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Mars’ quarterback Luke Goodworth throws a pass during practice on Aug. 8.

High school roundup for Aug. 24, 2024: Mars puts on air show in Florida

August 24, 2024

Luke Goodworth hit Gabe Hein with touchdown passes of 80, 84 and 30 yards to lead Class 4A No. 3 Mars to a 47-35 road victory over Boone (Fla.) in a game postponed until Saturday due to a storm Friday night.

Kiski Area’s Aven Shirley takes the opening kickoff for a touchdown against Knoch on Friday.

5 things we learned in high school football Week Zero: Kick returns liven up openers

The spread offense. The no-huddle. The Gatorade shower.

Norwin’s Tristyn Tavares avoids Penn-Trafford’s Jack Weishaar in the second half Friday.

WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Aug. 25, 2024

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Clairton’s Donte Wright high-steps down the sideline past Steel Valley’s Cay’son Simpkins on Saturday.

Clairton rides defense to convincing win over Steel Valley

Clairton defensive back Taris Wooding and the Bears’ crushing defense didn’t worry much about the offense. With Wooding and his teammates patrolling the secondary, Steel Valley’s offense wasn’t gaining any territory.

Coaches and players from Franklin Regional (left) and Norwin have a pregame meeting with referees Saturday at Norwin Knights Stadium in North Huntingdon. Norwin won the season opener, 2-0.

Norwin boys soccer shuts out Franklin Regional to open season

Norwin continues to row in the right direction.

Deer Lakes quarterback Jake Fleischer threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns on Aug. 23, 2024.

A-K Valley football notebook: Deer Lakes snaps string of Week Zero losses

Deer Lakes defeated Apollo-Ridge, 35-14, in its first Week Zero game in 2016.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Samir Crosby rushed for 341 yards on 21 carries and completed 7 of 12 passes for 136 yards Friday.

Westmoreland County football notebook: GCC’s Samir Crosby accounts for 6 TDs

Samir Crosby had an impressive performance in a wild opener for Greensburg Central Catholic at Shady Side Academy. The Centurions rallied to win 46-40 as the junior quarterback accounted for six touchdowns.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 24, 2024

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Montour’s Mark Dobrowsky tackles Central Valley’s Jance Henry for a loss during the fourth quarter on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, in Robinson.

Montour defense stands tall against Central Valley rushing attack in Week Zero victory

Breaking long runs can be a big part of Central Valley’s offense, especially with a 200-pound running back that has a hard-to-tackle reputation.

Franklin Regional’s Chase Lemke lines up a pass against Plum on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 at Plum High School.

Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week Zero top performers for passing, rushing, receiving

Top performers for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

West Mifflin’s Armand Hill works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in West Mifflin.

High school football roundup for Aug. 23, 2024: West Mifflin hangs on to defeat Elizabeth Forward

Armand Hill ran for 84 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown with less than a minute remaining, to help West Mifflin earn a 17-16 nonconference victory over Class 3A No. 4 Elizabeth Forward (0-1) on Friday night.

Bethel Park huddles after beating Seneca Valley on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Seneca Valley.

Bethel Park opens season with breezy win vs. Seneca Valley

August 23, 2024

One pick-6 in a quarter is a momentum shifter, but two?

Monessen’s TyVaughn Kershaw carries against Charleroi on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Kershaw rushed for 169 yards and had five total touchdowns.

Ty Kershaw, Monessen use big plays to rout Charleroi in game between rivals

The first three times Monessen’s Tyvaughn Kershaw touched the ball in the Greyhounds’ Week Zero matchup versus Mon Valley rival Charleroi, he wound up in the end zone.

Captains for Jeannette and Mt. Pleasant meet at midfield Friday.

Late TD pass lifts Jeannette past Mt. Pleasant in comeback victory

Mt. Pleasant appeared to have Jeannette right where it wanted it. A seven-point lead with three minutes and change remaining and a fresh turnover in their hands.

Players from Derry and Ligonier Valley head out for the coin toss before their game Friday at Weller Field in Ligonier.

Ligonier Valley rides ground game to win over Derry in ‘Riot on the Ridge’

From the start, this year’s rendition of “Riot on the Ridge” looked more like a whimper.

Highlands players take the field for their game against Armstrong on Friday night.

Armstrong turns back Highlands at goal line in OT thriller

Frank Fabian isn’t sure who halted Highlands quarterback Menage Lucas’ twisting effort at the goal line.

Leechburg gets 2 scores late to get past Apollo-Ridge

Leechburg was down 14-7 on Friday at Veterans Memorial Field against Apollo-Ridge. But the Blue Devils battled until the end, tallying 12 points in the fourth quarter and earning them a 19-14 victory.