Sports
Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: ‘Competitive’ start for Highlands volleyball reboot
October 3, 2019
When the Highlands girls volleyball program returned last month after a three-year hiatus, 68 players came to tryouts.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 6
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 6:
It’s beginning to look a lot like Week 6 for Chick’s Picks
Chick’s Picks headed to her local home improvement store this week to pick up some polish for her trusty crystal ball. Upon entering the store, much to her surprise, Chick’s Picks realized that it had already begun to look a lot like Christmas in there. Trees, lights, and decor abounded.
Fox Chapel boys golf preparing for a WPIAL team title run
Over the course of the past few years, the Fox Chapel boys golf team have been strokes away from capturing the program’s fifth team championship.
Central Valley, Thomas Jefferson rekindle rivalry from their Class AAA days
It wasn’t long ago that Thomas Jefferson and Central Valley were linked in a budding rivalry.
WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 2, 2019
There are less than two weeks left in section play in WPIAL girls 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.
Gateway junior Derrick Davis adds another Top 25 football offer
Derrick Davis’ long list of scholarship offers is starting to resemble the Top 25 polls.
PIAA cross county champion Patrick Anderson commits to North Carolina
Mt. Lebanon senior Patrick Anderson, the defending state cross country champion, committed to North Carolina.
Baseball coach Steve Bucci leaves South Park for alma mater Baldwin
October 2, 2019
Baseball coach Steve Bucci, who owns both WPIAL and state titles, is leaving South Park for Baldwin, his alma mater.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 2, 2019
Football
Burrell blanks Deer Lakes, maintains hold on section lead
The Burrell girls soccer team broke through 12 minutes into the first half of Wednesday’s Section 2-AA clash with rival Deer Lakes.
Playoff contenders square off Thursday in WPIAL boys soccer
Besides the WPIAL girls doubles tennis championships and consolations, Thursday is another busy day on the pitch with plenty of WPIAL boys soccer action.
High school roundup for Oct. 2, 2019: Hopewell tops North Catholic, moves into first-place tie
Raychel Speicher and Marlee Mancini scored goals as Hopewell knocked off North Catholic in WPIAL girls soccer Wednesday night. The win pulled Hopewell (8-2, 7-2) into a tie with North Catholic (8-4, 7-2) in the race for the top spot in Section 1-AA.
Strong freshman class boosts Greensburg Central Catholic soccer
An influx of freshmen can raise a number of concerns for soccer coaches at the high school level.
New girls tennis champs will be crowned in WPIAL doubles
New WPIAL champions will be crowned on Thursday when the doubles tournaments conclude at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford.
Quaker Valley freshman edges Greensburg Central Catholic twins for WPIAL golf title
It was an unusual day at the WPIAL Class AAA and AA girls golf championships Wednesday at Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley.
Freeport boys soccer in thick of playoff conversation
With just four games remaining on its regular season schedule, the Freeport boys soccer team is in the thick of the playoff race.
A new top team takes over in this week’s Trib Ten
There is a new king of the hill in the latest Trib Ten power rankings.
A-K Valley football Q-and-A: Kiski Area’s Kenny Blake
Since their matchup with North Hills in Week 2, the Kiski Area Cavaliers have had a secret weapon in their backfield.
Like A-K Valley running backs, The Birdie can play through pain
Overall record: 48-16 (75%)
