Sports
Loaded Central Valley roster poised to return to championship form
August 13, 2024
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
Beaver has pieces in place to add to program’s storied history
The Beaver Bobcats went 9-3 last year, adding to one of the largest win totals in Pennsylvania high school football history. They’re got 675 victories, good for 25th all-time.
WPIAL title-game losses fuel Avonworth
Avonworth knows well the path to Acrisure Stadium.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 12, 2024
August 12, 2024
High schools
Running back Zier Williams ready to carry bigger load for Deer Lakes
Zier Williams was the workhorse of the Deer Lakes running game last year and helped the Lancers make playoff history.
WPIAL approves new section alignments for spring sports in 2025, ’26 seasons
Knowing that boys volleyball coaches prefer room in the schedule for tournaments, the WPIAL on Monday approved a new section alignment with that idea in mind.
New Norwin boys basketball coach happy to give back to his alma mater
While he stops short of “dream job” territory, Cam Auld admits the idea of coaching at his high school alma mater crossed his mind before.
‘Everyone is optimistic’ as high school football camps open around the A-K Valley
A small but enthusiastic group of 21 Springdale football players greeted first-year Dynamos coach Chad Walsh on Monday afternoon for the first day of official preseason camp in the shadow of Springdale High School.
Record-setting quarterback eligible at Western Beaver after forgoing Central Catholic transfer
Record-setting quarterback Jaivin Peel is fully eligible for his sophomore football season at Western Beaver after a hearing Monday at the WPIAL office in Scott.
Crack of pads, warmth of turf signal start of high school football around Westmoreland County
As a two-time defending WPIAL and PIAA champion, Belle Vernon football must have opened full-contact training camp Monday morning with a sense of entitlement, right?
Dom Rosensteel becomes a leader on offense, defense for Greensburg Salem
Dom Rosensteel is ready to move the sticks.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL boys basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL girls basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Dynamic quarterback helps Trinity join ranks of Class 4A contenders
Dan Knause took a bit of a gamble when he became Trinity head coach three years ago.
Thomas Jefferson in position to continue program’s championship tradition
The legacy continues for the Thomas Jefferson football program as Bill Cherpak begins his 30th year as head coach.
Chartiers Valley tries to take another step in move to Class 4A Big Seven Conference
The 2023 season for the Chartiers Valley football team was an improvement over Aaron Fitzpatrick’s first season as Colts head coach.
2-time defending state champ Belle Vernon fitting new pieces into place
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23. Due to production scheduling conflicts, the Laurel Highlands and Ringgold previews will appear later this month.
Burrell’s Steve Hasson battling back from injury to lead Bucs offense
August 11, 2024
As the quarterback in Burrell’s Slot-T offense, Steve Hasson is the conductor.
400-meter champ Jerry Davis adds speed to Greensburg Central Catholic roster
Jerry Davis played at Serra Catholic the past two football seasons but did not experience the WPIAL playoffs.
