Sports
With college decision made, Billy McChesney expects big season for Greensburg Salem
August 16, 2021
Billy McChesney had his choice of sports to play in college, either football or wrestling.
WPIAL’s top girls soccer players make Moe Rosensteel award watch list
The Moe Rosensteel Player of the Year Award recognizes the best WPIAL girls soccer player “whose play, leadership and passion for the game emulates that of the award’s namesake.”
Trib HSSN launches Standout, a social media platform to highlight high school athletes
Let hype season begin!
Deeper, stronger Yough looking to build win total
There is a buzz on Cougar Mountain these days.
Promising offense holds key for South Park
The 2020 football regular season for South Park came down to basic fundamentals on offense.
Southmoreland craves return to playoffs
Enjoying his team’s demeanor more by the day, coach Dave Keefer watches the Southmoreland football team get ready for a voluntary workout on a warm summer evening at Russ Grimm Field.
Winning season ramps up excitement at South Allegheny
Interest in football returned to a high level last season at South Allegheny, and with it the Gladiators are intent on keeping the good times rolling.
‘Nice nucleus’ poised to keep Mt. Pleasant in playoff hunt
Graduation takes impact players from every high school football program, and Mt. Pleasant is no different.
New coach eager to turn around Brownsville’s program
Others have tried. Now, it’s Brian Gates’ turn.
Burrell still wants to play fast, but ground game will be integral part of attack
August 15, 2021
Burrell’s motto, “Play Fast,” doesn’t necessarily mean passing, passing and more passing.
Danny Dlugos aims to carry on family football tradition at GCC, get Centurions back to playoffs
During a recent heat-week drill, Greensburg Central Catholic first-year football coach Marko Thomas held up a blocking pad to help demonstrate a formation.
Preston Zandier takes TJ championship memories to Youngstown State
Alphabetically, Preston Zandier normally is listed last because of his last name.
TJ tennis player honored for positivity
Cindy Obiero was not just a reliable doubles player at Thomas Jefferson.
Brentwood notebook: Wardzinski joins ex-Spartans on Marietta football team
Aiden Wardzinski is continuing his football career as a freshman running back at Marietta, where he joins two other Brentwood products: senior QB Michael Trent and senior WR Austin Veatch.
Quaker Valley athletic program enjoys success across the board
Even in a school year unlike any other, the typically outstanding athletic program at Quaker Valley reached its customary level of success.
Experienced Penn Hills boys soccer roster looking for strong finishing kick
Senior defender Tyler Stewart and his teammates have spent all summer helping the Penn Hills boys soccer team develop a strong finishing kick.
New girls volleyball coach eager to get started at Gateway
Kayla Taylor’s excitement for Gateway’s upcoming girls volleyball season has been building since she was hired as head coach last month.
Bishop Canevin, Carlynton found all-around sports success in trying year
A pair of local schools finished in the top 10 in their respective classifications in the 2020-21 HSSN Trib Cup Standings.
Strength on defense to play key role for Valley
After experiencing four consecutive losing seasons for the first time in nearly 50 years, the Valley Vikings are eager to get back into WPIAL playoff contention.
North Catholic looks to clear semifinal hurdle
The seniors on the North Catholic football team have more conference titles than regular-season losses.
