Sports
Defending PIHL champion Pine-Richland makes jump in classification
October 11, 2019
The Pine-Richland hockey team enjoyed a year that was as close to a storybook season as a team could have.
Plum boys soccer team ready to make history
Plum boys soccer captains Cole Kelly, Luke Gildea and Tyler Kolankowski are well versed in the history of the program.
Norwin cross country teams send 5 to WCCA medals stand
The Norwin boys cross country team turned in an impressive performance at the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet last week.
Young Franklin Regional cross country teams each take 6th at WCCA meet
Sophomore Mia Tarantini was the only Franklin Regional cross country runner to earn a medal last Wednesday at the annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association meet at Westmoreland County Community College.
After claiming another section title, Franklin Reigonal sets sights on defending WPIAL crown
Losing 10 players off a WPIAL championship team a year ago, it made sense at the start of the season to think there might be a slight step back by the Franklin Regional boys soccer team.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Eddie Faulkner
Eddie Faulkner, a senior on the Shady Side Academy football team, had a big night as SSA defeated Summit Academy, 28-20, on Oct. 4. The speedy running back rushed for 124 yards on 13 carries and scored on runs of 48, 4 and 4 yards. He also plays strong safety. He is undecided on a college but hopes to major in sports management. Faulkner also runs track and is considering going out for the basketball team this winter.
Fox Chapel cross country gets up to speed as postseason approaches
With the WPIAL cross country championships coming up on Oct. 24, Fox Chapel coach Tom Moul feels his team is ready to make a good showing.
WPIAL Clinched: Boys soccer teams through Thursday, Oct. 10
There are just a couple of make-up matches left in section play in WPIAL boys soccer. 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 all qualify for the postseason.
North Allegheny cross country teams to test course at Tri-State championships
After passing one test with flying colors, the North Allegheny girls cross country team will face another in the Tri-State Track Coaches Association championship meet Thursday at Cal (Pa.).
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 10, 2019
October 10, 2019
Football
High school roundup for Oct. 10, 2019: Baldwin soccer clinches playoff spot
Cole Thomas scored a pair of second-half goals to lead Baldwin (6-10-1, 5-7) past Bethel Park (5-8-2, 3-8-1) in a critical late season boys soccer match in Section 3-AAAA Thursday night. With the win, Baldwin clinched a berth in the WPIAL playoffs. Joey Moeller also scored for the Highlanders.
Moon faces another top wideout in Allegheny 8 clash with Upper St. Clair
For the second week in a row, Moon faces a big-play offense with one of the WPIAL’s top wide receivers.
Carlynton boys soccer wins section title, exceeds coach’s expectations
There is a lot of soccer talk in the Showman household. Understandable, considering Nick Showman coaches the Carlynton boys team.
Fox Chapel boys finally get over the hump, capture WPIAL team gold
All season long, the Fox Chapel boys golf team has had a saying that its lived by every match.
Fox Chapel, Sewickley Academy boys, Upper St. Clair, GCC girls take WPIAL team golf titles
A couple of streaks ended and a couple more carried on Thursday at the WPIAL team golf championships.
Westmoreland football notebook: Latrobe embraces win-and-in game
Ideally, teams want playoff spots locked up by Week 7 of the WPIAL season.
Alle-Kiski Valley Through the Years: ‘Seinfeld’ producer leads Riverview to win
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
5 things to watch in Week 7 of the high school football season
One conference loss is manageable, but two might doom someone’s season in WPIAL Class A.
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 7
Class 6A Conference
Looking to shake an October slump, Chick’s Picks has a 6A upset in mind
Though she is a fan of autumn and all things pumpkin spice, Chick’s Picks observed much more than leaves falling this week. Temperatures dropped from 80 to 55 as though they had seen a state trooper. The Steelers saw yet another starting quarterback taken out. Then, in the midst of all of this, Chick’s Picks’ winning percentage took a plunge as well.
