Sports

Ligonier Valley’s Kyrie Miller poses for a photo at practice Oct. 22, 2019, at Ligonier Valley.

Westmoreland County football Q&A with Ligonier Valley’s Kyrie Miller

October 23, 2019

If you want to be a captain of the Ligonier Valley football team, you have to apply for the job.

Clairton’s Dontae Sanders celebrates his touchdown during a game against West Greene on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at Clairton.

Jeannette, Clairton to battle for Eastern Conference title, top seed in WPIAL playoffs

The Gardner Point System used by the WPIAL to settle tiebreakers for playoff berths and positioning makes football fans, players and coaches cringe.

Franklin Regional’s Brandon Zanotto (5) returned from injury last week.

Westmoreland County don’t-miss football matchups for Week 9

Class 6A

Highlands’ Johnny Crise (26) runs for a touchdown during their game against New Castle on Oct. 18.

A-K Valley high school football Q&A with Highlands’ Johnny Crise

Over the past few weeks, the Highlands football team has started to hit its stride, especially in the passing game.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 9

Jake Blumer

Burrell’s Josh Boak tackles Deer Lakes quarterback Aris Hasley for a loss during a game Sept. 27.

Derry provides tough final hurdle for Burrell’s playoff quest

Since their matchup with Deer Lakes on Sept. 27, the Burrell Bucs have been in playoff mode. They knew to secure their first playoff berth since 2012, they would have to get over some big humps, and it started during that matchup against the Lancers.

Fox Chapel’s Lorenzo Jenkins (1) makes a touchdown catch behind Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake (1) on Sept. 13 at Fox Chapel.

A-K Valley don’t-miss football matchups for Week 9

Class 5A Northern

Kiski Area’s Kenneth Blake (1) celebrates his third touchdown against Hampton Sept. 27, 2019 at Hampton.

The Birdie is strutting his stuff with A-K Valley picks

Last week: 10-3 (76.9)

High school football schedule for Week 9

Friday

The Birdie making trick-or-tweet plans in Westmoreland County

Last week: 14-0 (1.000)

Mt. Lebanon’s Patrick Anderson (left) and North Allegheny’s Daniel McGoey help each other from the finish line at the PIAA cross country championships Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Hershey. Anderson won, and McGoey was third.

5 things to watch at the 2019 WPIAL cross country championships

For the second straight year, hundreds of high school runners will gather at the Roadman Park Course at Cal (Pa.) on Thursday to compete in the WPIAL cross country championships.

A-K Valley WPIAL girls soccer capsules: Games of Oct. 24, 2019

Girls soccer

Norwin quarterback Jack Salopek (6) looks for an open receiver against Pine-Richland Sept. 20, 2019, at Pine-Richland.

Norwin’s Jack Salopek chasing 6,000 yards

Norwin senior quarterback Jack Salopek is looking to cap his career by reaching the 6,000-yard mark.

Penn-Trafford soccer coach Rick Nese prepares his team for the 2019-2020 season August 21, 2019.

Rick Nese steps down as Penn-Trafford soccer coach

Rick Nese did not rule out a return to soccer, even in the near future, but for now he needs a break.

Jeannette’s Imani Sanders is a member of the 2019 football team.

Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 9

Pete Billey

Volleyball openers, girls soccer quarters and PIAA team golf on tap Wednesday

October 22, 2019

In this day and age where players, coaches and fans love playing the disrespect card in every sport, it has become comical the lengths some go to in an effort to explain how they were snubbed.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 22, 2019

Field hockey

Southmoreland’s Sarah Pisula puts a shot on Burrell’s Anna Novak during their WPIAL playoff match Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Norwin High School.

High school roundup for Oct. 22, 2019: Burrell opens WPIAL girls volleyball playoffs with win

Sara Novak had 17 kills and 19 digs to help Burrell (7-6) earn a 3-1 WPIAL girls volleyball Class AA preliminary round win over Southmoreland (10-6) at Norwin on Tuesday night.