Sports
Kiski Area off to best start since 1986 after edging West Allegheny
September 24, 2021
The sixth time turned out to be the charm for Kiski Area.
Hampton ground game too much for Highlands as Talbots roll to 5-0
Hampton’s running back-by-committee is continuing to work out well.
Nick Curci scores 5 TDs as Apollo-Ridge gets back on track with win over Burrell
The key to victory for Apollo-Ridge heading into their matchup was at least to slow down Burrell’s senior running back Caden DiCaprio.
Deer Lakes makes lone TD count in win vs. Valley
It was a game that had more twists and turns than Crawford Run Road and offered more turnovers than a fall bake sale, but the Lancers pulled it off.
Bethel Park’s Gorman defends WPIAL singles title; Sewickley Academy’s Close wins in Class 2A
Once was nice for Bethel Park’s Mia Gorman.
Saint Vincent heads to Thiel for PAC showdown
NCAA Division III
Central Catholic, North Allegheny meet in rematch of WPIAL Class 6A championship
North Allegheny maybe isn’t the trendy pick in WPIAL championship talk, but the next few weeks could change that discussion.
Covid cases force Burgettstown to forfeit Week 4 game to Rochester
A fifth WPIAL Week 4 football game was canceled Friday morning, just hours before the contest was scheduled to begin.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 23, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 23, 2021: Canon-Mac knocks off unbeaten Peters Township
Mason Le scored the winning goal in overtime to give Canon-McMillan (6-1-1, 4-0-1) a 3-2 victory in Section 2-4A Thursday night, handing Peters Township (7-1, 5-1) its first loss of the season. Alex Grim and Nick Magee scored for Peters Township.
Norwin tops rival Penn-Trafford for 6th straight victory as Yuricha nets pair
September 23, 2021
Since a loss to Seneca Valley two games into the season, Norwin has been a brick wall.
Showdown between Thomas Jefferson, Belle Vernon has big-game feel
There will be no better place to be tonight for a high school football fan than James Weir Stadium.
5 things to watch in WPIAL football Week 4: Covid cancellations not always ‘no-contest’
The WPIAL’s message is clear: Not every covid-related cancellation will be excused as no-contest.
Westmoreland County football notebook: Monessen making major strides
There were people who didn’t think Monessen, with its small roster and overall lack of experience, would score 50 points all season, let alone in one game.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 4
For some district football teams, it’s the second week of conference play. For others, it is the final tune-up before conference play is underway for all 17 WPIAL conferences.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 4
Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 4:
In advance of Week 4, Chick’s Picks takes victory lap as Western Pa.’s top prognosticator
Welcome to Week 4.
First-year quarterbacks learning the ropes, making plays in Westmoreland County
Playing quarterback at the varsity level always intrigued Anthony Govern, but the senior at Southmoreland is finding out for himself just how the position works, how important it is and how enjoyable it can be — especially when the Scotties are winning.
Through the years: West Deer sent coach off with win in 1961
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
