Sports
Highlands’ Hiester, Kiski Area’s Crosby continue female kicking tradition
September 6, 2019
During her freshman year at Highlands, Hailey Hiester watched her soccer teammate, senior Taylor Gunn, kick as a starter for the Golden Rams football team.
Washington lineman Chase Mitchell commits to FBS newcomer Liberty
The WPIAL added another Division I lineman to the 2020 recruiting class Thursday when Washington’s Chase Mitchell committed to Liberty.
Highlands’ Gabe Norris is connecting the dots for the Golden Rams
Getting off to a good start is important for any young player and Highlands midfielder Gabe Norris is off to one of the best of his high school career.
A-K Valley wrestlers named among top 100 in junior class
When PA Power Wrestling, a media company that covers high school wrestling in Pennsylvania, released its Class of 2021 rankings earlier this week three wrestlers from the A-K Valley were among the top 100 in the state.
New Castle wants to stop South Fayette’s 3-year undefeated run in Northwest 8
September 5, 2019
The name changed from the Northwest Nine to the Northwest Eight, but whatever the Class 4A conference was called, South Fayette has owned it.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 5, 2019
Field Hockey
High school roundup for Sept. 5, 2019: Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco records second straight hat trick
Anthony DiFalco recorded a hat trick for the second straight game to lead No. 1 Franklin Regional (3-0, 1-0) to a 3-0 victory over No. 4 South Fayette (2-1, 0-1) in Section 4-3A boys soccer Thursday.
Ligonier Valley football team makes most of unexpected week off
It will be a quiet week for Ligonier Valley, but don’t expect the Rams to kick up their feet and relax because they have no game to play.
Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe among 3 denied postseason eligibility by WPIAL
Avonworth transfer Kyros Thorpe can complete the regular season but the football standout remains ineligible for the playoffs.
WPIAL rules North Catholic soccer transfer Jayden Sharpless eligible
A WPIAL hearing panel overturned an earlier decision and ruled North Catholic soccer star Jayden Sharpless eligible Thursday by a narrow vote.
Norwin coach calls Red, White and Blue Invitational a good early season test
Norwin cross country coach Brian Fleckenstein is looking forward to the Red, White and Blue Invitational on Saturday at Schenley Park.
Trib HSSN high school football players to watch in Week 2
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 2:
5 things to watch in Week 2 of high school football
In more than a century of WPIAL football, only three schools have reached 700 all-time victories: New Castle, Jeannette and Aliquippa.
Trib HSSN high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 2
Class 6A
A-K Valley H.S. notebook: Kiski Area golfer has career week
Kiski Area’s Sean Adamski has had a special senior season on the golf course.
Chick’s Picks looking for a little help from her friends in Week 2
Chick’s Picks boasts a very exclusive group of college friends. This particular group of friends shared her love of high school football, even dating back to a few decades ago. The pals would often spend their weekends attending various high school football games in the area.
Peterson powers Shaler volleyball to successful start
Emily Peterson isn’t expecting to make the list of the WPIAL’s hardest hitters.
Offensive line combination builds strong foundation for Shaler Area
Shaler Area coach Jim Ryan received a call from a few of his assistant during an early portion of training camp. They felt a solution to how to assemble the Titans’ offensive line was available.
Triathlon experience invaluable to South Fayette 3-sport athlete Hailey Poe
South Fayette senior Hailey Poe expects to be a better high school athlete after competing on an international stage this summer.
Carlynton girls tennis starting over, focusing on fun, learning
A 5-0 loss in the season-opener never is cause for celebration. But regardless of what the scoresheet said after the Sept. 4 match against Vincentian Academy, members of the Carlynton girls tennis team could walk away satisfied.
