Sports
After 6 years, 6-classification format still has pros, cons for WPIAL football teams
August 25, 2022
Six for six.
Westmoreland County girls soccer preview: Class 3A field loaded with contenders
WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer just got a lot stronger.
Westmoreland County boys soccer preview: New challenges for Jeannette, Franklin Regional
Jeannette is not necessarily running from anyone by playing up in classification in boys soccer. The way the Jayhawks see it, the move is about perspective and proper placement.
Valley turns new leaf, looks to junior QB Goodwin
New coaching staff, new schemes, new defense and new uniforms.
Through the Years: Highlands’ rally sealed 1997 win vs. Freeport
Each Friday 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.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Plum sets sights on breakthrough season
The Plum boys soccer team has been agonizingly close to breaking through the last few seasons.
2022 City League preview: Allderdice aims to defend its title but will be tested
Competition will again be stiff among City League football teams this fall.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
High schools
Arnie Cutrell wins 3rd Westmoreland Senior Amateur
You couldn’t have asked for a better finish to the Westmoreland County Golf Association’s Senior Amateur on Wednesday.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2022 Week Zero
Dom Dininno
Contrasting Plum, Kiski Area set to kick off season by renewing rivalry
Two schools that are in contrast to each other will open the season Friday.
A-K Valley’s don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
Nonconference
While making picket signs, The Birdie makes his A-K Valley Week Zero picks
In these volatile times, the Birdie spent the offseason becoming radicalized.
2022 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week Zero
Friday
Trib HSSN 2022 preseason WPIAL football rankings
WPIAL football rankings
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week Zero
Here are Westmoreland County’s high school football players to watch for Week Zero.
Rivals Hempfield, Greensburg Salem to square off for 57th time
It’s only one game on the schedule, the first of the season.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week Zero
Nonconference
Check out The Birdie’s hodgepodge of Week Zero picks in Westmoreland County
The Birdie has been called a lot of things (never late for dinner), but when he heard a coach refer to him as a “hodgepodge of nothingness” at a recent media day, his ears perked up.
2022 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the specialists
A remarkable WPIAL record is about to turn 20.
