Sports
Southmoreland grinds out win against South Allegheny in Interstate Conference opener
September 17, 2021
Anthony Govern ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more in Southmoreland’s 33-19 victory over South Allegheny on Friday night at Russ Grimm Field in the Interstate Conference opener for both teams.
Deer Lakes dominates Derry to end 15-game losing skid
Deer Lakes’ long losing streak in football is over.
Latrobe bounces back with impressive win over Mt. Pleasant
Latrobe achieved what it was looking for Friday against Mt. Pleasant.
Senior quarterback leads Jeannette to feel-good win over Riverview
Moral victories mean very little to the Jeannette football program.
Bishop Canevin edges Springdale in defensive struggle
The Bishop Canevin and Springdale football teams came into Friday’s Eastern Conference opening clash averaging about 33 points a game each.
Kiski Area reaches 4-0 with rout of Connellsville
Last year, Kiski Area had to go to the final minute of play to defeat Connellsville by a single point.
Second-half surge pushes undefeated Highlands past winless Mars
Highlands rolled into conference play Friday night undefeated, but some in the football world felt the Golden Rams hadn’t been challenged and had a soft 3-0 record.
Laurel Highlands rallies to defeat Ringgold on Rams’ homecoming
Sometimes football is an unfair game, and sometimes it will frustrate you and bite you.
High school roundup for Sept. 17, 2021: Latrobe’s Bell wins 3rd section title
Latrobe senior Jenna Bell won her third section singles title and second in a row when she defeated teammate Carolina Walters, 6-2, 6-1, in the Section 1-3A championship match Friday at Latrobe. Bell has also won three section doubles titles in her career. Franklin Regional’s Ellen Liu defeated Norwin’s Jenna Beach in the third-place match, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.
After 11 shutout quarters, Sto-Rox defense draws big test from Avonworth
The point totals on Sto-Rox’s side of the scoreboard are often eye-catching, but the numbers next to their opponent have been noteworthy as well this fall.
Imani Christian-Greensburg Central Catholic football game canceled
Down to 12 healthy players after a stomach virus hit the Imani Christian football team this week, the Saints called Greensburg Central Catholic to cancel tonight’s football game at GCC.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 17, 2021
High schools
Moon beats North Hills, backs up No. 1 ranking in Class 5A
For now, the title of top-ranked team in Class 5A seems to fit Moon quite nicely, thank you.
High school roundup for Sept. 16, 2021: Cooper’s goal lifts Mars past Montour
September 16, 2021
Aly Cooper scored the decisive goal to lead Mars to a 1-0 girls soccer victory over Montour (4-1, 2-1) in a matchup of top teams in Section 4-3A. Piper Coffield had an assist for the Fightin’ Planets (4-0-1, 4-0).
Yough ties No. 2 Southmoreland; Scotties lose star forward Cernuto
A tie is worth one point in the standings, but Southmoreland and Yough didn’t want to settle on a 0-0 result Thursday night in their Section 3-2A girls soccer clash.
5 things to watch in WPIAL football Week 3: Coaches like nonconference tune-ups
The sprint to the WPIAL playoffs starts now.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 3
Finally, conference games have arrived in the WPIAL.
1972 team got it started for Penn-Trafford football program
There are times when high schools merge, things don’t go smoothly when it involves athletic teams.
Penn-Trafford to honor 2021 football hall of fame class
Some Penn-Trafford football greats will be honored during halftime of Friday’s game against Peters Township.
