Sports
Defense guiding North Allegheny to fast start
September 12, 2019
Attempting to grind out a victory against North Allegheny football would be ill-advised.
Rejuvenated Hampton football team off to strong start
The Hampton football team is loving the changes associated with a new season.
Naman Alemada carries on QB tradition at South Fayette
Naman Alemada didn’t feel too much pressure in the build-up to his first start as South Fayette’s quarterback.
Penn Hills boys cross country seeks improvement throughout season
Lee Zelkowitz might not have a girls cross country team to coach at Penn Hills, but he is looking to see the progress made by the boys team.
McKissick steps into starring role for Penn Hills football team
Last year, the Penn Hills football team was led by an experienced quarterback, Hollis Mathis, on its way to winning its first state title since 1995.
North Hills finding different ways to win
The North Hills football team is off to a hot start with a 3-0 overall record and a 2-0 mark in WPIAL Class 5A Northern Conference play.
Spotting ‘fakes’ crucial as Penn Hills prepares for Mars’ misdirection
Mars coach Scott Heinauer took time during film study to praise a run by Nick Spotti that gained exactly zero yards.
‘So far, so good’ for Franklin Regional soccer
Some of the names have changed in the rotation but the possess-the-ball style of play and heavy dose of talent remains the same at Franklin Regional.
The Daily 3: Section champs to be crowned in WPIAL tennis
September 11, 2019
It’s hard to believe, but just 12 days into September, the WPIAL is preparing for its first district tournament of the 2019-2020 school year.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 11, 2019
Field hockey
High school roundup for Sept. 11, 2019: Waynesburg girls soccer knocks off No. 1 South Park
Rhea Kijowski scored 29 seconds into overtime to lead Waynesburg (2-1, 2-1) to a 3-2 victory over No. 1 South Park (3-2, 2-1) in Section 3-AA girls soccer Wednesday night.
Central Catholic lineman Thomas Hartnett commits to Dartmouth
The Ivy League added another WPIAL lineman Wednesday when Central Catholic’s Thomas Hartnett committed to Dartmouth.
Bethel Park joins Trib 10 power rankings for Week 3
Last week’s Trib 10 power ranking teams were a combined 8-2 in Week 2.
A-K Valley football Q&A with Deer Lakes’ Aris Hasley
Deer Lakes football has gotten off to a rocky start this season, but senior quarterback Aris Hasley has led the passing game to new heights.
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week 3
Trey Darrah
Knoch, Highlands work up ‘a good dislike’ for each other
The Knoch and Highlands football teams are on opposite sides of the WPIAL Class 4A Northwest Eight Conference.
A-K Valley high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 5A Big East
The Birdie goes online to help make A-K Valley football picks
A day doesn’t go by where the Birdie isn’t thinking about high school football. He walked into the office Monday with Saturday’s edition of the Valley News Dispatch in hand and was thumbing through it rapidly.
Week 3 high school football schedule
Thursday
Westmoreland County high school football dont’t-miss matchups for Week 3
Class 6A
