Sports
Westmoreland boys athlete of the week: Belle Vernon’s Patrick Bush
September 6, 2021
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.
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Kylie Smith
Kylie Smith
Young St. Joseph girls volleyball team building toward future
Because the covid-19 pandemic delayed fall sports in 2020, the St. Joseph girls volleyball team had one practice and went right into games. Needless to say, a more normal schedule this year was welcomed.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Dan Thimons
Dan Thimons knows the importance of his position on the football field.
A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Kiski Area’s Campbell Curry
Campbell Curry
Trib HSSN Football Player of The Week 2021: Week 1
September 5, 2021
Trailing by three points in the final two minutes of an emotional nonconference game against visiting Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley quarterback Graham Hancox showed no signs of nerves as he led the offense on the field.
High school roundup for Sept. 5, 2021
Daniel Sassak scored twice to lead host Belle Vernon to a 2-1 victory over Gateway at the Paul Sasko Classic tournament Sunday at Belle Vernon.
High school sports scores for Sept. 5, 2021
High schools
New look Franklin Regional girls volleyball maintains lofty expectations
A new chapter in the Franklin Regional girls volleyball program will be written in 2021 following a season unlike any other.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for the week starting Monday, Sept. 6
With the traditional end-of-summer holiday weekend behind us, we labor toward a busy week of high school sports on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant helps cancer victims
Mt. Pleasant is raising money for charity through a unique fundraiser that is fit for a king — and queen.
Deep senior class returns to lead Gateway girls volleyball
When Kayla Taylor arrived in Monroeville in July as the new head coach of the Gateway girls volleyball team, she wasn’t familiar with much in the program, including its players.
Gateway girls tennis showing improvement with returning lineup
Kenny Nieser heads to the tennis courts at Gateway High School each time hoping to see improvement from his youthful girls team.
