Sports
Franklin Regional beats Penn-Trafford in OT in defensive struggle
August 30, 2023
When two defensive-minded girls soccer teams get together, you don’t expect to see much offense. Maybe none at all. At least not in the run of play.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 1
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
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The Birdie isn’t goofing around anymore as he makes his Week 1 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
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Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 1
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Franklin Regional, Latrobe coaches want to see improvement in Week 1 matchup
High school football coaches contend that the week between the first game of the season and the second is when they see the most improvement from their players.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
Class A No. 2 Bishop Canevin (0-0) at Greensburg Central Catholic (1-0)
Turn to The Birdie for all your landscaping needs … and for Westmoreland County Week 1 picks
Last week: 7-4 (63.6%)
Trib 10: Big schools move to front of the line in 1st edition of WPIAL football power rankings
It’s our first look at which teams have the power in WPIAL football, at least through Week Zero.
Deer Lakes aims to end 4-game losing streak to rival Burrell
The Burrell football team has won the last four games in the series with Deer Lakes, but three of the four went down to the wire.
Mt. Lebanon man charged in connection with November crash that killed tree-trimmer in Moon
Moon police have issued an arrest warrant for a Mt. Lebanon man who they say fatally struck a worker trimming trees near the Sewickley Bridge in November.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Belle Vernon to host annual kickoff classic
It would not be the start of boys soccer season in the Mon Valley without the Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic at Belle Vernon.
Face of Jeannette boys soccer program sets big-time goals
Jordan Taylor doesn’t just have one goal in mind for soccer season; he has about 100.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 29, 2023
August 29, 2023
High schools
Under clear skies, Kiski Area defeats Norwin in Pack the Park volleyball match
Last year’s Pack the Park girls volleyball event between Norwin and Kiski Area didn’t make it to the Ellen Toy Grass Court at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park as rain chased officials, fans and both teams inside to Kiski Area High School.
High school roundup for Aug. 29, 2023: Seneca Valley finds winning goal vs. Fox Chapel
Zach Garma scored the game-winning goal with 11 minutes to go to lead Seneca Valley to a 1-0 victory over Fox Chapel (1-1, 0-1) in Section 1-4A boys soccer Tuesday. Tyler Holloway assisted on the winning goal for the Raiders (3-0, 1-0).
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 30, 2023: Girls soccer showdown pits Seneca Valley, Butler
The Seneca Valley girls soccer program has had the Midas touch over the years.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 29, 2023
August football is in the books and September football kicks off for most teams, including all the scrimmaging teams that weren’t part of the Week Zero fun and frivolity.
Comeback from injury helps Latrobe’s Yurko appreciate soccer
When she took the field for the first time in seven months, the feeling was indescribable for Ava Yurko.
