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Peters Township players warm up before playing Penn-Trafford on Sept. 18, 2020, at Peters Township.

Peters Township forces 7 turnovers, takes down Penn-Trafford

September 18, 2020

Peters Township had no preseason scrimmage or Week 1 game, but an early defensive score set the tone as the Indians forced seven turnovers and overcame a late Penn-Trafford (1-1, 1-0 Big East) rally to defeat the Warriors, 24-21, in a Class 5A nonconference game.

Highlands quarterback Chandler Thimons is caught in the backfield by the Mars defense Friday, Sept 18, 2020.

No. 2 Mars converts late fourth down, stuns Highlands

The Highlands Golden Rams were one play from turning in one of the best defensive performances that coach Dom Girardi has ever seen.

Greensburg Salem takes the field against Knoch on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Offutt Field in Greensburg.

Greensburg Salem records win No. 700 by edging Knoch

At last, 700.

Clairton’s Tyrese Washington-Law (51) and Dontae Sanders warm up before playing Leechburg at Veterans Stadium in Leechburg.

Top-ranked Clairton delivers early knockout at Leechburg

After scoring 55 points in the season opener last week, Leechburg was hoping to win five straight games for the first time since 1988 as the Blue Devils won their final three games of 2019.

Members of the Fox Chapel boys and girls cross country teams break out from the start of their time trial at the Gingerbread Man Kiski Cavalier Invitational on Sept. 18, 2020, at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township.

Indiana’s Beckwith, Kiski Area’s Miller claim titles at unique Kiski Cavalier Invitational

Cool and breezy morning weather gave way to comfortable afternoon temperatures as some of the WPIAL’s top runners kicked off their fall seasons Friday at the Gingerbread Man Kiski Cavalier Invitational at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township.

Parents and family are the only fans seen in the Norwin Knights’ stadium before kickoff against Hempfield on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at Norwin Senior High School.

Wolf administration asks schools to voluntarily enforce gathering limits

The updated guidance for high school sports and spectators promised by Gov. Tom Wolf was a no-show Friday.

Seneca Valley’s Jim Royal goes through drills during work outs Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Seneca Valley High School.

5 things to watch in Week 2: Seneca Valley among 7 teams ready for delayed openers

Tired of making each other black and blue, Seneca Valley’s football players want to hit somebody not wearing blue and black.

Franklin Regional’s Caroline Tragesser plays against Penn-Trafford on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 at Murrysville Golf Club.

High school roundup for Sept. 17, 2020: Bethel Park’s Mia Gorman wins elusive section tennis title

September 17, 2020

After falling in the final each of the past two seasons, Bethel Park’s Mia Gorman claimed her first section championship with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Mt. Lebanon’s Lauren Mastellar in the Section 4-AAA championship match at Bethel Park.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 17, 2020

Field hockey

Neshannock head coach Fred Mozzocio talks with his team during a preseason practice.

Neshannock bounces back, tops Mohawk

Neshannock, a team that was won four conference titles in the last eight years, isn’t used to starting the season 0-1.

Jeannette’s James Sanders celebrates as he scores a first-quarter touchdown against Clariton Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 at McKee Stadium in Jeannette.

Jeannette’s James Sanders gets D1 offer after stellar opener

As James Sanders caught passes and padded his yards-after-catch numbers last Friday night against visiting Clairton, he knew in the back of his mind he was creating footage for his highlight video.

Central Valley receiver Myles Walker works out during practice on Aug. 12, 2020, in Center.

Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 2

Class 6A

Freedom football coach Greg Toney steps down

The first coaching change of the new WPIAL football season came quickly and was surrounded by confusion.

A car slammed into the corner of a house in the 300 block of East 10th Avenue in Tarentum on Thursday evening. Someone drove the driver to an unknown medical facility to get examined. The homeowner, who was in the backyard shortly after 6 p.m., said her house’s foundation sustained damage but no one was in the house at the time. Police on the scene would not comment as the investigation was underway.

Driver loses control, crashes car into Tarentum house

A woman lost control of her vehicle on Thursday night and crashed into the corner of a house in Tarentum.

Freeport’s Ben Lane returns for the 2020 season.

A-K Valley football players to watch in Week 2

Logan Dexter

Mars running back Teddy Ruffner carries the ball during practice on Aug. 20, 2020, in Adams.

Highlands prepared to slow down No. 2 Mars’ rushing attack

Members of the Highlands football team have quite a test in front of them Friday when the Mars Fightin’ Planets come to town.

Deer Lakes’ Bruce Allman warms up before playing against Freeport last week.

A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 2

Class 5A nonconference

Leechburg and quarterback Dylan Cook made The Birdie look good with their win over Greensburg Central Catholic in Week 1.

The Birdie crowing about perfect start to A-K Valley football season

Last week: 8-0 (100%)

Mt. Pleasant senior Peter Billey

Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for Week 2

Dom Barca

Penn-Trafford quarterback Ethan Carr threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns last week.

Improvement, not revenge, is sole focus for Penn-Trafford in meeting with No. 3 Peters Township

Peters Township ended Penn-Trafford’s season in the WPIAL playoffs the past two seasons.

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