Sports
Key special teams play turns tide as Armstrong pulls away from Greensburg Salem
October 8, 2021
It was a game that featured two of the top quarterbacks in the WPIAL.
Surging Fox Chapel knocks off Kiski Area
With the score tied and just over 6 minutes remaining, the Fox Chapel defense knew it need just needed to make a key stop as Kiski Area worked to get out of the shadow of its goal post.
Penn-Trafford answers bell, beats Gateway for 1st place in Big East Conference
Jakob Haynes saw an opening and rang Gateway’s bell.
Baldwin topples Hempfield in coach’s return to Westmoreland County
Baldwin football coach Tim Sweeney has spent a lot of time in Westmoreland County winning games while at Derry, his alma mater. He took the Trojans to four consecutive WPIAL playoff appearances in six seasons.
Burrell spoils Deer Lakes homecoming with Allegheny Conference win
Trailing by three points, Burrell was facing a fourth-and-4 at the Deer Lakes 26-yard line.
Freeport picks apart East Allegheny, earns conference victory
At halftime, the Freeport band played the Dolly Parton classic “Jolene” in their set.
Bishop Canevin stymies Leechburg in clash of Class A Eastern Conference contenders
Leechburg hoped to maintain its high-scoring offense Friday night for the school’s homecoming game.
Lightning postpones Central Catholic vs. Mt. Lebanon football game to Saturday
When Central Catholic visited Mt. Lebanon on Friday night, the game was supposed to be electric, not the weather.
Sparked by defense, Southmoreland rolls past Yough
Southmoreland’s defense was up to the task in a 35-7 victory over Yough on Friday in Interstate Conference play at Russ Grimm Field.
WPIAL recognizes 5 schools with Sportsmanship Award
Six-time winner Hampton was among five schools named Friday as recipients of the WPIAL Sportsmanship Award, joining Derry, Laurel, Moon and Upper St. Clair.
Brownsville-Mt. Pleasant football game canceled
The Brownsville at Mt. Pleasant football game scheduled for Friday night has been canceled and will be ruled a no contest by the WPIAL.
North Hills’ Robert Dickerson commits to Bucknell for both football, baseball
College football coaches want Robert Dickerson as a slot receiver, but the North Hills senior knew he didn’t want to put away his baseball glove and bat for good.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 7, 2021
Field hockey
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 7, 2021: Girls volleyball
There are still two weeks left in the WPIAL girls volleyball regular season, but several teams have already clinched a spot in the upcoming district playoffs.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 7, 2021: Boys soccer
October 7, 2021
Section play in the regular season is winding down and the 2021 WPIAL boys soccer playoffs are just around the corner. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie qualify for the postseason.
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2021: Undefeated Hampton stays atop section
Zach Panza converted a penalty kick and Luge Staggers also scored to lead Hampton to a 2-0 victory over Kiski Area in a showdown between the top two teams in Section 2-3A boys soccer Thursday.
5 things to watch in Week 6: De facto conference champions to be crowned?
No, it’s not over ‘til it’s over.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 6
Welcome to Week 6, where the feeling out process continues.
Westmoreland football notebook: Greensburg Salem girls soccer coach among WPIAL’s top refs
Jessica Melodia played for the Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team from 2015-17. When she “retired,” a void was left in her life.
Knoch twins, Latrobe duo collect WPIAL doubles gold
For the second year in a row, sisters from Knoch rule the roost in WPIAL Class 2A doubles.
