Sports
Westmoreland girls athlete of the week: Hempfield’s Raina Jones
September 8, 2021
Raina Jones
Leechburg boys soccer, girls volleyball teams postpone games through weekend
The Leechburg boys soccer and girls volleyball teams postponed games through this weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 7, 2021
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 9, 2021: Thursday night football on the South Side
Week 2 of the 2021 high school football season kicks off Thursday with another battle between the WPIAL and the Pittsburgh City League.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 8, 2021: Finals rematch in girls soccer
September 7, 2021
Last season, North Catholic and Avonworth played to a scoreless tie in their first Section 1-2A meeting, then the Trojans edged the Antelopes in the final section game of the regular season, 2-1.
High school roundup for Sept. 7, 2021: Franklin Regional stops Plum in overtime
Jake Zimmerman scored in overtime to complete a comeback for Franklin Regional in a Section 4-3A boys soccer win over Plum on Tuesday night.
Trib HSSN state football rankings for Sept. 7, 2021
The top 30 teams in last week’s HSSN state football rankings were like an old Bachman-Turner Overdrive classic song as they spent Week 1 takin’ care of business.
Riverview soccer teams eager to be back on field
It has been nearly two years since the Riverview boys and girls varsity soccer teams played games that counted in the WPIAL.
Ellwood City, OLSH cancel Week 2 football games
Ellwood City and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart each canceled their scheduled football games this week because of covid-related issues.
Freeport football to honor veterans Friday
The Freeport football team takes on Avonworth at home Friday, and the Yellowjackets will honor local veterans and celebrate RED Friday.
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2021: Week 1
It has been 12 years since the Shaler football team has been undefeated through two weeks.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 7, 2021: Boys soccer opens section play
September 6, 2021
Once again this school year, the network with the best coverage of high school sports brings you a daily dose of what to watch for around scholastic sports that day.
Westmoreland boys athlete of the week: Belle Vernon’s Patrick Bush
Patrick Bush
Hempfield senior making headlines, helping build girls tennis program
Whether it’s debating the views of world politicians or setting an example in her own life, Alexis Smith has a passion for leadership.
Lily Fenton leads Latrobe volleyball team, carries on family legacy
She is the final sibling from a family known for its athletic excellence to etch her name into Westmoreland County sports folklore.
Victory at historic Oakmont Country Club boosts confidence for Burrell golfers
The Burrell boys golf team dropped anchor at Oakmont Country Club last week. Having lost three starters from last season and playing one of the top golf courses in the world, the Bucs arrived with more questions than answers going into their Section 1-2A match against rival Riverview.
Valley tennis uses 5-court strength to pursue playoff goals
Even with all seven of her starters back from last season’s second-place team and the section alignment staying the same, Valley tennis coach Rachael Link is taking no chances.
High school sports schedule for Sept. 7, 2021
High schools
Volleyball coaches association releases Week 1 rankings as WPIAL kicks off regular season
It was a busy opening weekend to the 2021 season for many WPIAL girls volleyball teams with dual-match and tournament action.
Derry junior hunting birdies, team success
Hunter Jurica stays true to his name all year.
