Sports
Latrobe, Norwin to meet in early season clash of unbeatens
September 4, 2024
Two undefeated football teams trying to form an identity collide Friday in a nonconference battle at Norwin Knights Stadium.
Trib 10: On a stormy Friday, just 1 team in power rankings took an L last week
A band of storms that hit parts of the district last Friday resurfaced the term “no contest” on the tongues of many in Week 1 of the high school football season.
Familiar foes Freeport, Quaker Valley hope to gain momentum after early-season losses
The Freeport and Quaker Valley football teams are no strangers to one other.
Kiski Sports Hall of Fame’s newest class spans decades
When Brent Kennedy found out he would be enshrined as a member of the Kiski Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024, thoughts immediately turned back to when he made his mark on the Cavaliers cross country, track and field and soccer teams.
Hempfield boys soccer revels in streak-snapping win
When Derry scored two goals to pull even with Hempfield, Michael Crowe, Hempfield’s coach, just let it roll.
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer ineligible after transfer from Mt. Pleasant to Derry
Wrestling standout Dylan Pitzer, a WPIAL runner-up last winter, could miss his junior season after transferring from Mt. Pleasant to Derry.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Aidan Johnson sparks Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant is off to a strong start to the season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 4, 2024: North Allegheny, North Hills meet in girls soccer
Class 4A section play begins in WPIAL girls soccer Wednesday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 3, 2024
September 3, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 3, 2024: Belle Vernon gets past Mt. Pleasant
Trevor Kovatch and Brandon Yeschenko scored to power Belle Vernon to a 2-1 victory in an early season nonsection matchup of boys soccer undefeated teams Tuesday. Dominic Pireaux recorded his first varsity assist and Chris Howman also had an assist for the Leopards (3-0). Landon Stuart scored for Mt. Pleasant (3-1).
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 3, 2024
For only the second time ever, most high school football teams across the state completed two weeks before Sept. 1.
Kiski Area wins 3rd straight Pack the Park girls volleyball match
Last year’s Pack the Park girls volleyball event and match between Norwin and Kiski Area at the Ellen Toy Grass Court in Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park didn’t face any adverse weather conditions such as what chased both teams inside Kiski Area High School one year earlier.
Jeannette girls soccer players determined to keep season going despite low numbers
When Billy Bryant went to Jeannette, he was the Jayhawk mascot.
Westmoreland girls soccer notebook: Yough lighting up scoreboards
Yough has struggled with low roster numbers in recent seasons, and with standout Youngstown Stat commit Kendalyn Umbel choosing not to play prep soccer this year and in 2023, the Cougars appeared headed for an uphill climb.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 3, 2024: Section soccer matches on tap
With picnics and holiday summer weekend in the past, it’s time to labor again for the first time in September on the WPIAL pitches and courts.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for Sept. 2, 2024
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Donald Barksdale
Westmoreland high school notebook: Croushore leaves WPIAL committee
Jim Croushore played 18, then went one more.
New coach Santilli well aware of expectations for Greensburg Central Catholic girls golf team
Golf professional Anthony Santilli knew the expectation when he took over as the girls golf coach at Greensburg Central Catholic.
