

October 19, 2024

Latrobe will remember its first playoff win in boys soccer for a number of reasons.

Andy Tatsch and his Latrobe teammates are in contention for a wild-card playoff spot.

Westmoreland high school football notebook: Latrobe’s big win changes wild-card picture

Latrobe threw the Big East Conference for a loop.

A-K Valley high school athletes of the week: Week ending Oct. 20, 2024

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Springdale’s Carson Gent gathers in the ball and works past Will Straka to score the winning goal in the 76th minute of a WPIAL Class A first-round playoff game Saturday.

Springdale boys soccer scores late for playoff win over Sewickley Academy

Springdale senior Colton Gent’s job, whether he is on the track or soccer field, is usually pretty simple.

Franklin Regional’s Eden Williams celebrates after scoring against Plum on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Plum High School.

Westmoreland High School Athletes of the week: Week ending Oct. 20, 2024

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North Allegheny’s Travis Lamark smiles during the Tigers’ Penguins Cup Class 3A semifinal against Seneca Valley on March 11 at RMU Island Sports Center.

North Allegheny hockey leans on defense while new forwards find footing

Scoring goals was never a problem for the North Allegheny hockey team last season.

Franklin Regional’s Max Williams skates with the puck last season.

Franklin Regional hockey gets off to quick start under new coach

Franklin Regional hockey coach Brian Bearley isn’t surprised by his team’s 3-0 start.

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne moves the ball against Latrobe during a game on Oct. 8, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne turning heads on football, soccer fields

Joey Bayne changed his hairstyle recently, going from long, wavy, brown locks to a blond buzz-cut with dark tiger stripes.

Shady Side Academy’s Mark Bence is mobbed by teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against Deer Lakes on Aug. 29.

Young roster drives Shady Side Academy boys soccer to another playoff season

When the calendar gets to the end of October and the WPIAL playoff brackets are released, it seems every year the Shady Side Academy boys soccer team answers the bell.

Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee battles Landisville Hempfield’s Maddie Morgan for possession during a 2023 PIAA Class 4A first-round playoff game.

Fox Chapel notebook: Girls soccer team ready to tackle playoff grind

Fox Chapel girls soccer coach Carlo Prati has been consistent all season. He has continuously reminded people around the program that defending the WPIAL championship wasn’t going to be easy, even as the Foxes went down in classification.

Fox Chapel’s Liam Wiseman celebrates after scoring against Quaker Valley during a 2023 PIHL Class A quarterfinal.

New coach, 25, looks to keep Fox Chapel hockey program humming

Seven years ago, Ryan Loebig was a key member of the Plum hockey team that won the 2017 Class 2A Penguins Cup.

Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley shakes hands with Peters Township’s Colton Lusk after finishing their round at the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship Oct. 1 at Oakmont Country Club.

Future remains bright for Fox Chapel boys golf

The Fox Chapel boys golf team will likely be in the running for the WPIAL Class 3A team championship again next season. Foxes coach Joe Farrell hopes his team will be able to get back over the hump and qualify for the PIAA championship.

Raiders boys in title hunt as Plum, Riverview get set for WPIAL cross country meet

The Plum and Riverview cross country teams are set for the WPIAL championships scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 24 at White Oak Park, and titles and medals, both for teams and individuals, are there for the taking.

Scott McGough is a member of the Plum High School Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Diamondbacks pitcher among Plum hall of fame honorees

The Plum High School Sports Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2024 on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Edgewood Country Club.

Norwin’s Annie Czajkowski leads Latrobe senior Emerson Skatell near the mile marker at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association cross country meet Oct. 9 at Westmoreland County Community College.

Norwin notebook: Knights sweep county cross country titles

Norwin doesn’t go to cross country meets to see the changing leaves and experience ambience.

In 2nd stint with team, new coach wants Norwin hockey to push pace

Familiarity will not be a problem for Denny Zeravica, the new hockey coach at Norwin.

North Allegheny’s Wren Kucler wins the girls 1,600 meters ahead of sister Robin Kucler during the 2023 WPIAL Class 3A team track championships at West Mifflin.

North Allegheny’s Kucler twins branch out with college choices

North Allegheny star distance runners Robin and Wren Kucler took official visits to the same schools, but the identical twins ended up on different paths.

North Allegheny’s Brady Brinkley (4) leads the Tigers onto the field before their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Baldwin High School.

High school football roundup for Oct. 18, 2024: Brady Brinkley leads North Allegheny past Pine-Richland

Brady Brinkley threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 93 yards and a 78-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter as Class 6A No. 2 North Allegheny earned a 28-21 victory over Class 5A No. 1 Pine-Richland (7-1) in a nonconference football game Friday night.