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High school roundup for Aug. 27, 2025: Hampton knocks off No. 3 Mars
August 27, 2025
Esme Farmakis and Harper Gibbons scored to lead Hampton (2-1, 1-0) to a 2-1 victory over Mars (3-1, 0-1) in an early season clash of Section 1-3A girls soccer contenders Wednesday night. Mars was No. 3 in the Trib HSSN Class 3A rankings.
Trib 10: Week Zero surprises shake up big school, small school power rankings
Some eyebrow raisers up and down the WPIAL led to some early changes in both the big and small school power rankings heading into Week 1.
Norwin girls keep faith in win over Mt. Lebanon
Seeing was believing for the Norwin girls soccer team.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 1
Player of the week
WPIAL champ South Park to visit Deer Lakes with revenge in mind
South Park lost just once last year en route to the WPIAL Class 2A championship.
A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in the A-K Valley:
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged.
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Thursday
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 1
Player of the week
Greensburg C.C., Mt. Pleasant coaches looking for improvement in Week 1
Almost every high school football coach will say they see the most improvement from their team between Week Zero and Week 1 of the season.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 1 in Westmoreland County:
The Birdie says keep the change as he makes his Week 1 picks in Westmoreland County
Last week: 6-5 (55%)
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Belle Vernon set to host Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic
A Belle Vernon soccer tradition continues this weekend with the Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 26, 2025
August 26, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2025: Mt. Lebanon, Plum win early season showdowns
Eammon Nagle, Liam Frey and Victor Slack scored to help Mt. Lebanon (3-0) to a 3-1 win over Central Catholic (2-1) in an early matchup between undefeated teams in nonsection boys soccer Tuesday night.
Franklin Regional holds off Penn-Trafford in section opener
Franklin Regional was as opportunistic as it was technical in its first Section 3-3A boys soccer game of the season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 27, 2025: Section rivals to clash in girls soccer
The section spotlight shines on three sections in 3A, one 2A section and all four Class A sections on a busy evening of girls soccer Wednesday.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 26, 2025
The 2025 high school football season is underway and while zero means nothing, Week Zero around the state was very meaningful.
Judge says ineligible Bishop Canevin QB Brady Wagner can play next 2 weeks
Bishop Canevin junior quarterback Brady Wagner, ruled ineligible by the WPIAL and PIAA, can play at least for the next two weeks, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notebook: Freshman comes out firing for Franklin Regional
The Franklin Regional girls soccer program appears to have a bright future.
