Sports
Plum runners prepare for postseason meets
October 10, 2021
The Plum boys and girls cross country teams have their eyes focused on preparation for the WPIAL Class AAA championships in a couple of weeks at Cal (Pa.).
Rocco, Serra Catholic have high expectations amidst unbeaten run
As a quarterback, Max Rocco appreciates the work of the center along the offensive line.
Sandor, Sundin, Cisse lead Gateway runners at Section 4 championship meet
The Gateway boys and girls cross country teams have their eyes focused on preparation for the WPIAL Class AAA championships in a couple of weeks at Cal (Pa.).
5 things we learned in Week 6 of H.S. football: ‘You can’t control the weather’
After rushing for 167 yards and two touchdowns on Friday, Mt. Lebanon running back Alex Tecza didn’t sleep well that night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 9, 2021
October 9, 2021
High school
High school roundup for Oct. 9, 2021: Beaver holds off New Castle rally
Wyatt Ringer ran for 114 yards and three touchdowns to lead Beaver to a 20-14 Class 4A Parkway Conference victory over New Castle. The game was completed Saturday morning after it was suspended due to lightning Friday night.
Bellinotti makes big plays as Shady Side Academy beats Apollo-Ridge
Shady Side Academy’s Joey Bellinotti made a considerable number of big plays Saturday afternoon.
George Guido: Time to start thinking WPIAL playoffs
The football season is set for the stretch run, and now might be a good time to go over WPIAL playoff qualification.
Trib HSSN high school football rankings: Oct. 9, 2021
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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.
