Sports
Franklin Regional boys soccer pushes past Penn-Trafford with 2nd-half surge
September 26, 2024
Concerned but not flustered after letting up a goal just before halftime, Franklin Regional rallied for three second-half goals and ripped past Penn-Trafford, 3-1, in Section 3-3A boys soccer Thursday night at Panther Stadium.
Derry javelin standout Mazzoni excited to commit to Auburn, looks forward to 3A competition
The best javelin thrower in the state has made a choice about her future.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
Welcome to Week 5 of the 2024 WPIAL football regular season and the midway point of the regular season.
Despite bump up to Class 4A, Plum boys soccer again among title contenders
With only three returning starters and a move up from Class 3A to 4A, it was a bit unknown coming into the season how the Plum boys soccer team would adjust.
Through the Years: Kiski Area collected milestone win in 2019
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Southmoreland freshman hits ground running
Anthony Smith’s progression has been fast, his development swift, as the freshman quarterback leads the Southmoreland football team in his first season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 25, 2024
September 25, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 25, 2024: Peters Township defends top spot in section with win over Canon-McMillan
Camryn Klein converted a penalty kick and Milena Gill and Julia Spergel also scored as Peters Township (10-0-1, 5-0-1) strengthened its hold on first place in Section 2-4A girls soccer with a 3-1 win over Canon-McMillan (7-2-1, 3-2-1) on Wednesday.
Penn-Trafford’s Alexis Brown has full-circle performance 1 year after injury in win over Latrobe
Almost one year to the day — on the same field, against the same opponent — Alexis Brown had a full-circle experience.
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 26, 2024: Westinghouse, Allderdice set for City showdown
The Week 5 weekend of high school football begins Thursday with what is expected to be one of the top regular season contests in the City League this season.
Derry javelin champ Sophia Mazzoni commits to Auburn
Derry javelin thrower Sophia Mazzoni, an elite talent with state and national titles, committed Wednesday to Auburn.
Trib 10: New team moves into top spot of power rankings
The 10 teams ranked in last week’s HSSN power rankings were a collective 9-1 in Week 4.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 5
Player of the week
Deer Lakes, Highlands renew rivalry in Allegheny 7 Conference clash
The Deer Lakes and Highlands football teams have met four times, with the most recent matchup coming in 2015 when the Lancers and Golden Rams competed in the Class 2A Allegheny Conference.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 5 of the 2024 season:
Are some wins on the menu for A-K Valley teams in The Birdie’s Week 5 picks?
Last week: 8-3
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 5
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Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 5
Player of the week
After strong starts, Southmoreland, Derry looking forward to Interstate Conference opener
There isn’t much of a football tradition at Southmoreland High School.
