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North Allegheny’s Amosis Porter Jr. tackles Mt. Lebanon’s Visawn Pennix for a loss Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in McCandless.

High school football schedule for Week 5

September 25, 2019

Thursday

Jeannette sophomore WR/DB Brett Birch is the Jayhawks’ leading receiver.

Westmoreland County football Q&A with Jeannette’s Brett Birch

A rigorous offseason of training is what Brett Birch credits for his impact on the Jeannette football team.

Southmoreland coach Dave Keefer said a matchup with McGuffey on Friday will be his team’s toughest test so far.

Competitive fire burns for Southmoreland in battle of unbeatens with McGuffey

Will the coke ovens light up the sky over Alverton on Friday night?

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Brandon Brown (13)

Westmoreland County don’t-miss football games for Week 5

Class 6A

North Catholic’s Jaren Thimons bobbles the ball as Derry’s Amari Graham defends during a game Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, at Mars.

The Birdie doesn’t need a backup to pick Westmoreland County games

Last week: 12-3 (80.0)

Freeport’s Nico DiSanti skates with the puck past Montour’s Jeremy Freeman during their game Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Belmont Ice Complex.

Belmont Ice Complex closure affects local hockey teams

The Freeport and the Armstrong hockey teams will be without a home arena for the next month.

Mt. Pleasant’s Ian Fasano returns for the 2019 season.

Westmoreland County football players to watch for Week 5

Gabe Dunlap

High schools scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 24, 2019

September 24, 2019

Cross country

Franklin Regional goalkeeper Gianni Diacopoulos makes a save next to South Fayette’s Ethan Bollinger during their game Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Murrysville. Franklin Regional won, 4-1.

High school roundup for Sept. 24, 2019: Mt. Lebanon, Seneca Valley hold off boys soccer challengers

Zach Nellas scored the winning goal in the second overtime to lead No. 4 Mt. Lebanon (8-1-1, 7-0) to a 2-1 victory over Peters Township (1-5-2, 1-4-1) in Section 2-AAAA boys soccer Tuesday night.

Belle Vernon lineman Hayden Baron commits to RMU

Another Westmoreland County lineman, another Division I commitment.

Franklin Regional’s Zach Lorenz battles South Fayette’s Brent Goldstrohm for a header during their game Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Murrysville.

Franklin Regional soccer celebrates big win over South Fayette

Not every night qualifies as a “Booyah” night for the Franklin Regional boys soccer team.

The Daily 3: WPIAL doubles girls tennis sectionals begin Wednesday

With the WPIAL girls singles tennis championships in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the district to prepare to double the fun.

Plum’s Luke Gildea makes a run through a group of Norwin defenders during their Section 3-4A matchup on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at Norwin High School.

Plum takes down Norwin in clash of section rivals

After a tie with Norwin earlier this season, the Plum boys soccer team was on a mission to make a statement on Tuesday night when it met up with the Knights for the second time this season.

3 WPIAL teams take top spots in latest state rankings

Only two teams fell out of the Trib HSSN state rankings following Week 4, but there was other movement in the rankings including a pair of new top-ranked teams.

Belle Vernon’s Jillian Butchki returns for the 2019 season.

Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Chuck Tragesser and Jillian Butchki

Chuck Tragesser

Deer Lakes’ Lily Litrun pressures Burrell’s Megan Malits during their game on Sept. 9, 2019, at Burrell.

Big goal boosts Deer Lakes in section title quest

Overtime loomed for the Deer Lakes and Freeport girls soccer teams Monday as their key Section 2-AA matchup wound down to the final minute of regulation tied 1-1.

Leechburg junior Cole Villa competed in last year’s WPIAL Class AA championship.

5 from Alle-Kiski Valley to tee it up at WPIAL finals

At last year’s WPIAL Class AA boys individual golf championship at Sewickley’s Allegheny Country Club, Marcus Pinchok finished among a group one shot away from advancing to the PIAA Western Regional.