Sports
Norwin dominates Kiski Area from start to finish, evens record at 1-1
August 29, 2025
What a difference a week makes.
Aliquippa wins big over Belle Vernon in Coach Warfield’s return
Aliquippa head coach Mike Warfield made a triumphant return to the sidelines after taking a sabbatical last season, and he came away impressed with his Quips.
Greensburg Salem happy to rebound with win vs. Ligonier Valley
The Greensburg Salem and Ligonier Valley football teams were looking to bounce back Friday night from last weekend’s season-opening losses, and the Golden Lions managed to succeed.
Hempfield buckles down in 2nd half, closes out Franklin Regional
With bookend highs overshadowing mid-game lows, Hempfield went from nearly self-destructing to 2-0 with a commanding second half.
Samir Crosby steals show as Greensburg Central Catholic rolls past Mt. Pleasant
Samir Crosby put on quite a show Friday night at Mt. Pleasant.
South Park offense continues to produce in victory over Deer Lakes
The South Park football team got a measure of payback and remained undefeated on the young season Friday night at Deer Lakes’ Lancers Stadium.
Freeport dominates Derry, improves to 2-0
Freeport and Derry entered Friday night’s matchup coming off impressive season-opening wins.
Latrobe survives wild, three-overtime game to defeat Plum
Plum and Latrobe spent nearly three hours trading blows and momentum Friday night before the triple-overtime contest came down to one play. Mustangs quarterback John Nonnenberg needed 6 yards to score on fourth down but overthrew his man in the back of the end zone, enabling the Wildcats to hang on for a 42-35 win.
Shady Side Academy steps on gas, beats Burrell
Javon Johnston made waves this summer by winning the triple jump in the freshman division at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals. The Shady Side Academy sophomore quarterback is quickly adding items on the gridiron for what will be a diverse athletic resume.
5 things to watch in Week 1 of high school football
Three-time state champion Mike Warfield is back coaching Aliquippa after a one-year hiatus and ready for his first game in 20 months following a surprising decision last summer to step away.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 28, 2025
High schools
Franklin Regional boys soccer beats Latrobe, stays perfect
August 28, 2025
Players worked together to put up a canopy on the Franklin Regional boys soccer sideline Thursday so the team could stay dry on a rainy night.
Plum boys soccer off to strong start ahead of section play
The Plum boys soccer team is known for its strong play and success at its annual season-opening kickoff tournament.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season.
Through the Years: Nothing could slow Valley running back vs. Burrell in 2000
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Quarterbacks gaining ground
Some Westmoreland quarterbacks did more damage with their legs than their arms in the opening week of the football season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 27, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Aug. 28, 2025: Deer Lakes wins section showdown
Cuyler Crim had a goal and an assist to lead Deer Lakes to a 3-0 victory over Shady Side Academy (1-1, 1-1) in Section 1-2A boys soccer Thursday night.
Titanic clash between Central Catholic, Pine-Richland the hottest ticket in town
Most WPIAL football teams hope Central Catholic doesn’t appear on their nonconference schedule, but Pine-Richland isn’t one of them.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 28, 2025: Stingy defenses square off in 3A boys soccer
August 27, 2025
When section play began in WPIAL boys soccer Tuesday, the four winners in the eight-team Section 2-3A had zero tolerance for their opponents.
