Sports

Upper St. Clair junior Joshua Matheny qualified for the U.S. national team.

Upper St. Clair’s Joshua Matheny makes U.S. national team in breaststroke

September 9, 2019

Upper St. Clair junior Joshua Matheny has soared to the top of the national swimming ranks on the heels of an impressive international performance.

Alle-Kiski Valley notebook: West Virginia right fit for Kiski Area’s Blumer

Kiski Area wrestling standout Jack Blumer did his due diligence in seeking out a school to continue his athletic and academic careers once his time with the Cavaliers concludes.

Riverview Joey Flanick works with the varsity squad during a recent practice Thursday. Aug 22, 2019.

Riverview’s Joey Flanick leading the way for the Raiders

The Riverview boys soccer team is off to a strong start, and senior striker Joey Flanick has been at the center of their early season success.

WPIAL boys soccer rankings through Sept. 8, 2019

WPIAL boys soccer rankings

Volleyball coaches association releases WPIAL Week 2 rankings

-The WPIAL girls volleyball regular season is in full gear with two sets of weekend tournaments and a week of section and nonsection matches in the books.

High school schedule for Sept. 9, 2019

September 8, 2019

High schools

Burrell’s Danica Stone (8), looks for the pass as Greensburg Salem’s Ashley Smith (16) closes in, during the scrimmage at Offutt Field in Greensburg, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019.

The Daily 3: Deer Lakes, Burrell girls soccer teams set to clash

A year after finishing first and second in the WPIAL Class AA Section 2 girls soccer standings, Deer Lakes and Burrell are off to a good start.

Kiski Area’s Jack Blumer wrestles against North Penn’s Patrick O’Neill in the 160-pound first round class AAA bout during the PIAA state wrestling tournament on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Kiski Area’s Blumer chooses West Virginia

One of the top wrestlers in the A-K Valley chose where he will call home for the next four years Sunday.

Pine-Richland players take the field in front of the sudent section before their game against Penn Hills Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Pine.

Full slate of Trib HSSN broadcasts this week, including new day for This Week in the WPIAL

We are filled with glee in preparation for Week 3 of the high school fall sports season on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

WPIAL Football Player of the Week: Week 2

One thing has become clear after Week Two of the 2019 high school football season: The Knoch running game is in good hands.

Riverview junior Mason Ochs runs to a first-place finish in the boys Class A race at the 17th annual Red, White & Blue Classic at the Schenley Park Oval on Sept. 7, 2019.

Riverview cross country runner Ochs continues upward trend

As a freshman, Mason Ochs was the ninth runner on the Riverview boys cross country team and didn’t compete at WPIALs.

Mt. Pleasant head coach Chris Brunson hits balls for his team while at practice on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant High School.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Brunson settling in at Mt. Pleasant

Since taking over as athletic director at Mt. Pleasant in July, Chris Brunson has been learning the ins and outs of the position.

Shenango huddles against Western Beaver on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

Turnovers fuel Shenango in victory over Western Beaver

Points off turnovers proved to be the difference in Shenango’s home opener Saturday at Glenn “Pop” John Stadium.

Laurel players celebrate their victory over Bishop Canevin on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

Despite missing 2 top running backs, Laurel rolls over Bishop Canevin

Laurel was missing its two leading rushers because of injuries heading into Saturday’s conference game against Bishop Canevin.

Knoch senior running back Matt Goodlin finished with a school-record 298 yards and five touchdowns on 20 carries in a 42-7 victory over Beaver on Friday night that improved the Knights to 3-0.

A-K Valley football notebook: Defense fueling undefeated Apollo-Ridge

September 7, 2019

It is said defense wins championships.

Kiski Area’s Lebryn Smith losses control of the ball as North Hills’ Damon Thompson and William Fonzi make the tackle in the second half at Kiski Area on Friday, Sept 6, 2019.

Kiski Area battling through growing pains, still showing fight, potential

When teams go through a rebuilding phase, coaches often place young players at the core of it in order to build around them for the future.

High school roundup for Sept. 7, 2019: Hempfield girls shut out Allderdice

Sydney Patrick scored twice, and Ashleigh VanHorn and Taylor Hall picked up one goal each as Hempfield earned a 4-0 victory over Allderdice (1-3, 0-2) in Section 3-AAAA girls soccer Saturday afternoon.