Sports
Fort Cherry turns on jets in 2nd half, speeds past Monessen
September 20, 2024
Monessen looked like it had all the momentum after scoring on its first drive of the second half to go up a touchdown on Fort Cherry in a battle of unbeaten squads in the Black Hills Conference.
No. 1 Imani Christian scores late TD to beat Highlands in defensive struggle
It looked like fans were possibly going to get the high-scoring game some might have expected when both teams scored on their opening drives. However, the game turned out much differently.
Deer Lakes makes program history, going 5-0 for 1st time with win over East Allegheny
Deer Lakes wide receiver Zach Grant demonstrated Deer Lakes’ pursuit of school history will come down to precise performance. Winless East Allegheny stood between the Lancers and opening the season with five straight victories for the first time Friday night at Churchman Stadium.
Latrobe finally ends scoreless skid, shuts out Armstrong in Big East win
Scoreless for nearly 7 1/2 quarters, Latrobe finally found the end zone. It was a good thing: The Wildcats were growing tired of these three-and-out defensive struggles.
Franklin Regional gets running game going in 2nd half, holds off Gateway
The only thing stopping Franklin Regional senior tailback Kyle Dupill was cramps.
Freeport bounces back from tough loss to earn runaway victory over Burrell
Freeport rallied but came up just short in its Allegheny 7 Conference opener last week at Deer Lakes.
OLSH’s fully charged defense shuts down Ligonier Valley
The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart defense held Ligonier Valley to just 107 yards of offense, leading the Chargers to a 28-7 victory Friday night in Moon.
Jayden Floyd, Leechburg rout Jeannette, improve to 5-0 for 1st time since 1981
Leechburg quarterback Jayden Floyd put on quite a show with legs Friday at McKee Stadium.
Patrick Cassidy talks about mom Shirley Jones in advance of gala honoring her
On Saturday, Pittsburgh CLO will honor Shirley Jones, Western Pennsylvania native and legend of stage and screen, with a Broadway star-studded gala celebration at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Despite mismatch in enrollments, Aliquippa draws nonconference clash vs. Penn Hills
Aliquippa went to court to avoid a promotion to Class 5A football this fall, but the Quips still get a taste of that classification on Friday.
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-22
Well, that’s an official wrap on summer, folks! It’s time to think about chilly nights, mugs of hot apple cider and the scent of falling leaves. Here are a few things to do while ushering in autumn during a still-warm weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 19, 2024
High schools
5 things to watch in Week 4: Excitement builds in Monessen for battle of undefeated teams
The buildup to facing a defending WPIAL champion was always going to be big, but undefeated records make this Monessen’s biggest home game in quite a while.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of the 2024 WPIAL football regular season and another Friday night of storm-free football.
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 20-22
The official end to summer — the September equinox — is here. With warm weather forecast for this weekend, there’s time to enjoy a few more days of fun and sun before chilly nights and falling leaves arrive.
High school roundup for Sept. 19, 2024: North Allegheny beats Fox Chapel to grab share of 1st place
September 19, 2024
Leonardo Yu scored a second-half goal, assisted by Zach Nash, to lift North Allegheny to a 1-0 victory over Fox Chapel in a matchup of top teams in Section 3-4A boys soccer Thursday night.
Late arrival no problem as unbeaten Charleroi boys top Mt. Pleasant in key section showdown
With Charleroi decidedly controlling possession in the first half, Mt. Pleasant’s scoring chances were slim at best.
Plum fends off Norwin in spirited battle for section top spot
Round one goes to Plum.
Shady Side Academy football coach Chuck DiNardo resigns
Chuck DiNardo has resigned as football coach at Shady Side Academy, stepping down four games into his eighth season with the Bulldogs.
