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Boys soccer matchup between Upper St. Clair, Peters Township among 3 things to watch Tuesday in high school sports

September 2, 2019

From 2000-15, the South Hills dominated WPIAL boys’ soccer’s highest classification.

WPIAL football team of the week: Week 1

When Moon faces Mars, there are plenty of puns that could be used to describe this otherworldly match-up.

Alle-Kiski high school notebook: Knoch, Freeport volleyball maintain spots in poll

Knoch and Freeport maintain their positions in the latest Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association’s top-10 poll released Monday.

Ligonier Valley’s Silk to play football at Kiski School

Kyle Silk had planned on finishing his high school career at Ligonier Valley.

Avonworth football standout Kyros Thorpe seeks postseason eligibility

Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe has made an immediate impact since transferring from Central Catholic, but it’s unknown whether he’ll be eligible for the football playoffs.

Freedom’s Jayden Sharpless moves the ball upfield during a game against South Side Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, at Freedom.

WPIAL schedules eligibility hearing for soccer star Jayden Sharpless

North Catholic transfer Jayden Sharpless, the top WPIAL girls soccer player last season, will learn this week whether she can play this fall.

High school sports scores for Sept. 1, 2019

High schools

Springdale varsity assistant coach and junior high head coach Giulio Tommarello grabs a bite to eat with a few of his players. The Springdale football program hosts a dinner for varsity and junior high players once a week to get the their younger players accustomed to the varsity program.

Springdale football hopes to see long-term benefits from revival of junior high program

There are several crucial parts of a high school football team, but one of the most important — and the one that can produce long-term success — is the establishment of a reliable junior high program.

Central Catholic’s Elliot Donald - Trib HSSN preseason Kennywood Top 25 football team

Central Catholic junior Elliot Donald reveals 8 favorite scholarship offers

September 1, 2019

Central Catholic junior Elliot Donald posted a favorites list this week that included all three area colleges and some of the top programs nationally.

North Allegheny freshman adds Michigan State basketball offer

Jasmine Timmerson won’t make her high school basketball debut for a few more months, but the North Allegheny freshman already has a Big 10 scholarship offer.

Gateway running back Derrick Davis avoids Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Rolfsen on the way to a first-quarter touchdown Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Antimarino Stadium at Gateway High School.

Gateway junior Derrick Davis adds another SEC football offer

Gateway’s Derrick Davis might soon be able to choose any college in the country.

Melissa Smith, a psychologist with Hempfield Area School District, talks to players on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Hempfield Area High School before they play against Greensburg Salem.

Football, soccer, volleyball coverage this week on Trib HSSN

We labor into a week of broadcasts with plenty of high school football and the debut of several other scholastic sports on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

WPIAL football player of the week: Week 1

Last year, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart quarterback Tyler Bradley had a huge season, throwing for 3,364 yards and 45 touchdowns in leading the Chargers to their first WPIAL football championship.

Penn-Trafford goalkeeper Sam Doherty is entering her fourth season with the field hockey team and is the lone senior.

Penn-Trafford field hockey team going for 4th straight WPIAL title

For the past three seasons, the Penn-Trafford field hockey team has captured the WPIAL Class AA championship.

Ligonier Valley’s Ethan Boring makes a one-handed catch during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in Ligonier.

United forfeits Week 2 game to Ligonier Valley

United School District informed Ligonier Valley officials late Saturday the football team will forfeit its Week 2 game Saturday because of a lack of healthy players.

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Aug. 31, 2019

August 31, 2019

High schools

Freeport’s Ben Lane tries to break a tackle attempt by Derry’s Matt McDowell during Friday’s game.

Freeport football team reflects on fortitude after rally comes up short

Freeport football coach John Gaillot was emotional Friday night when asked to evaluate his team’s performance in a 35-27 loss to Big East Conference rival Derry.