Sports
North Hills fights to the finish during difficult but rewarding season
November 15, 2025
North Hills’ football team got far too familiar with one of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s famous sayings this season.
After playoff season, North Hills boys again looking for players to step into new roles
Having to find players to fill big shoes has become a yearly requirement for the North Hills boys basketball program and coach Buzz Gabos. This year is no exception.
North Allegheny hockey skates to quick start under 1st-year coach
The North Allegheny hockey team got off to one of its best starts in 20 years, but Justin Glock is staying grounded.
North Allegheny girls defy expectations with WPIAL championship, deep state playoff run
The North Allegheny girls soccer team saved its best for last.
Fox Chapel runners enthusiastic after productive cross country season
The Fox Chapel cross country program should be more energized going into the indoor track season after having a strong fall.
Fox Chapel notebook: Former Foxes soccer star returns to Riveters
Kate Friday will be coming back for a second season with the Pittsburgh Riveters.
Fox Chapel girls enjoy championship season, gear up for return to Class 4A
Carlo Prati didn’t want to take the Seneca Valleys and North Alleghenys of the world off of the Fox Chapel girls soccer schedule. The Foxes coach knew that their stay in Class 3A may not be very long.
Shady Side Academy junior reflects on rewarding cross country season
Charlotte Barker chose to come back to cross country as a junior because she wanted to compete for a state title. The Shady Side Academy runner was able to leave a strong first impression, as an individual and with the Bulldogs collectively.
2025 WPIAL 4A football championship breakdown: McKeesport vs. Aliquippa
WPIAL Class 4A football championship
Big-school rivals Central Catholic, North Allegheny clash in WPIAL finals for 4th consecutive year
As Central Catholic tries to defend its WPIAL title, the Vikings lineup taking the field Saturday night will be notably different than last year’s.
Relentless Peters Township defense shuts down Upper St. Clair, earns 5A finals rematch
Reston Lehman maybe felt sick as a dog earlier this week, but the Peters Township senior found the strength Friday night to make Upper St. Clair feel terrible.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 14, 2025
November 14, 2025
High schools
Trib HSSN’s 2025 Week 12 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 12 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Clairton fends off Bishop Canevin to earn a shot at a return to WPIAL glory
The Clairton football program hasn’t won a WPIAL championship since 2019.
Top-ranked Seton LaSalle returns to WPIAL Class 2A final after topping Washington
With under five minutes left in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Friday night, Washington was slowly walking down Seton LaSalle for a chance to overcome a one-point deficit.
Da’Ron Barksdale sparks Steel Valley past Western Beaver to return to WPIAL finals
Moments after his team defeated Western Beaver, 34-7, in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Friday night at Dormont Stadium Friday night, Steel Valley running back Da’Ron Barksdale’s was asked how he felt.
Avonworth secures 4th straight trip to WPIAL 3A football final with win over North Catholic
Defending champion Avonworth jumped out to a two-touchdown lead and saw North Catholic close the gap to four points after one quarter.
Laurel stuns 2-time defending WPIAL champ Fort Cherry in Class A semifinals, ending Matt Sieg’s career
Jack Miles felt good about Laurel’s chances to unseat two-time defending WPIAL Class A champion Fort Cherry all week. The Spartans senior linebacker/running back knew that wasn’t a sentiment shared outside of Lawrence County.
No. 1 Pine-Richland holds off Moon in semifinals, will face Peters Township in rubber match
Those who thought that No. 1 Pine-Richland would cruise into the WPIAL Class 5A championship game forgot to tell members of the Moon football team.
Imani Christian uses star power to overwhelm Central Valley in 3A semifinals
The second-seeded Imani Christian Saints will be marching into the WPIAL Class 3A finals after a 48-0 shutout of No. 3 Central Valley on Friday night at Montour.
