Sports
Despite heavy graduation loss, Norwin boys basketball reloads to compete in Section 2-6A
November 24, 2023
With only one player back who saw varsity playing time and a roster scrubbed clean by graduation, the Norwin boys are rebuilding but not panicking.
Riverview boys put focus on winning close games in Section 3-2A
Riverview boys basketball’s fortunes came down to a few possessions last year.
Bolstered by soccer team’s success, Riverview girls basketball team has high expectations
One day after playing in a state championship, several members of the Riverview girls soccer team showed up to basketball practice.
With fun factor restored, Plum boys look to continue rebuilding process
November 23, 2023
Justin Walther focused on more than X’s and O’s in his first season as Plum’s boys basketball coach.
Replacing Tiffany Zelmore won’t be easy, but cupboard’s not bare for Mt. Pleasant girls
It’s not every season a coach has to replace an all-time talent, but Mt. Pleasant girls basketball’s Scott Giacobbi has that challenge in front of him this winter.
With ground broken, new Mt. Pleasant boys coach turns focus to future
What has happened with Annie Malkowiak is a history-making achievement. But for now, she will file it under past history.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Linebackers lead Leopards
Matt Humbert describes his inside linebackers as having “nonstop motors.”
The Birdie gets ready for an Acrisure Stadium football feast with Belle Vernon
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Through the years: In ’83, Plum’s defense delivered WPIAL gold
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
Senior trio has Plum girls in position to take step forward
Plum is counting on the senior trio of Megan Marston, Pascale Olczak and Rayla Smith to set the tone for a successful girls basketball season.
In 16th straight WPIAL title game appearance, Aliquippa to meet worthy adversary in McKeesport
November 22, 2023
As a first-year coach, Matt Miller led McKeesport to the 2016 WPIAL finals, a rapid ascent that maybe skewed his perception of the playoffs.
PIAA football quarterfinal previews for Nov. 25, 2023
While the WPIAL prepares to crown four district champions at Acrisure Stadium on Friday, the 2023 PIAA postseason continues with state quarterfinals.
WPIAL Class 4A football championship preview: Aliquippa vs. McKeesport
Two storied programs will clash in the final game of the day Friday at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore of Pittsburgh in the Class 4A championship game.
WPIAL Class 3A football championship preview: Avonworth vs. Belle Vernon
A rematch is set in the third of four title games Friday at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore of Pittsburgh in the Class 3A championship game.
Trib 10: Ranking the last 10 WPIAL teams left standing
Coming up with this week’s 10 teams was easy because they are the only teams still playing from the WPIAL.
Monessen girls, veteran coach ready to again overcome small-school challenges
Thirty-eight years. That’s how long Janine Vertacnik has been coaching basketball, most of it at the high school level.
In unfamiliar underdog role, Beaver Falls to take its shot at dethroning powerful Steel Valley
When Beaver Falls takes the field for its second consecutive championship game appearance against Steel Valley on Friday after falling 34-14 to the Ironmen a year ago, the Tigers will be playing with a completely different mindset.
After a good season with a bad ending, expectations remain high for strong Monessen boys roster
How far can Monessen go this year? A fair question in the Mon Valley, where things can get gritty.
December offerings at Monroeville Public Library
Programs hosted by Monroeville Public Library include:
After dramatic turnaround last season, Leechburg girls plan to keep climbing
If the WPIAL gave out a most improved award, the Leechburg girls basketball team might have won it last year.