Sports
Carlynton girls tennis starting over, focusing on fun, learning
September 5, 2019
A 5-0 loss in the season-opener never is cause for celebration. But regardless of what the scoresheet said after the Sept. 4 match against Vincentian Academy, members of the Carlynton girls tennis team could walk away satisfied.
Freshman class brings enthusiasm to Hampton girls cross country team
There will be plenty of new faces in the running for the Hampton girls cross country team this year. What they could grow into remains to be seen.
Opportunity knocks on Hampton boys cross country team
For underclassmen on the Hampton boys cross country team, opportunity abounds.
North Hills volleyball looks to build with experienced roster
While the WPIAL volleyball season has yet to hit full swing, North Hills is showing signs of promise as the girls team looks to rebound after suffering through a few challenging seasons.
North Allegheny volleyball sets sights on championship 3-peat
Heidi Miller isn’t looking three or four months down the road. Still, the North Allegheny girls volleyball coach had no choice but to mention what the program is looking to try to accomplish.
Through the years: Leechburg earned memorable win in 1944
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
Penn Hills softball standout Yasmine Logan chooses Ohio University
Senior center fielder and pitcher Yasmine Logan has been dreaming about playing college softball for years. She will get that chance at the NCAA Division I level.
Seniors Turner-Johnson, McClendon step into top singles spots for Penn Hills tennis
Jack Kowalski has seen a lot over the last two decades when it comes to coaching the Penn Hills girls tennis program.
Eligibility hearings for top players among 3 things to watch Thursday in high school sports
September 4, 2019
It will be another busy day the WPIAL offices in Green Tree where future playing status in the regular season and in the postseason will be decided for five district athletes.
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 4, 2019
Cross Country
High school roundup for Sept. 4, 2019: Swankler powers Norwin to girls soccer win
Paloma Swankler scored two first half goals to lead No. 3 Norwin (1-0, 1-0) to a Section 3-4A girls soccer victory over Hempfield (0-1, 0-1) on Wednesday.
Plenty of movement in Week 2 high school football power rankings
After the initial Trib 10 power rankings were released last week, three of the 10 teams were knocked off, prompting some early changes.
A-K Valley high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week 2
Class 5A Big East
A-K Valley football Q&A with Springdale’s Christian Vokes
The Springdale football team is off to its best start of the Seth Napierkowski era, and senior Christian Vokes has been a vital piece.
GCC’s Dewicki captures WCCA girls golf title
In the four years of the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association’s girls golf tournament, a player from Greensburg Central Catholic has won the individual title three times.
High school football schedule for Week 2
Thursday
Westmoreland County football Q&A with Derry’s Justin Huss
Excuse Justin Huss for being a little sore last Saturday morning.
Westmoreland County football players to watch in Week 2
Isaiah Beltram
Kiski Area looking for consistency as North Hills pays visit
The first two weeks of the season have been a roller coaster for the Kiski Area Cavaliers.
Early-season showdown could play major factor in Big Eight Conference
Could Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A Big Eight Conference battle be a preview of the WPIAL championship?
