Sports
Springdale boys soccer scores late for playoff win over Sewickley Academy
October 19, 2024
Springdale senior Colton Gent’s job, whether he is on the track or soccer field, is usually pretty simple.
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the week: Week ending Oct. 20, 2024
The Westmoreland County Athletes of the Week is presented by Smail Kia. Look for the tags and look for the savings at Smail Kia in Greensburg.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 18, 2024
High schools
2-point gamble pays off as No. 2 Montour tops No. 1 Aliquippa, earns Parkway Conference title
Montour wasn’t playing for overtime.
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 8 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
October 18, 2024
Top performers for Week 8 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Bethel Park tops South Fayette for conference victory
After its first loss of the season in Week 7, Bethel Park needed a leader to take charge and get the Black Hawks back on their winning ways. That leader was Tanner Pfeuffer.
