Sports
George Guido: Knoch to induct 7 into Sports Hall of Fame
August 28, 2021
Knoch High School’s Sports Hall of Fame is getting set to enshrine its sixth induction class Friday night during the Knights’ home opener against Freeport.
After leaving Puerto Rican home, Norwin lineman Guindin adjusts to new life
Chased out of Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria in 2017, Sebastian Rosado Guindin has found a home at Norwin.
Shady Side, Neighborhood Academy students team up for football co-op
After 127 years as an independent football program, Shady Side Academy now has a partner.
Bethel Park QB Max Blanc plans for college career at Youngstown State
Max Blanc is a student of the game, particularly at the quarterback position.
Bethel Park boys soccer eyes WPIAL playoff berth
Small steps.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny girls golfers off to strong start
The North Allegheny girls golf team opened its season by shooting 166 to sweep a tri-match with Fox Chapel (188) and Mt. Lebanon (185).
New wave of players ready to carry on North Allegheny girls volleyball tradition
Senior middle hitter Rachel Burton understands the expectations for the North Allegheny girls volleyball team.
Franklin Regional girls golfers look to stay on top of section
Franklin Regional girls golf coach Kane Daignault said he knew he had a good team returning.
Fresh start energizes talented, young Hampton cross country team
A youthful Hampton girls cross country team is about to get even younger.
Hampton boys soccer seniors driven to make most of last chance
Since going undefeated as eighth graders, the seniors on the Hampton boys soccer team have held lofty expectations.
Ligonier Valley pitcher Maddie Griffin commits to Youngstown State
A slightly crumpled piece of paper is far from a national letter of intent, but it sure meant a lot to Maddie Griffin when she was a big-dreaming middle schooler.
Big-play defense leads Sto-Rox past Bishop Sycamore at Wolvarena
Sto-Rox’s high-scoring offense will have big nights this season, there’s little doubt about that.
Philly power Imhotep Charter wears down Central Catholic with oversized offensive line
Two tight ends, a huge offensive line and a gritty running back gaining chucks of yardage at a time. This certainly was the style of offense Central Catholic usually would relish.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 28, 2021
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2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week Zero
Top performers for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Week Zero high school football roundup: Moon takes down Seneca Valley
Dylan Sleva rushed for 130 yards and two touchdowns as Moon defeated Seneca Valley, 38-21, in the Week Zero nonconference opener for both football teams Friday night.
Quarterback’s breakout game powers South Fayette past Montour
August 27, 2021
For Landon Lutz, this was a long time coming.
Mt. Lebanon delivers complete performance, shuts out Bethel Park
It didn’t take the Mt. Lebanon offense long to get on track in 2021.
Dickerson, Tracey score 2 TDs each; defense stout as North Hills blanks Mars
Moments after shaking hands with their opponents from Mars, the North Hills players raced over to their sideline to greet a packed and raucous student section waiting for them in the visitor’s grandstand.
Latrobe builds huge 1st-half lead, dominates Derry
Vince Skillings stood motionless as his grandson, Latrobe sophomore Ja’Tawn Williams, intercepted a Derry pass and raced 45 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the game.
