Sports

Apollo-Ridge players listen to the national anthem before playing Shady Side Academy on Oct. 9, 2020, at Apollo-Ridge.
No rust for Apollo-Ridge as it cruises past Shady Side Academy
October 9, 2020
A week away from game action didn’t slow Apollo-Ridge’s momentum.

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Southmoreland’s Zach Cernuto (10) runs against Yough on Oct. 9, 2020, at Yough.
Southmoreland defense swarms Yough in shutout
Southmoreland turned a potential shootout into a shutout.

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WPISL teams hope to finish regular season strong as playoffs loom
Montour and Seneca Valley swept doubleheaders Sunday to remain tied atop the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League standings with two games to play.

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The Penn-Trafford football team prepares for opening night against Latrobe on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, in Harrison City.
Covid cases force Penn-Trafford to cancel game with Gateway
It doesn’t seem like Penn-Trafford and Gateway are meant to play football against each other this season.

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Ellis’ Natalie Jasper drives past Aliquippa’s Kayla Czambel Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at Fox Chapel Area High School.
Ellis School’s Natalie Jasper commits to Georgetown to continue basketball career
WPIAL girls basketball teams have had a hard time stopping Ellis School guard Natalie Jasper over the past few years.

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New Castle head coach Joe Cowart works with his team during practice on Aug. 11, 2020, in New Castle.
Covid-19 case forces New Castle to shut down football activities for 2 weeks
New Castle is shutting down its football program for two weeks after a varsity player tested positive for coronavirus, costing the Red Hurricanes at least two games, athletic director Sam Flora said Friday.

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Gateway head coach Don Holl during workouts Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Gateway High School.
5 things to watch in Week 5: Gateway returns to ‘normal’
After a two-week coronavirus hiatus, Gateway’s football team is getting back to normal. Or as close to normal as possible in a week that starts on Wednesday and ends with a game Sunday night.

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Chartiers Valley’s Isaac Minnetti-Houser celebrates with Jacob Adwar after Adwar scooped up a Blackhawk fumble Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at Chartiers Valley High School.
Aliquippa, Chartiers Valley follow different routes to Parkway clash in Class 4A
October 8, 2020
Anthony Collura heard stories about the horse, the rider and the flaming spear that arrives at Aliquippa football games, but the Chartiers Valley senior wasn’t sure they were true.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 8, 2020
Football

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Quaker Valley’s Keller Chamovitz (left) battles Ambridge’s Austin Merlina for possession during their game on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Leetsdale.
High school roundup for Oct. 8, 2020: Peters Township wins on Andrew Massucci OT header
Andrew Massucci scored the winning goal on a diving header less than two minutes into overtime to lead Peters Township (8-0-1, 7-0-1) to a 2-1 boys soccer victory over Mt. Lebanon (3-5, 3-5) in Section 2-4A on Thursday night.

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Knoch’s Ally Bauer (front) hits as sister Brooke Bauer looks on during the WPIAL Class AA girls finals Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at North Allegheny High School.
Knoch’s Bauer sisters, Peters Township’s defending champs win WPIAL doubles titles
Ally Bauer knew what it felt like to win a WPIAL doubles championship.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Lindsey Powanda watches her tee shot on No. 9 during the WPIAL Class AAA girls golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, at Oakmont Country Club.
Mt. Lebanon’s Lindsey Powanda conquers Oakmont, wins school’s first WPIAL girls golf title
Her notebook was chock-full of scribbles and arrows, subtle reminders and dos and don’ts of how to play Oakmont Country Club.

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California running back Jaeden Zuzak works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 5
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 5:

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Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers celebrates his rushing touchdown against Seneca Valley on Oct. 2.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 6A

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Leechburg’s Eli Rich
A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 5
Dean Cecere

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Springdale’s Ashton Krebs fights for a ball with Leechburg’s Thomas Burk in the first half at Springdale Veterans Memorial on Sept 25.
Springdale, Jeannette prepare for Eastern Conference battle with playoff implications
When Eastern Conference opponents Springdale and Jeannette meet Friday at Veterans Memorial Field, it might have a different feel compared to years past.

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Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers intercepts a pass over Seneca Valley’s James Sprentz during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Jackson. Carothers returned the interception for a touchdown.
High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 5
Today

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Southmoreland’s Mason Basinger returns for the 2020 season.
Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 5
Mason Basinger

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Franklin Regional’s Trevor Brncic threw three touchdown passes against Connellsville last week.
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 6A

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Southmoreland’s Anthony Govern leads his team on the field before kickoff against rival Mt. Pleasant at Russ Grimm Field on Sept. 25, 2020.
The Birdie wants bowl season to come to Westmoreland County
Last week: 8-4 (66.7 %)

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