Sports
Deer Lakes boys soccer wants to carry momentum after upset win
October 18, 2021
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team is preparing to defend its title and might just be hitting its stride at the right time.
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Leechburg’s Eli Rich
Eli Rich
Apollo-Ridge grad Emily Bonelli making most of opportunities for Pitt-Greensburg
Soccer competition was never far away for Apollo-Ridge graduate Emily Bonelli growing up.
WPIAL says Plum football used ineligible player, must forfeit game
The Plum football team used an ineligible player in some games this season, the WPIAL decided Monday, meaning the Mustangs must forfeit those contests.
High school roundup for Oct. 18, 2021: Rematches set in WPIAL tennis finals
Defending champion Latrobe swept the singles matches to defeat Fox Chapel 3-2 Monday and advance to the finals of the WPIAL Class 3A team tennis tournament.
Las Vegas Raiders galvanized by Jon Gruden’s downfall
October 17, 2021
DENVER — The Las Vegas Raiders were determined not to let Jon Gruden’s undoing lead to their own downfall.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 17, 2021: Girls soccer
Section play in the girls soccer regular season has only a few makeup games left. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. If teams are tied for a playoff spot and head-to-head does not break the tie, all qualify for the postseason.
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for 2021 Week 7
During the offseason, Brad Birch and his older brother, Brett, made headlines when they transferred from Jeannette to Gateway shortly after helping the Jayhawks win a WPIAL football championship.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports Oct. 18, 2021: PIAA golf, WPIAL tennis semifinals on tap
The top Class 2A boys and girls golfers from across the state will tee off Monday morning in the 18-hole PIAA individual golf championships at the Heritage Hills Golf Course in York.
2021 WPIAL football playoff picture entering final 2 weeks of regular season
Two weeks remain in the 2021 WPIAL football season, and the stretch run is picking up.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 17, 2021: Boys soccer
Section play in the regular season is complete, and the WPIAL boys soccer playoffs are just around the corner. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. If teams are tied for a playoff spot and head-to-head does not break the tie, all qualify for the postseason.
WPIAL Clinched for Oct. 17, 2021: Girls volleyball
We are down to one week remaining in the WPIAL girls volleyball regular season, however the list of teams that have clinched a spot in the upcoming district playoffs continues to grow.
High school sports schedule for Oct. 18, 2021
High schools
WPIAL golfers eye golden finish at PIAA championships
Winning a WPIAL golf championship is big but not the biggest award in the state.
Area standouts can get caught between high school, club soccer
Morgan Einodshofer is piling up goals for the Belle Vernon girls soccer team. She also is piling up frequent flyer miles.
WPIAL soccer rankings: Week of Oct. 18, 2021
Girls
Kyle Larson wins at Texas for 1st spot in NASCAR’s final 4
FORT WORTH, Texas — Kyle Larson claimed the first of four championship-contending spots in NASCAR’s season finale with a dominating victory at Texas on Sunday to start the round of eight in the playoffs.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Local soccer teams punch tickets
The local WPIAL soccer playoff field is set.
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of Oct. 18, 2021
The stretch run of the fall high school sports season continues with pair of district playoff bracket unveiling shows this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Penn-Trafford’s Schlessinger brings intensity to multiple sports
Maybe it’s the football player in him. Or the dek hockey player, for that matter.
