Sports

A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Nash Wedner, Fox Chapel

October 28, 2021

Nash Wedner

West Allegheny’s Johnny Dragisich, who scored two goals Wednesday night, celebrates a goal last season.

High school roundup for Oct. 27, 2021: West Allegheny dethrones Mars

October 27, 2021

Mason Day had two goals and three assists to lead first-seeded West Allegheny to a 6-0 victory over No. 8 Mars (13-5-2), the defending WPIAL and PIAA champion, in a Class 3A boys soccer quarterfinal Wednesday night.

Plum’s Tyler Schrecengost leaps to play the ball in front of Thomas Jefferson’s Ray Schrello as Plum’s Ethan Rose looks on during a WPIAL Class 3A playoff match Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021.

Plum shakes off nerves, shuts out Thomas Jefferson in WPIAL quarterfinals

Before a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal matchup against Thomas Jefferson started Wednesday night, Plum coach Rafal Kolankowski noticed his team was a bit stiff.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 27, 2021

High schools

Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco celebrates after scoring against Kiski Area during a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Franklin Regional High School.

Franklin Regional rallies from 2-goal deficit, beats Kiski Area in WPIAL 3A quarterfinals

An early two-goal deficit can stun some teams in the WPIAL soccer playoffs.

The Knoch girls cross country team goes on a workout run Oct. 26, 2021, in preparation for the WPIAL championships at Cal (Pa.).

Knoch girls cross country team ‘ready to run’ at WPIAL championship meet

The WPIAL cross country championships return to Cal (Pa.) on Thursday after a one-year covid hiatus, and the Knoch girls team hopes to be a major factor in the team and individual standings.

Latrobe goalkeeper Sophia Decerb makes a save against Norwin on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Norwin High School. Both teams are in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals.

Westmoreland WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Oct. 28, 2021

Thursday’s games

Runners participate in the WPIAL cross country championships at White Oak Park on Oct. 28, 2020.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 28, 2021: Cross country championships back at Cal (Pa.)

In the last two decades, the WPIAL has moved the district cross-country championships to various venues across the area.

Adeline Piper (top), Sydney Schutzman and Fox Chapel are in the WPIAL Class 4A girls soccer quarterfinals.

A-K Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Oct. 28, 2021

Today’s games

Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown against Mt. Lebanon on Oct. 8.

Trib 10: Tough year for defending WPIAL champs in power rankings

My, how the top cats from a year ago have fallen in 2021.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Bethany Winnor (4) dribbles the ball against Cambridge Springs’ Aly Reyes (14) during their PIAA semifinal at Norwin High School on Nov. 17, 2020.

Westmoreland soccer notebook: GCC’s Winnor out for playoffs

If Greensburg Central Catholic makes another WPIAL title run in girls soccer, the Centurions will have to do so without senior Bethany Winnor.

Franklin Regional’s Caden Smith drops Penn-Trafford’s Carter Green for a loss last Friday.

There’s no disguising Birdie’s ability to pick Westmoreland County winners

Last week: 8-4 (66.7%)

Norwin’s Dom Barca runs the ball against Latrobe on Sept. 3.

Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 9

Class 6A

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock gives a thumbs up during a game against Laurel Highlands on Oct. 1.

With TJ out of picture, Belle Vernon, McKeesport battle for conference crown

When people talk about which team will win the Big Eight Conference, the conversation usually is centered on Thomas Jefferson, which has won the past two WPIAL and PIAA Class 4A titles.