Sports
A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 5
Dean Cecere
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.
High school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 5
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Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 5
Mason Basinger
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 6A
The Birdie wants bowl season to come to Westmoreland County
Last week: 8-4 (66.7 %)
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 5A northeast
Red-hot Birdie picking A-K Valley games with expert precision
Last Week: 8-1 (89%)
Boys golf teams earn spots in WPIAL Class AAA, AA semifinals
Fox Chapel boys golf coach Bryan Deal feels the competition for the Class AAA team title will be tight next week.
Chick’s Picks: Basking in fantasy football glory, prognosticator gives out winning predictions
It was the week Chick’s Picks had been waiting for — the week when she faced off against The Boss in a friendly game of fantasy football. Chick’s Picks did her usual due diligence in preparation for the week, studying player potential and keeping abreast of this season’s ever-changing player statuses.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 7, 2020
October 7, 2020
Field hockey
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2020: Melissa Riggins, Shady Side Academy grab key section win
Melissa Riggins scored two goals to lead No. 2 Shady Side Academy (5-0, 5-0) to a 2-1 victory over Burrell (5-2, 5-2) in a girls soccer matchup between the top two teams in the Section 2-2A standings Wednesday night.
PIAA tweaks fall playoff brackets, cross country qualifiers for state championship
The PIAA made changes to its fall postseason plans Wednesday including a move that lets more WPIAL runners into the state cross country championships.
No immediate plans for Norwin to suspend sports amid covid-19 shutdown
Norwin is shutting down five schools, including its high school, after seven confirmed cases of covid-19 in the district. But there are no plans to suspend high school athletics.
PIAA readies covid-19 guidelines for winter, intends to start seasons as scheduled
As fall sports approach the postseason, the PIAA is turning its attention to winter.
Springdale boys soccer reloads, continues impressive run of success
It’s a recurring headline Springdale has become accustomed to reading the past few years.
Shaler girls tennis makes strides in abbreviated season
Losing two weeks of the season because of a player contracting covid-19 limited opportunities for the Shaler Area girls tennis team.
Trib 10: WPIAL’s top teams stand their ground in Week 4
There was very little movement in the HSSN power rankings as we pass the midway point of the regular season.
