Sports
5 things to watch in H.S. football: WPIAL finals at Acrisure Stadium bring added excitement and sometimes new shoes
November 22, 2024
Pine-Richland coach Jon LeDonne wonders what the grass at Acrisure Stadium might look like when the WPIAL 5A final kicks off Saturday night.
High school roundup for Nov. 21, 2024: Tucker Cullen’s hat trick sparks Fox Chapel
November 21, 2024
Tucker Cullen scored a hat trick and Miles Carey made 43 saves to lead Fox Chapel to a 4-1 win over Penn-Trafford in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night. Pierce Osterholm also scored for Fox Chapel (4-1-1). Rylan Kistle scored for Penn-Trafford (7-2).
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 21, 2024
Football
Fierce defenses square off when Pine-Richland, Peters Township meet in WPIAL title rematch
There are plenty of old football coach sayings that link defense and championships.
New coach looks to carry on Mt. Pleasant girls basketball tradition of toughness
Meet the new boss, same first name as the old boss.
Mt. Pleasant boys to embark on ‘refocusing year’ after starters graduate
Mt. Pleasant boys basketball coach Annie Malkowiak always tries to find the positive in everything.
Trib HSSN PIAA football preview capsules for Week 13
While a lot of eyes will be on the four WPIAL championship games at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday, the big weekend of high school football begins Friday with three area teams taking part in PIAA quarterfinals.
Plum girls planning to think fast, play fast to help replace graduated top scorer
Senior Serena Carnahan would like the Plum girls basketball team to be in the best position to make quick decisions.
After struggles last season, Plum boys basketball ‘hungry to succeed’
Belief, in and of itself, isn’t going to carry the Plum boys basketball team to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs for the first time since 2016. But the Mustangs have shown an immense amount of dedication to the sport in the offseason that senior guard Will Beckner believes will produce dividends.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Freeport finally got the better of nemesis Jeannette
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch has taken a look back at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert hangs up head coach’s whistle after 3 decades
November 20, 2024
Thirty-four years after landing his first head coaching job, Kiski Area football coach Sam Albert has decided those days are over.
Monessen girls basketball team sets sail under Schmidt
Jason Schmidt is following a legend. Jason F. Schmidt, that is.
Monessen looks to extend playoff streak to 43 years despite graduation of top scorer
Forty-two and counting.
WPIAL Class 3A championship preview: Avonworth, Central Valley set for rematch
To the naked eye, the matchup in the WPIAL Class 3A championship may not seem surprising based on the recent history of the two programs.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 20, 2024
Football
Trib 10: New team takes over top spot with only 10 teams left standing
We present the survival edition of the Trib 10 in this 2024 season.
New coach likes commitment he sees from Leechburg girls
The Leechburg girls basketball team made the playoffs with an 8-11 record last season. This year, the Blue Devils want nothing more than to make it back.
With additions to roster, Leechburg boys hungry to turn program around
Andrew McDermott is heading into his second year coaching a hungry Leechburg boys basketball team. The players, coaches and community are determined to turn the ship around.
WPIAL Class 2A championship preview: After long wait, Seton LaSalle, South Park return to title game
There are a lot of familiar teams playing in the WPIAL football championships this fall.
PIAA bumps Thomas Jefferson to Saturday, changes sites for Westinghouse, Central Catholic games
The PIAA has pushed Thomas Jefferson’s state playoff game back a day and changed the location of games involving Westinghouse and Central Catholic.
