Sports
Shaler, Thomas Jefferson take over top spots in Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association rankings
September 27, 2021
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 4 top-10 rankings Monday, and there are changes at the top in both Class 4A and Class 3A.
Latrobe cross country teams off to strong starts, eye big-meet success
Christmas season isn’t here yet, but Todd Simpson is ready to hang some ornaments.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Paloma Swankler
The girls soccer program at Norwin is always near the top of the WPIAL, including a state title in 2017.
Burrell cross country team adding depth to young program
Chris Legters started the Burrell cross country program six years ago and is excited about the interest developing at the school.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Freeport’s Erica Lampus
Some would call it a tradition of success or an expectation to win. At Freeport, girls volleyball players simply “refuse to lose.”
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 4
September 26, 2021
He scored the tying touchdown with under five minutes left in the game, then he ran 40 yards for the winning TD with under 10 seconds remaining in a battle between the two top teams in Class 4A of the WPIAL.
What to watch for Sept. 27, 2021: Boys head to WPIAL golf semis
The district individual golf postseason continues Monday with the WPIAL Class AAA boys semifinals.
High school sports schedule for Sept. 27, 2021
High schools
Trib HSSN soccer rankings for week of Sept. 26, 2021
Girls
Trib HSSN broadcast listings for week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
We turn the calendar from September to October this week with plenty of high school sports on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Westmoreland High School notebook: WPIAL golf finals on horizon
The WPIAL individual golf postseason winds into the semifinal rounds for Class AAA while Class AA players are preparing to play for WPIAL championships.
Belle Vernon’s Sassak igniting boys soccer team
In the fall, Daniel Sassak likes to add some noise and school spirit to the Belle Vernon student section at football, girls soccer and girls volleyball games.
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams looking to make playoff noise
Thomas Jefferson ended up third in Section 3-3A boys soccer last year behind co-champs Belle Vernon and Trinity.
Brentwood soccer chasing 4th straight playoff trip
Brentwood has strung together three straight WPIAL playoff appearances in boys soccer, advancing to the quarterfinals each season.
Michael DiSantis shows scoring touch for Sewickley Academy boys soccer
Welcome to the “Michael DiSantis Show,” which played to excellent reviews at Sewickley Academy early this season.
Young Quaker Valley volleyball team gaining experience, momentum
Quaker Valley is in the midst of a rebuilding project in girls volleyball this season.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Hershberger leading Warriors field hockey
Ava Hershberger scored the game’s only goal to lead Penn-Trafford to a 1-0 victory against Fox Chapel in Class AA field hockey action on Sept. 17.
Girls golf championship teams set standard for success at Penn-Trafford
Penn-Trafford High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at the Warriors’ WPIAL championship girls golf team as part of a series on the school’s athletics’ success:
Penn Hills notebook: Brayton makes return trip to WPIAL golf tournament
The Penn Hills girls golf team had to wait 14 years after Mallory Ruhling qualified before sending another competitor to the WPIAL finals.
