Sports
Westmoreland H.S. football notebook: P-T still savoring win over Gateway
Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium was alive with goings-on Friday night. It was the hub of Harrison City as the stadium lit up a rainy community.
Playoff-bound Jeannette boys soccer setting new standards for program
When Art Cicero was offered the Jeannette boys soccer job in 2018, the Jayhawks were coming off a 1-16-1 season and facing another rebuild.
Mt. Lebanon shows ‘toughness’ in lightning-delayed win over No. 1 Central Catholic
Mt. Lebanon quarterback Joey Daniels dislocated a finger on his left hand Friday night while catching a trick-play touchdown, but he was back behind center Saturday morning to finish the lightning-delayed game.
Top-ranked Moon edges Peters Township to stay undefeated
The difference between the first half and the second half of the Moon at Peters Township Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference football game was night and day.
Norwin notebook: Football players happy to be back on field after covid shutdown
Norwin’s football players were itching to get back on the field after a covid-related forfeit Sept. 24 and some unexpected down time. The Knights may never have been so anxious.
Norwin girls soccer battling injuries, tough section slate
With the number of injuries and player rotations Norwin has had this season, you might expect the Knights to be struggling to stay in the playoff race.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers tandem wins section doubles title
Emily Wincko and Abbey Swirsding earned a spot in the WPIAL doubles tennis tournament after capturing the Section 2-AAA championship on Oct. 1.
Defending PIHL champion North Allegheny plans to enjoy the ride
The lake wasn’t frozen, so the North Allegheny hockey team traded its sticks for oars and competed in the Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival at North Park.
Franklin Regional golfers advance to PIAA championships
The Franklin Regional boys golf team is the reigning WPIAL Class AAA champion.
Hampton freshman runner Fish off to fast start
Hampton’s Kevyn Fish proudly held out her left hand and showed her dad the “6:22” written on her palm.
Resch provides physical, intelligent presence in middle of Hampton defense
Hampton’s Jacque DeMatteo has sought two traits in his middle linebacker during 22 seasons as a WPIAL football coach.
Fast start breeds optimism for Fox Chapel hockey team
Fox Chapel’s season-opening 8-1 hockey victory over Hampton may be the first step in getting the Foxes back toward their accustomed perch among the PIHL’s upper echelon.
Fox Chapel football team leans on Dietz, balanced offense
There’s no doubt Fox Chapel’s had one of the toughest football schedules around over the first seven games of the season.
No. 3 Aliquippa cruises past Chartiers Valley in Parkway Conference clash
A fast start propelled third-seeded Aliquippa to a 48-13 victory in a WPIAL Class 4A Parkway Conference showdown at Chartiers Valley on Friday night.
Belle Vernon fends off Ringgold upset bid
The rains came at the start of the second half, and then lightning followed on the third possession after halftime Friday night at Joe Montana Stadium.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 8, 2021
High school
Elizabeth Forward capitalizes on South Allegheny mistakes in Interstate victory
Elizabeth Forward used a number of South Allegheny miscues to take a commanding three-score lead after the first 10 minutes Friday night and cruised to a 36-7 win over its WPIAL Class 3A Interstate Conference rivals at Glassport Memorial Stadium.
WPIAL Class A roundup: No. 2 OLSH edges Union in double overtime
Stephen Greer scored on a 6-yard run in overtime to cap No. 2 OLSH’s 37-36 comeback win against Union (5-1, 3-1) in the WPIAL Class A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.
WPIAL Class 2A roundup: No. 4 Laurel stays undefeated with win over New Brighton
Luke McCoy ran for 101 yards and two touchdowns and caught a 47-yard scoring pass as No. 4 Laurel scored a 42-7 victory over New Brighton (2-5, 1-3) in the WPIAL Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference on Friday night.
