Sports
Franklin Regional zeroes in on best plan to try to upset top-seeded Pine-Richland
November 6, 2024
When asked what his team needs to do to have success against top-seeded Pine-Richland on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, Franklin Regional coach Luke Getsy was clear and direct.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 5, 2024
November 5, 2024
All was quiet on the western front … as well as the central and eastern fronts as many of the elite teams across the state enjoyed district playoff byes last weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 5, 2024
Field hockey
High school roundup for Nov. 5, 2024: WPIAL champion Moon boys pull out 1st-round win
Aedan Costa and Billy Sprott scored to lead WPIAL champion Moon (23-0) to a 2-1 victory over Lampeter-Strasburg (16-3-3) in PIAA Class 3A first-round boys soccer Tuesday. The Tigers will meet Allderdice in Saturday’s quarterfinals.
Springdale pulls out shootout win over Conemaugh Township in PIAA 1st round
The Conemaugh Township girls soccer team made a 90-minute trek west to Fox Chapel on Tuesday with the hopes of upending WPIAL champion Springdale.
WPIAL champion Greensburg Central Catholic avenges loss in PIAA 1st round
You might expect the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team to have a slight letdown after winning the WPIAL Class A playoffs Saturday.
Motivated Franklin Regional rolls past Bellefonte in PIAA 1st round match
Coming off a loss in the WPIAL championship game, Franklin Regional was as motivated as ever to perform well in its first state playoff game since 2021 on Tuesday night.
Fox Chapel makes early goals stand up in PIAA boys soccer 1st-round victory
With near record temperatures for early November on Tuesday, the Fox Chapel boys soccer team decided to add its own heat to the equation.
‘Focus, eyes forward’: After rule change snafu, Allderdice boys soccer set for PIAA tournament
When the WPIAL released its brackets for the boys soccer playoffs, Allderdice wasn’t included. The Dragons had learned weeks earlier that they weren’t eligible, but it still stung.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 4, 2024
Field hockey
High school roundup for Nov. 4, 2024: Penn-Trafford hockey rallies to stay undefeated
TJ Ferguson scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to lead Penn-Trafford to a 4-1 victory over Baldwin (0-3-1) in PIHL Class 2A hockey Monday night. Brock Bienemann and Cam Kiste added goals in the final 2:03 for Penn-Trafford (5-0). Baldwin’s Logan Cramer and Penn-Trafford’s Aiden Drotos traded goals in the second period.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 5, 2024: Mars girls soccer begins state playoff quest
November 4, 2024
On this busy day, a new President of the United States may or may not be determined by the end of the day and a new football player may or may not be acquired by the Pittsburgh Steelers by the end of the NFL trading deadline, but the PIAA playoffs in soccer, volleyball and field hockey will definitely begin.
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for Nov. 4, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Highlands Golden Rams
A-K Valley PIAA soccer playoff preview capsules for Nov. 5, 2024
PIAA soccer playoffs
PIAA boys soccer playoff capsule: Game for Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
PIAA boys soccer playoffs
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Dylan Morris
Last year, Latrobe had a lot of inexperience and modest expectations. That group ended up making it to the Penguins Cup Class 2A playoffs, which instilled a lot of belief going into this season.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Rylan Schoonover
For Plum hockey coach Jon Gratton, it is nice to have a calming influence for a team that has struggled out of the gate the past couple of seasons.
Young Deer Lakes aims to skate to deep playoff run
The Deer Lakes hockey team was one game away from contending for the Penguins Cup, losing last year in the semifinals. This season, the Lancers are determined to make it a step further.
High school notes: Mt. Pleasant’s Gesinski, Latrobe’s Reilly in contention for WPIAL soccer award
A local pair are among four finalists for the 6th Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player of the Year, presented to the top girls soccer player in the WPIAL.
