Sports
Da’sjon Craggette carries Southmoreland to blowout victory
September 1, 2023
The spotlight on a pair of Westmoreland County running backs with 200-yard games last week during the opening night of high school football shifted Friday night to Southmoreland’s Da’sjon Craggette.
Randolph runs wild in Highlands’ victory over Blackhawk
Football can be a game of inches. This was certainly the case when Highlands traveled to Blackhawk for a nonconference matchup Friday night.
Valley beats Apollo-Ridge to give new coach Adams his first victory
The Mark Adams era of Valley football is officially underway, and if the Vikings defense plays anything like it did Friday night against Apollo-Ridge, the folks of New Kensington will be proud.
Deer Lakes dominates rival Burrell in shutout
Last year’s matchup between Burrell and Deer Lakes went to overtime before the Bucs pulled out a six-point victory.
Big plays, takeaways help McKeesport defeat Penn-Trafford
Before its matchup with Penn-Trafford, the Class 4A No. 3 McKeesport added a play to its offensive repertoire that coach Matt Miller did not know if they would use.
Freeport jumps out of gate in rout of South Allegheny
Freeport coach John Gaillot wasn’t going to kick to South Allegheny standout Cameron Epps under any circumstances.
Connellsville football team runs over Hempfield
For the first time since 1997, the Connellsville Falcons are 2-0 to start a football season.
Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon ignore talk of ‘down year’ after coaching change, graduations
New head coaches. Rosters hurt by graduation. Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon came into this football season with similar situations.
Longtime Sewickley Academy athletic director Win Palmer, who also coached 3 sports, dies at 65
One of the best ways many describe Win Palmer is that he was a gentleman’s gentleman.
5 things to watch in Week 1: A red-letter day in Aliquippa as the new Heinz Field opens
Not only is Aliquippa’s new football stadium named Heinz Field, but like its North Shore namesake, the Red Zone should be popular.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Aug. 31, 2023: Nathan Katari’s hat trick powers North Allegheny past Pine-Richland
Nathan Katari recorded his first career hat trick, leading North Allegheny to a 3-1 victory over rival Pine-Richland in Section 1-4A boys soccer Thursday night.
Plum shuts out rival Franklin Regional in early season section showdown
Plum is finding different ways to score goals this soccer season.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 1 2023
Most of the district teams knocked off the rust, buckled the chin straps tight and began the 2023 high school football season last week in Week Zero.
Penn-Trafford golfer Nick Turowski claims 2nd WCCA title
Golfers will say there are just some courses that fit their game the best.
Through the years: Apollo-Ridge’s Brian Newton made strong 1st impression
Each Friday 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: Top runners clash when Ligonier Valley, Southmoreland meet
John Jablunovsky and Da’sjon Craggette ran wild in their season openers, each rushing for more than 200 yards as their teams won.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 30, 2023
August 30, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2023: Boys soccer teams to battle for early section lead
We close out August with plenty of boys soccer section matches.
High school roundup for Aug. 30, 2023: Abigail Stager nets hat trick in North Allegheny win
Abigail Stager scored a hat trick to lead North Allegheny to a 4-0 victory over Pine-Richland (0-3, 0-2) in Section 1-4A girls soccer Wednesday night.
