Sports
WPIAL Equity Council to review Burrell’s allegations that Mohawk football players used racist remarks
November 9, 2023
The WPIAL will have a role in resolving the dispute between Burrell and Mohawk, whose football teams played a game marred by allegations of racial slurs.
Norwin hockey’s Alex Thomas signs with NAHL’s Colorado Grit
Colorado Grit general manager Gaven Bickford said Alex Thomas has quick lateral moves on the ice.
Through the years: Yough outslugged Kittanning in 2013 playoff barnburner
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.
Gritty defense carries Norwin soccer to new heights
“Castle on locks.”
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Veteran QBs lead playoff teams
If there is one thing the three remaining WPIAL football playoff teams from Westmoreland County have in common, it is leadership under center.
Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start
November 8, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start.
WPIAL allowing Burrell, Mohawk to settle racist taunts dispute
The WPIAL is hopeful Mohawk and Burrell can resolve allegations of racial taunts involving their football teams without the league’s intervention.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 8, 2023
High schools
Trib 10: Time for top teams in power rankings to join playoff fray
This week, we hit the midway point of the WPIAL football playoffs.
Latrobe faces stiff challenge from Aliquippa in WPIAL quarterfinals
Latrobe surprised football fans with its dominating performance against West Allegheny in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs last week.
The Birdie’s No. 1 priority is picking Westmoreland County playoff games
Last week: 8-1 (88.9%)
Judge grants Jonna Burke preliminary injunction letting basketball coach avoid PIAA suspension
A federal judge has granted Jonna Burke’s request for a preliminary injunction, a legal victory that lets the Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach avoid a PIAA suspension for now.
After historic playoff win, Deer Lakes turns attention to defending PIAA champion Belle Vernon
Deer Lakes made history and made a statement Friday with its 30-point home victory over Southmoreland in a WPIAL Class 3A first-round football game.
Greensburg C.C. prepares for South Side’s vaunted rushing attack
In a way, Greensburg Central Catholic can’t entertain the thought of pulling an upset until it can prevent South Side’s football team from pulling its guards.
10 WPIAL teams learn sites, times for PIAA girls volleyball quarterfinals
It was a strong start for WPIAL teams in the 2023 PIAA girls volleyball playoffs Tuesday night.
20 WPIAL soccer teams set to play in PIAA quarterfinals
It was an explosive opening night for WPIAL boys and girls soccer teams Tuesday.
Student-athletes learn importance of respect at 14th annual WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit
More than 400 student-athletes from schools throughout Western Pennsylvania gathered Wednesday morning to discuss and learn about what they can do to create a stronger leadership environment through sportsmanship on and off the field of competition.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2023
November 7, 2023
High schools
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 7, 2023
Thanks to plenty of postseason byes, Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings held steady with no changes.
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2023: Montour knocks off WPIAL champ South Fayette in PIAA girls soccer 1st round
Mia and Marlo Cyanovich scored goals as Montour, the fourth-place finisher in the WPIAL tournament, knocked off WPIAL champion South Fayette, 2-1, in a PIAA Class 3A girls soccer first-round match Tuesday night.
