Sports
Next wave of starters finding their places in Franklin Regional girls lineup
August 23, 2025
Graduation is a wonderful accomplishment, but it can cause problems for soccer teams. For the Franklin Regional girls, it is creating competition.
Franklin Regional boys counting on hard work to lessen sting of graduation losses
If Franklin Regional doesn’t outscore opponents, the next best thing will be to outwork them.
Shady Side Academy girls cross country team ready to put in hard work
Shady Side Academy girls cross country coach Jeff Perlis always wants to see his athletes excel in the psychology of races. During a cross country race, Perlis believes it is possible to prepare for nearly all of the scenarios the athletes will run into.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy grad Skyy Moore dealt to 49ers
Shady Side Academy graduate Skyy Moore was traded to the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 20. The former Bulldog spent his first three seasons in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, winning Super Bowl championships in 2022 and 2023.
Fox Chapel cross country teams boast deep, talented lineups
The Fox Chapel girls cross country team isn’t going to be at a loss for depth this season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 22, 2025
High schools
Trib HSSN’s 2025 Week Zero top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
High school football roundup for Aug. 23, 2025: Late score lifts North Allegheny past Woodland Hills
Brady Brinkley hit Luke Rohan with a 4-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as Class 5A No. 2 North Allegheny defeated Class 5A Woodland Hills, 28-26, in the KDKA Classic at the Wolvarena on Friday.
Upper St. Clair posts 1st-half shutout vs. Mt. Lebanon in Week Zero win
August 22, 2025
It didn’t take Upper St. Clair long to shake off the offseason rust Friday night. The Panthers scored the game’s first 35 points and opened the season with a decisive 35-14 road win over Mt. Lebanon.
North Catholic gets offense rolling in triumph over Seton LaSalle
North Catholic started fast, firing on all cylinders, scoring on its first three drives and adding a defensive touchdown, on the way to routing Seton LaSalle, 47-14, in a Class 3A vs. Class 2A nonconference matchup.
Monessen cruises past Mon Valley rival Charleroi in ‘Battle of the Bridge’
Monessen flexed its defensive muscle Friday night and was opportunistic on offense in a 44-0 rout of Mon Valley rival Charleroi in the “Battle of the Bridge” at Myron Pottios Stadium.
Imani Christian spoils Clairton’s 1st game in renamed stadium
Clairton’s Taris Wooding made a turning grab at the goal line on a 19-yard catch that’ll go down as the first touchdown scored at newly named Tyler Boyd Stadium.
Mt. Pleasant climbs out of early hole, shocks Jeannette in opener
Visiting Jeannette stunned Mt. Pleasant with a pair of long passes that led to touchdowns early in Friday’s Week Zero game at Viking Stadium.
Derry powers past Ligonier Valley behind stout offensive line
Moments after Derry’s season-opening 33-14 victory over visiting Ligonier Valley on Friday night, Trojans coach Mike Arone implored junior running back Max Doherty to acknowledge the team’s massive offensive linemen.
Penn-Trafford escapes with win over Norwin after controversial late fumble
Norwin was that close to another second-half comeback, but Penn-Trafford held on this time — barely.
Apollo-Ridge turns tables on Leechburg, scores late for comeback victory
In last year’s Week Zero rivalry game between Leechburg and Apollo-Ridge, the Blue Devils rallied from a touchdown behind in the fourth quarter to score a five-point victory.
Kiski Area opens new era under coach Colin Haugh with shutout of Knoch
Not a bad start for Kiski Area and new coach Colin Haugh.
New coordinator has Plum offense humming in victory over Franklin Regional
Plum junior quarterback John Nonnenberg believed in offensive coordinator Marty Steele. That’s why Nonnenberg didn’t fret when the Mustangs didn’t touch the ball for nearly nine minutes after halftime as Franklin Regional shaved its deficit from 21 points to eight.
Southmoreland football opens strong, trounces Valley
Southmoreland took no time to get settled into the season, defeating Valley, 40-0, in Week Zero action Friday at Valley.
Deer Lakes defense comes up strong against Keystone Oaks
Deer Lakes used an old-fashioned football game plan Friday night at Dormont Stadium with a hard-nosed shutdown defense and a strong running game that allowed them to control the clock and avoid turning the football over in a 23-7 Week Zero nonconference win at Keystone Oaks.
