Sports
Jeannette erases 21-point deficit to defeat Springdale in wild Eastern Conference matchup
October 9, 2020
It’s not always about how you start a game but rather how you finish it, and Friday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jeannette proved that to be true.
Jenkins leads Fox Chapel past Kiski Area
Contrasting styles clashed between Fox Chapel and Kiski Area, and the result was each team’s standout turn in a huge performance.
Burrell handles Deer Lakes, starts playoff push with first win on new turf
The Burrell Bucs took a liking to their new artificial turf Friday night.
Small-school Aliquippa shows big-play ability in victory over Chartiers Valley
Aliquippa is a small school known for its big plays.
No rust for Apollo-Ridge as it cruises past Shady Side Academy
A week away from game action didn’t slow Apollo-Ridge’s momentum.
Southmoreland defense swarms Yough in shutout
Southmoreland turned a potential shootout into a shutout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 8, 2020
Football
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.
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.
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.
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 5
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 5:
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 5
Class 6A
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.
