Sports
Puzzle pieces fit as Springdale boys soccer gets off to strong start
September 7, 2023
The biggest unknown for the Springdale boys soccer team coming into the season was how quickly a fairly inexperienced midfield and forward group would jell.
Through the years: Willie Thrower TDs, trick play sparked Ken High to win in 1948
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.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Kickers giving teams a leg up
Kickers often are undervalued, at least by spectators who would rather see big plays and touchdowns. But those special teams leaders could play a key role for Westmoreland County teams as the season moves ahead.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 6, 2023
September 6, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in Western Pa. high school sports on Sept. 7, 2023: City League blue bloods to collide
The two most successful football programs in City League history will kick off the District 8 schedule at George Cupples Stadium on the South Side to get the ball rolling on Week 2 of the high school football season Thursday.
High school roundup for Sept. 6, 2023: North Catholic finds winning goal vs. Quaker Valley
Lily Karsman scored the game’s lone goal and Rylee Kumer recorded the shutout to lead North Catholic to a 1-0 victory over Quaker Valley (3-1, 1-1) in Section 1-2A girls soccer Wednesday. Kathleen Virostek assisted on the winning goal for North Catholic (2-1, 2-1).
Freeport girls soccer team withstands late pressure by Burrell
The Freeport girls soccer team scored a goal in each half of its Section 2-2A matchup Wednesday evening at rival Burrell.
Trib 10: As list of undefeated teams gets smaller, top of WPIAL power rankings stays the same
Just two weeks into the new high school football season, only 38 of 177 WPIAL teams remain undefeated.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 2
Player of the week
Valley, Burrell players amped up for annual ‘Battle of the Bypass’
Mark Adams served as an assistant at Valley under former coach Muzzy Colosimo in 2018 and 2019, and he was able to get a taste of the “Battle of the Bypass” rivalry between the Vikings and Burrell.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 2
Nonconference
The Birdie is feeling lucky with his Week 2 A-K Valley football picks
Last week: 7-3 (70%)
The Birdie’s Westmoreland County picks stand the test of time
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 2
Player of the week
Rivals Hempfield, Latrobe look to rebound as they meet for 50th time
Latrobe and Hempfield enter Week 2 of the high school football season trying to rebound from their first losses.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 2
Connellsville (2-0) at Franklin Regional (1-1)
Greensburg C.C. boys soccer gets creative with offensive attack
With an appreciation for possession-style soccer, Ryan Kanner is simplifying the offense in his first season as Greensburg Central Catholic’s boys coach.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Norwin’s Daniel Maddock showing scoring touch
Norwin is the only Westmoreland County team left in the Trib Live HSSN rankings. Things, of course, could change as the season carries on.
Greensburg C.C. golfer Izzy Aigner to play Pebble Beach event, opting out of WPIAL individual postseason
Wave-crashing scenes from iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links have only been pictures on the web or in golf magazines to Izzy Aigner.
