Sports
Belle Vernon bounces back with 50-point win over Laurel Highlands
September 13, 2019
Last week’s 27-point loss to Thomas Jefferson didn’t exactly sit well with players and coaches at Belle Vernon.
Penn-Trafford overcomes injuries to top McKeesport
What concerned Penn-Trafford most about McKeesport this week was the Tigers’ reputation for being a physical opponent.
Late touchdown pass lifts Monessen past turnover-plagued Jefferson-Morgan
You could definitely tell it was Friday the 13th at Parker Field.
Derry rushes by Mt. Pleasant
For fans who like old-fashioned smash-mouth football, Derry Trojans Stadium was the place to be Friday night.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 13, 2019
High schools
Laurel beats California in matchup called at halftime because of lightning
A clash of unbeaten Class A teams failed to produce the exciting results fans wanted, mostly because after a 45-minute lightning delay, the game between Laurel and California ended at halftime.
South Park football gets key conference victory over Keystone Oaks
With the game deadlocked in the middle stages of the third quarter at Dormont Stadium, visiting South Park faced a fourth-and-1 from its 45-yard line.
No. 2 South Fayette races past Greensburg Salem
Greensburg Salem was fully aware of how good South Fayette can be after losing twice to them a season ago.
Knoch gets past rival Highlands to stay undefeated
Knoch got off to a slow start in the first half, but its undefeated season is still alive.
Elizabeth Forward comes alive in second quarter to down Freeport
What initially looked like it could be a close game turned into convincing win for Elizabeth Forward on Friday night.
No. 4 Penn Hills forces 6 turnovers in 14-7 victory over Mars
The halftime adjustment for Penn Hills’ defensive line seemed almost counter-intuitive: Try not to rush into the backfield too quickly.
Jeannette gives coach Roy Hall his 100th career win in rout of Avella
Before the first quarter was over, Jeannette’s Roy Hall had a pretty good idea he was about to record the 100th victory of his coaching career Friday night.
More All-America honors for Gateway swimmer Livingston
Gateway senior Olivia Livingston is determined to do as well in the classroom as the pool, and it has paid off with a national swimming award.
Gateway golf teams enjoying successful seasons
Abigail Secrist is a four-year starter on the Gateway girls golf team.
Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball returns plenty of offense
Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball coach Ron Kelly exudes confidence, and with good reason.
TJ, Brentwood show second half superiority
Two area football teams won huge Week 2 conference games, both on their home turf.
Baldwin’s Brain earns top marks in starting assignment
Colton Brain has stepped into a starting role at quarterback for the first time at Baldwin.
Brentwood volleyball hopes to contend with new lineup
The starting lineup for the Brentwood girls volleyball team will look different this season.
Sewickley Academy girls golfers join the boys team
After a successful two-year playoff run, Sewickley Academy girls golf has been blended with the boys team.
Sewickley Academy, Quaker Valley among WPIAL’s top golf teams
The high school golf regular season has made the turn, and there are two familiar names atop the Section 9-AA leaderboard: Sewickley Academy and Quaker Valley.
