Sports

Guyasuta and Rams Youth Football jointly observe the
20th anniversary of the 9-11 tragedies on Sept. 11, 2021
at Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison.

Another successful season for Guyasuta youth football

October 16, 2021

It’s been another banner season for Guyasuta youth football.

Shady Side Academy’s Sam Farner controls the ball against Deer Lakes on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Fox Chapel.

Herald notebook: Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy soccer teams clinch WPIAL playoff berths

The Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy boys and girls soccer teams have all clinched berths for the WPIAL playoffs.

Norwin’s Luke Levendosky throws against Latrobe on Sept. 3.

Norwin notebook: Norwin football has long night

Several area football teams had to sit through delays Oct. 8 as lightning and storms moved through Allegheny County.

Seneca Valley’s Max Marcotte battles North Allegheny’s Ryan Cooke for possession during their game on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Jackson.

North Allegheny notebook: Tigers soccer teams advance to postseason

Evan Anderson had a hat trick, and Andre Ennis added two goals and an assist as North Allegheny’s boys soccer team wrapped up section play with an 11-1 win over North Hills on Oct. 13.

Members of the North Allegheny field hockey team prepare to take on Hempfeld in a Section 1-3A contest Oct. 12, 2021, at Hempfield High School.

After slow start, North Allegheny field hockey finds its rhythm

The North Allegheny field hockey team is a youthful bunch with many new starters after 10 seniors graduated from last year.

Franklin Regionals’ Nicolas Provenzo (l) and Andrew Moore finish six and seventh during the WCCA boys cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Westmoreland County Community College.

Franklin Regional notebook: Golf team’s repeat bid ends in WPIAL semifinals

The Franklin Regional boys golf team just missed defending its Class 3A team golf title when it finished fourth at the WPIAL team semifinals Oct. 12 at The Links at Spring Church.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 15, 2021

High schools

Cornell’s Tim Henderson works out during practice on Aug. 17, 2021, in Coraopolis.

WPIAL Class A roundup: Henderson’s 2 TDs carry No. 3 Cornell past No. 5 Rochester

Tim Henderson scored on an 80-yard kickoff return and a 53-yard run to lead No. 3 Cornell to a 14-7 victory over No. 5 Rochester in a battle of top teams in the Class A Big Seven Conference on Friday night.

Chartiers Houston’s Jordan Irson catches a pass during practice on Aug. 10, 2021, in Chartiers Twp.

WPIAL Class 2A roundup: Chartiers-Houston edges McGuffey in Century Conference

Jordan Irson ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns as Chartiers-Houston earned a 13-7 victory over McGuffey (4-4, 3-1) in a WPIAL Class 2A Century Conference matchup Friday night.

Latrobe’s Kyle Brewer runs the ball as Franklin Regional’s Jared Ribar runs for the tackle on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium in downtown Latrobe.

2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 7

Top performers for Week 7 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Beaver’s Wyatt Ringer throws a pass during practice on Aug. 19, 2021, in Beaver.

WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Ringer’s 4th TD helps Beaver top Chartiers Valley in OT

Wyatt Ringer scored his fourth touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give Beaver a 35-28 Class 4A Parkway Conference win against Chartiers Valley (4-4, 1-2) on Friday night.

Bethel Park takes on Peters Township on Oct. 16, 2021, at Bethel Park.

Bethel Park defeats Peters Township to remain perfect in conference

Coming off a winless season and getting off to a slow 1-3 start this year, Bethel Park might have had the gnawing feeling of “here we go again.”

Mt. Lebanon quarterback Joey Daniels catches a touchdown pass as Central Catholic’s Robinson Waddell defends during their game on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School.

WPIAL Class 6A roundup: Strong 2nd half lifts No. 1 Mt. Lebanon past Norwin

Alex Tecza’s second touchdown run of the game snapped a 7-7 tie in the third quarter to lead No. 1 Mt. Lebanon to a 35-7 victory over Norwin in a Class 6A football game Friday night.

North Hills’ Cooper Thompson strips the ball from Pine-Richland’s Andrew Mellis in the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 at Martorelli Stadium.

North Hills defense stands tall in 4th quarter in win over Pine-Richland

A defensive football game Friday at a loud Martorelli Stadium in West View came to a fitting close Friday night.

Keystone Oaks’ Kevin Drew works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2021, in Dormont.

WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Kevin Drew carries Keystone Oaks past Quaker Valley

October 15, 2021

Kevin Drew ran for 227 yards and three touchdowns to lead Keystone Oaks to a 56-20 victory over Quaker Valley (2-6, 1-2) in WPIAL Class 3A Northwestern 6 Conference play on Friday night.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin runs against Trinity on Oct. 15, 2021, at Belle Vernon.

Quinton Martin romps, Belle Vernon stomps Trinity

It’s not quite Halloween, but Trinity may have nightmares of Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin. After his performance Friday, who could blame them?

Gateway quarterback Brad Birch threw for 293 yards in Friday’s win.

WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Birch leads No. 4 Gateway past Woodland Hills

Brad Birch completed 21 of 26 passes for 293 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Gateway to the 40-21 Class 5A Big East Conference win against Woodland Hills (2-6, 1-2) on Friday night.

Franklin Regional quarterback Connor Donnelly passes against Latrobe on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at Latrobe Memorial Stadium in downtown Latrobe.

Franklin Regional beats Latrobe with 27 unanswered points

It may only take two conference wins to get into the WPIAL Class 5A football playoffs, so Friday’s matchup between Franklin Regional and Latrobe — teams that began the night with one conference win apiece — was soaked in importance.