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Latrobe's Charlie Heese runs during the Kiski Area Invitational on Sept. 12, 2025, at Northmoreland Park.

Latrobe’s Charlie Heese, Woodland Hills’ Annabel Johnson win at Kiski Area Invitational

September 12, 2025

Charlie Heese looked ahead of him down the home stretch of last year’s boys race at the Kiski Area Invitational and saw a trio of seniors win the title and take silver and bronze.

Rochester head coach Don Phillips works with his team during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Rochester.

Illness, injuries force Rochester to postpone football game vs. Neshannock

With fewer than 10 healthy players, Rochester has postponed Saturday’s football game against Neshannock.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 11, 2025

High schools

Springdale’s Makayla Huss battles Riverview’s Emma Battaline for possession during their game on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Oakmont.

High school roundup for Sept. 11, 2025: Late field goal lifts Riverside past Union in MAC football opener

September 11, 2025

Gage Safran drilled a 39-yard field goal with 5:37 left in the fourth quarter to send Riverside to a 9-7 victory over Union in the Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference opener Thursday night.

Latrobe's Parker Berk shot 71 to win the WCCA golf championship Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at Latrobe Elks.

Latrobe’s Parker Berk wins WCCA golf crown; Kiski Area, Greensburg Salem claim team titles

Golf tournaments can often cause surprises.

Jeannette cancels girls soccer season due to lack of players

Girls soccer season is over at Jeannette before it started.

South Park quarterback Robert Lenzi hands off to Quintin Napper during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 3

Week 3 of the regular season will feature the opening of conference play for 12 of the 17 WPIAL conferences.

Bishop Canevin QB Brady Wagner eligible for entire regular season after deal with PIAA

Previously ruled ineligible by the WPIAL, Bishop Canevin quarterback Brady Wagner can now play the entire regular season after attorneys representing him and the PIAA reached an agreement.

Burrell’s Rick Nadolny (77) leads the Bucs on to the field for the first-ever game at Buccaneer Stadium on Sept. 14, 1965. Kittanning wasn’t in a sentimental mood, however, as the Wildcats blanked the Bucs, 26-0.

Through the years: 60 years ago, Kittanning spoiled Burrell’s grand opening

Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.

Norwin’s Giovanni Rothrauff drags Latrobe’s Dom Angelicchio and Sawyer Butina (4) last Friday.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Junior running back fuels Norwin offense

Through three games, Norwin’s offense has been much more than dynamic senior quarterback Tristyn Tavares.

North Allegheny head coach Art Walker Jr. talks with quarterback Brady Brinkley during practice on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in McCandless.

5 things to watch in Week 3 of high school football: Playoff races begin as conference play kicks off

The push for the playoffs starts now.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 10, 2025

September 10, 2025

High schools

Riverside’s Tyler Richards works out during a preseason practice.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 11, 2025: Thursday night MACtion kicks off Week 3

Week 3 of the WPIAL football season kicks off a day early with a rare Thursday night game featuring a Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference opener.

Peters Township’s Rylie Busch (2) celebrates her goal with Marina Hajnosz during their game gainst Upper St. Clair on Wednesday.

High school roundup for Sept. 10, 2025: Peters Township wins battle of unbeatens

Rylie Busch and Mandy Pirosko scored to lead Trib HSSN Class 4A No. 1 Peters Township (4-0-2, 3-0) to a 2-0 victory over Upper St. Clair (4-1-2, 1-1-1) in a matchup of undefeated teams in Section 2-4A girls soccer Wednesday night.