Sports
Through the years: A decade ago, Apollo-Ridge won big in ‘Viking Bowl’
August 29, 2024
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top kickers give their teams a leg up
Kickers rarely get much limelight. Their extra points are often taken for granted, and casual fans don’t give kickoffs that sail out of the end zone a second thought.
Uniontown enjoying some success as independent program
The Uniontown football team can divide its recent history into two eras: pre-covid and post-covid.
Laurel Highlands expecting to return to form after down year
Entering his sixth year as head coach at Laurel Highlands, Rich Kolesar can usually assess the coming fortunes of his Mustangs by the way offseason workouts progress.
Frazier out to prove 1-win seasons are thing of the past
Entering the 2024 season, the Frazier football team has plenty to prove.
Connellsville goes independent with momentum after .500 season
For a number of years, one of the main goals for the Connellsville football team has been to reestablish a winning culture that can be sustained long term.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 28, 2024
August 28, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Aug. 28, 2024: Mars gets past Hampton in section showdown
Julia Lishia scored the game’s lone goal to lift Mars (4-0, 1-0) to a 1-0 victory over Hampton (2-1, 1-1) in an early season matchup between top teams in Section 1-3A girls soccer Wednesday night.
What to watch for in high school sports on Aug. 28, 2024: Westinghouse looks to get in win column
Over the last two seasons, the Westinghouse football program has proven to be a dominant force, not only in the City League but also across the state.
Trib 10: Quips stand atop 1st edition of football power rankings
Last year, only two teams sat atop the Trib 10 power rankings throughout the season.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 1
Player of the week
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Nonconference
Don’t poke The Birdie as he makes his A-K Valley Week 1 picks
Last week: 7-2 (77.8%)
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Thursday
Westmoreland County players to watch for 2024 Week 1
Player of the week
Greensburg Salem, Ligonier Valley looking to see improvement, stay unbeaten
Greensburg Salem and Ligonier Valley kicked off the season with solid wins in Week Zero. But their performances were far from perfect.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 1 of the 2024 season:
The Birdie’s Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County are the real deal
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)
Elizabeth Forward, Highlands look to rebound after narrow losses in Week Zero
Elizabeth Forward and Highlands will get together Friday night at Golden Rams Stadium, each seeking its first win of the season after close, heartbreaking defeats in Week Zero.
