Sports

Greensburg Central Catholic head coach Marko Thomas watches a 7-on-7 game with quarterback Nate Dlugos on July 15, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Westmoreland County football notebook: No. 4 GCC prepared for test at No. 1 Clairton

October 14, 2021

Greensburg Central Catholic might be new to the Trib HSSN Class A football rankings this week, but playing Clairton is nothing new to the Centurions.

Penn Hills’ Jaden Dugger pulls in a catch over Upper St. Clair’s Mateo Cepullio on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Upper St. Clair High School.

Chick’s Picks has perfect emoji for picking high school football winners

Welcome to Week 7.

Valley’s Billy Callahan crosses the goal line in front of teammate (44) Frank Campbell’s foot Oct. 19, 1981 at Knoch. Valley’s 18-8 victory put the Vikings in first place in the Greater Allegheny Conference.

Through the Years: Quick long TD pass lifted Valley past Knoch in 1981

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 13, 2021

October 13, 2021

High schools

Norwin and Penn-Trafford prepare for kickoff Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021.

Controversial OT goal gives Norwin boys soccer win over rival Penn-Trafford

You couldn’t tell who was more stunned at first, Norwin or Penn-Trafford.

Deer Lakes’ Ruger Beer (8) celebrates his goal with Michael Butler during their game against Shady Side Academy on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Fox Chapel. Deer Lakes won, 2-1.

High school roundup for Oct. 13, 2021: Deer Lakes hands Shady Side Academy its 1st loss

Ruger Beer and Michael Butler scored a goal as Deer Lakes defeated Shady Side Academy, 2-1, in Section 2-2A boys soccer Wednesday, handing the Bulldogs their first loss of the season.

What to watch for in high school sports on Oct. 14, 2021: City League rivals kick off Week 7

Three times in four years, Brashear and Allderdice battled for the City League football championship.

Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza eludes Central Catholic’s Keith Cushenberry to score last Friday.

Trib 10: Top 3 changes after clash of titans

Following a couple of tumultuous weeks, there was very little change in the weekly Trib 10 power rankings.

The United States’ Sergino Dest (2) celebrates his goal against Costa Rica during the first half of a World Cup qualifying match Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio.

Tim Weah, Sergino Dest spark U.S. to win over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifier

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tim Weah scored on a shot that deflected off the goalkeeper in the 66th minute after Sergiño Dest started the comeback from a first-minute deficit, and the United States rallied past Costa Rica 2-1 on Wednesday night to ease pressure as World Cup qualifying neared the halfway point.

Southmoreland receives football forfeit from Brownsville

For the second consecutive week, the Brownsville football team has canceled its scheduled WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference game.

Kiski’s Eliza Miller out in front of the pack during the WCCA girls cross country championships Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Westmoreland County Community College.

Greensburg Salem, Kiski Area runners win county cross country meet with personal bests

There is nothing like running your best and an achieving a goal.

The Dodgers’ Julio Urias pitches against the Giants during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in San Francisco.

Playoff series for the ages as Dodgers, Giants go to Game 5

SAN FRANCISCO — Everybody expected a playoff series for the ages between the century-old rival Dodgers and Giants, and now they’ve got it.

Penn Hills’ Ava Adamski sets against Franklin Regional on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021at Penn Hills High School.

PIAA eases preseason practice requirements for most sports, not football

The PIAA says it’s OK to skip practice.

Franklin Regional goalkeeper Aris Lamana celebrates with teammates after making a save on a penalty shot against Hampton on Oct. 6.

Westmoreland County girls soccer notes: Franklin Regional in top form

Staying healthy is a key to any successful sports team. As an extension of that, conditioning and staying in game-shape can be what separates the contenders.