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Late gamble pays off as Riverview edges Imani Christian for 1st win

September 28, 2019

Riverview, on the doorstep of its first victory this season, crossed the threshold Saturday.

Belle Vernon’s Jake Caldwell hits out of a bunker on Hole 17 during the WCCA boys golf tournament Thursday, Sept.12, 2019, at Latrobe Elks Golf Club.

Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Golfers set for WPIAL championship

The 36-player field is set for the WPIAL Class AAA boys golf championship, and eight Westmoreland players will compete for a title Tuesday at Fox Chapel Golf Club.

North Allegheny’s Luke Colella carries for a first down during the third quarter against Seneca Valley Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Nextier Stadium in Jackson.

WPIAL football rankings through Week 5

WPIAL Football

Ringgold’s Clay Rosensteel lines up before kicking the winning field goal Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, against Beaver.

Dramatic win holds special meaning for Ringgold football, Rosensteel family

Ringgold’s student section rushed onto the field as time expired Friday night, overcome with excitement when a last-second field goal by Clayton Rosensteel gave the football team its first win in two years.

Derry’s Paul Koontz (16) warms up with teammates prior to the start of a game against North Catholic on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Mars.

Westmoreland football notebook: Derry continues to roll despite injuries

Before the start of the season, Derry’s strength appeared to be the offensive and defensive lines.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s David Altimore (2) looks to pass during their game against Riverview on Aug. 31, 2019.

First-year quarterbacks in charge for several Westmoreland teams

David Altimore knew he had a chance to start at quarterback for Greensburg Central Catholic.

Norwin quarterback Jack Salopek calls signals during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Week 5 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving

Top performers for Week 5 high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Cornell quarterback Zaier Harrison throws a pass during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Coraopolis.

WPIAL Class A roundup: Harrison carries Cornell past Rochester

Zaier Harrison threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 100 yards and a TD and scored on a 70-yard punt return to lead Cornell to a 35-8 victory over Rochester (0-6, 0-4) in the Class A Big 7 Conference Friday night.

Teddy Ruffner runs for 318 yards, 5 touchdowns to drive Mars past Shaler

On several occasions in the second half Friday night, Shaler tried to even things up with Mars in a key Class 5A Northern Conference matchup.

Washington quarterback Zack Swartz returns for the 2019 season.

WPIAL Class 2A roundup: Swartz guides No. 1 Washington to victory

Zack Swartz completed 9 of 10 passes for 129 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another TD as top-ranked Washington downed Frazier, 64-7, in a Class 2A Century Conference football game Friday night.

Central Valley coach Mark Lyons works with his team during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.

WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Central Valley stays unbeaten

Myles Walker returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown and Bret FitzSimmons scored on a 36-yard fumble return as No. 2 Central Valley scored a 42-6 win over Waynesburg (2-4, 0-4) in the Class 3A Tri-County West Conference on Friday night.

South Fayette’s Naman Alemada throws a pass during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.

WPIAL Class 4A roundup: South Fayette tops Blackhawk in Northwest 8 showdown

Naman Alemada threw for 340 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 2 South Fayette to a 34-14 victory at Blackhawk (3-3, 3-2) in a Class 4A Northwest 8 Conference game Friday night.

QB Jay Pearson keeps his word, helps OLSH torch Laurel

September 27, 2019

Prior to Friday’s game with Laurel, Jay Pearson told OLSH coach Dan Bradley that he was going to score on the first play.

McKeesport’s Devari Robinson pitches against Latrobe on Sept. 27, 2019, at McKeesport.

WPIAL Class 5A roundup: West Allegheny edges Woodland Hills in OT

Gavin Miller’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Kam Kruze, followed by Breana Gerst’s extra point, gave West Allegheny a 21-20 overtime win against Woodland Hills (0-6, 0-5) in the Class 5A Allegheny 8 Conference Friday night.

Mt. Pleasant’s Jacob Johnson looks for a rushing lane against North Catholic on Sept. 27, 2019, at Mt. Pleasant.

North Catholic puts down challenge from Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant’s football team is close – oh so close – to playing winning football.

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 27, 2019

High schools

Mt. Lebanon pulls away in 4th quarter of win over Hempfield

Visawn Pennix had two carries for negative-18 yards halfway through the fourth quarter.

Behind QB Jared Hartman, Belle Vernon routs Greensburg Salem

Jared Hartman, Belle Vernon’s dynamic quarterback/linebacker, a stocky, 6-foot-1, 210-pound rock, typically prefers to not take credit for much of the Leopards’ success without insisting his teammates join in the spotlight.