Sports
Love of volleyball, focus on academics carries Quaker Valley’s Molly MacDonald to Middlebury College
August 10, 2025
Quaker Valley grad Molly MacDonald is a tall and talented, highly educated athlete.
Western Pa. volleyball talent on display at 3rd annual Queens of the ‘Burgh event
The Foxes proved to be champions at the third annual Queens of the ‘Burgh girls volleyball tournament.
Seton Hill men’s soccer team believes it has pieces in place to contend for PSAC title
Dilveer Chaggar owes a lot to former Seton Hill men’s soccer coach Dan McCarty. McCarty, who headed the program from its inception in 2002 until the spring of 2022, brought Chaggar in as a player and later made him assistant coach.
Mars looking to take next step behind experienced offensive line
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 McKeesport preview will be published later this month.
New West Mifflin coach to focus on physicality, rely on star running back
B.J. Pugh considers being the football coach at West Mifflin his dream job.
1st-year coach building depth at Knoch
Knoch limped to the finish line of the 2024 season. Quite literally.
Indiana banking on familiar coach to get program turned around
Hey, Indiana, an old acquaintance is back in town.
Hampton seeking ‘little bit of toughness’ after down season
Hampton coach Steve Sciullo had no problem putting his finger on what went wrong during last year’s 3-7 season.
Apollo-Ridge QBs commiserate in return from injuries
August 9, 2025
Two years ago, Alex Clawson suffered a serious ankle injury during an early-season game for the Apollo-Ridge football team and was lost for the rest of his sophomore campaign.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Yough baseball coach Palm steps away
Calling it more of a retirement than a resignation, Dan Palm is leaving the Yough baseball program.
Moore develops into quiet leader for Franklin Regional football team
If you attend a Franklin Regional football practice this fall, you will not see senior Matt Moore running around and getting into his teammates’ faces to encourage or fire them up.
Shady Side Academy girls basketball star Karis Thomas makes Division I college choice
Karis Thomas wanted to play college basketball somewhere she could be comfortable. When looking at schools, the Shady Side Academy girls basketball senior guard was searching for a place where they took care of each other.
Norwin coach spends summer racking up air miles, helping wrestlers to new heights
When he finally walked in the door to his house in late July, Kyle Martin realized he’d only been home for 10 days since the end of May.
Love of the game helps Franklin Regional volleyball standout make instant impact
He gets asked the same question all the time.
Armed with lessons learned last season, West Allegheny ready for Parkway Conference grind
The way the 2024 season played out for West Allegheny’s football team was a bit strange, but also a bit encouraging.
New Castle determined to keep resurgence going strong
Last season, coach Fred Mozzocio came into New Castle, where he played in the 1980s, and wanted to deliver awesome football to the community.
Experienced Montour aims to contend for Parkway Conference crown
The 2024 football season at Montour was a tale of two seasons.
Blackhawk seeking improvement entering coach’s 2nd season
Jake Wickline is relieved that all of the newness has finally worn off.
Ambridge focusing on finishing after more competitive season
Through the first month of the 2024 football season, Ambridge looked like it could be in for a special, breakthrough year.
Aliquippa in unfamiliar position of flying under the radar
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.
