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This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 14, 2024
October 13, 2024
The stretch run’ of the 2024 WPIAL football season continues as we hit the final two weeks of play, plus the district soccer and volleyball regular seasons conclude this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
2024 WPIAL football playoff picture: Who’s in, on the cusp ahead of Week 8 contests
Time to prepare for the new world order in the WPIAL football playoffs.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Puck drops for area’s PIHL teams
Hockey season has a way of sneaking up on people because it pops up late in the fall season. But the PIHL is back, and local teams already have played a few games.
A star on the court, classroom and community, Quaker Valley’s Molly MacDonald chooses college
Two important facets of Quaker Valley senior Molly MacDonald’s life are academics and athletics, specifically volleyball.
Penn-Trafford notebook: WVU’s Nick Turowski wins Red Flash Invitational
Nick Turowski wasn’t picked by his golf coach at West Virginia University to compete in the Big 12 Match Play event.
‘Steady improvement’: Penn-Trafford boys soccer headed to WPIAL playoffs
When Ryan Hankey took over as coach of the Penn-Trafford boys soccer program, his main goal was getting his team back into the WPIAL playoffs.
Penn Hills notebook: Basketball grad to play professionally in Ireland
Penn Hills graduate Adia Brisker recently signed to play professional basketball in Ireland.
Penn Hills boys soccer keeps battling
The Penn Hills boys soccer team didn’t have the benefit of a deep bench when the season started. As the Indians have gone through the rigors of Section 1-4A play, they have been battling against their opponents and a war with attrition.
Amari Gans’ breakout season helps Gateway remain in playoff hunt
Amari Gans wasn’t about to let Gateway’s first victory of the season slip through its fingers.
Sewickley sports notebook: Severin Harmon, Ethan Dai shine at WPIAL 2A golf championships
Sewickley Academy’s Severin Harmon and Quaker Valley’s Ethan Dai tied for second and fourth place, respectively, at this year’s WPIAL Class 2A boys golf championships.
Focused on playing fast, Quaker Valley hockey gets off to quick start
Skate fast and win fast. The Quaker Valley hockey team got off to a fast start to the 2024-25 PIHL season.
Quaker Valley duo overcomes all obstacles en route to WPIAL doubles title
Two down, one to go.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 12, 2024
October 12, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Oct. 12, 2024: Western Beaver beats Mohawk in MAC showdown
Jaivin Peel threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns and added a 35-yard touchdown run to lead Western Beaver to a 47-20 win over Mohawk in the Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference on Saturday.
5 things we learned in high school football Week 7: Class 2A has new look
In some WPIAL football classifications, the names near the top of the conference standings don’t change too much from year to year.
Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Emerson Skatell and Greensburg CC’s Braden Riley
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WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Oct. 13, 2024
Class 6A
Knoch’s Mullen is 1-man wrecking crew in remarkable game
Tim Burchett has been a high school football coach for 14 years including the past two-plus seasons at Knoch, and he said he can’t remember many single-game performances like the one senior quarterback and defensive back Codi Mullen put on Friday in a 38-14 victory over Hampton on homecoming at Knoch Knights Stadium.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Greensburg Salem honors Rich Bowen
Greensburg Salem wore special helmet decals Friday night to honor late assistant coach Rich Bowen, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
