Sports

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Mason Fabean (21) plays the ball during their a state playoff game against Brockway last season.

Westmoreland County soccer notes: GCC preps for WPIAL semifinal without top scorer

November 1, 2021

Greensburg Central Catholic will be a man down when it takes on Eden Christian on Tuesday night in the WPIAL Class A semifinals.

Pine-Richland ’s Miguel Jackson hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Peters Twp. 35-0 in the Class 5A final on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at North Allegheny.

Fralic Award committee close to choosing finalists

The great Bill Fralic would have been 59 on Halloween.

Muzzy Colosimo coached Valley for eight seasons after coaching Greensburg Central Catholic for 17.

Valley’s Muzzy Colosimo gets emotional as he retires from coaching

The past couple of days have been pretty emotional for Muzzy Colosimo since he announced his retirement from coaching football and was on the sidelines guiding his Valley football team one last time Friday evening.

Belle Vernon’s Daniel Sassak ended his high school career with 99 goals.

Belle Vernon soccer optimistic about future

Belle Vernon boys soccer, like so many teams throughout high school sports in the region, continued to feel the impact of the pandemic in 2021, even as play returned to normal.

Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Haley Stormer

Haley Stormer

A-K Valley senior spotlight: Riverview’s Parker Steele

Parker Steele

Report: Armstrong High students led vulgar chants during hockey game against Mars Area

Armstrong School District students are no longer allowed at hockey games after high school students chanted vulgarly at a female goalie at a recent game against Mars Area.

High school sports schedule for Nov. 1, 2021

October 31, 2021

High schools

Fox Chapel goalkeeper Molly McNaughton makes a diving save against North Allegheny during a WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

Trib HSSN broadcast schedule: Week of Nov. 1, 2021

November gets off to a golden start as the WPIAL fall sports postseason goes prime time this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Peters Twp.’s Jillian Marvin works against Moon’s Madison Felton during their game on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at Moon Area High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Nov. 1, 2021: Soccer semifinals get underway

The day after Halloween is one several district soccer teams hope is filled with golden treats instead of sour tastes.

South Allegheny quarterback Eric Wehrer looks for an open reciever against Elizabeth Forward on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.

Trib HSSN Team of the Week for 2021 Week 9

Last week, we celebrated the end of a 33-year playoff drought for Leechburg.

Fox Chapel goalkeeper Molly McNaughton is mobbed by teammates after making the winning save in penalty kicks to defeat North Allegheny in their WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

Fox Chapel girls soccer riding momentum as they prep for WPIAL semis vs. Seneca Valley

Molly McNaughton ranged to her left, got a hand on the ball and pushed it away from the goal.

Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Monday, Nov. 1, 2021

WPIAL soccer preview capsules

Franklin Regional’s Colton Hudson battles Kiski Area’s Aaron Witt for possession during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Franklin Regional High School.

Westmoreland WPIAL soccer playoff capsules for Monday, Nov. 1, 2021

Monday’s WPIAL soccer playoff games

Resilient Springdale girls soccer team eager for WPIAL Class A semifinal vs. Steel Valley

Grace Gent led Springdale in scoring during the regular season with 23 goals.

Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco celebrates with Billy Christafano and Dylan Tomb (22) after Christafano scored against Kiski Area during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Franklin Regional High School.

Westmoreland H.S. soccer notebook: Franklin Regional boys winning with offense

With 56 shutouts across the last four seasons, Franklin Regional has developed a reputation as one of the top defensive programs in WPIAL boys soccer.

Gateway junior Emily Mannion, at left, defends while junior Hallie Grant attempts to push the ball upfield during a practice Aug. 24, at Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium.

Gateway girls soccer team reflects on trip to postseason

The Gateway girls soccer team hoped for a longer stay in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs, but coach Kelly Bender said she was happy with her team’s effort in the 3-0 first-round loss to South Fayette on Oct. 25.