Sports
Defending WPIAL champ Avonworth hungry to take care of unfinished business
August 12, 2025
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 22.
Judge rules Seton LaSalle student can play in football scrimmage while awaiting court action
Quarterback Anthony Smith can be on the field for Seton LaSalle at a football scrimmage this weekend, a judge ruled Tuesday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 11, 2025
August 11, 2025
High schools
Westmoreland County’s newest football coaches tackle 1st day of official workouts
Dustin Shoaf made sure his team didn’t leave hungry on the final day of football heat acclimatization workouts.
Revamped offensive line holds key to Greensburg Salem’s success
A new offensive line for the Greensburg Salem football team will be on display when the Golden Lions begin play Aug. 22 at Albert Gallatin.
Girls soccer stars grace Moe Rosensteel award watch list
The watch list is out for the 2025 Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player award in WPIAL girls soccer.
2025 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top running backs for the 2025 season.
Ryan Love prepared to take on featured role in Deer Lakes backfield
Last year, Ryan Love served as an understudy to running back Zier Williams.
With 4-year starter under center, Trinity primed for another playoff season
Trinity has been making a lot of racket lately. Maybe it’s time for the Hillers to rumble.
Behind standout running back, sturdy offensive line, Thomas Jefferson out to defend title
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 22. Due to production schedule conflicts, the Laurel Highlands and Ringgold previews will be published later in the month.
New coach from college ranks looking to inject new life at Chartiers Valley
After spending nearly 20 years on college sidelines, new Chartiers Valley coach Steve Spence was searching for a change, something new.
New coach, same goals for Belle Vernon
There may be a new football coach at Belle Vernon, but the goals remain the same: win and play for titles.
Ex-Southmoreland QB fighting to play at Seton LaSalle, says bullying necessitated school transfer
Anthony Smith should be getting ready for the first football games of his sophomore season.
Scrimmage schedule set for Western Pa. high school football teams
August 10, 2025
Training camps officially begin Monday for all 127 WPIAL, City League and independent teams. The week then concludes with a scrimmage.
2025 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the quarterbacks
Starting today, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top quarterbacks for the 2025 season.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Southmoreland getting new turf in time for fall sports
Southmoreland plans to have new turf installed and ready for a girls soccer game Aug. 27 and the home football opener two nights later.
Workhorse running back Trey Coury embraces Burrell’s ‘more diverse offense’
In Burrell’s run-heavy offense last year, Trey Coury shined.
‘Play like an animal every play’: Bobby Smithnosky vies for QB position at Greensburg C.C.
Becoming the starting quarterback at Greensburg Central Catholic motivates sophomore Bobby Smithnosky. Especially with last year’s starter, all-everything senior Samir Crosby, also in the competition.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Class of 2025 to enter Sewickley Academy hall of fame
Four individuals and one team will be inducted into the Sewickley Academy Sports Hall of Fame this fall.
Coming off banner year, Quaker Valley tennis has exciting options to fill lineup vacancies
Awards and accolades were dispatched freely throughout the 2024 season for the Quaker Valley girls tennis team.
