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A-K Valley athletes of the week: Burrell’s Skylar Dale, Freeport’s Giovanni Pugliese

October 4, 2017

Skylar Dale School: Burrell Class: Junior Sport: Soccer Report card: Dale, a center midfielder, scored two goals in Burrell's important 3-1 win over Section 2-AA

Pittsburgh high school roundup: Mt. Lebanon girls upset No. 1 Peters Township

Three top-ranked soccer teams suffered defeats Wednesday night as the season enters the final stretch of games. In girls soccer, Mt. Lebanon upset Class AAAA

Big Game Hunting – Week Six

There was a bit of a shocker last week in 1-A with Imani knocking off Clairton. Maybe not everyone was stunned that the Saints were able to knock off the Bears, but short five kids who were suspended made it was quite an accomplishment and a signature win for Imani. The other top ranked teams […]

MSA Sports/TribLive Top Ten – WPIAL Boys Soccer – 10/04/2017

Here are the MSA Sports Top Ten WPIAL boys soccer rankings in all four classifications for the week of October 2nd. You can check out the new rankings every Wednesday through the regular season with weekly matches heard live and archived. You can also listen to exclusive coverage of the 2017 WPIAL Soccer Playoffs in […]

Ligonier Valley players run through a drill during a pre-season workout on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at Ligonier Valley Stadium.

Homer-Center hopes to end Ligonier Valley’s dominant run

In eastern Westmoreland County, the Ligonier Valley has an historic fort, two renowned golf courses and second-to-none recreational attractions. It also features one of the

Hempfield's Isaiah DiAndreth (23) celebrates a touchdown against Greensburg Salem in the second quarter of a non conference football game on Friday Aug. 25, 2017 at Hempfield.

Week 6’s don’t-miss high school football matchups in Westmoreland County

Class 6A Southeastern Conference Hempfield (1-5, 0-4) at Altoona (1-5, 0-4) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: Hempfield lost to Bethel Park, 55-21. Altoona lost to

The Birdie is always hungry for more in Westmoreland County

The Birdie never judges a playbook by its cover and he never judges a press box by its aroma on Friday nights — until he

Hampton quarterback Ross Andersson runs through some drills during practice Aug. 14, 2017, at Hampton.

Week 6’s don’t-miss high school football matchups in the A-K Valley

Class 5A Allegheny 9 CONFERENCE Hampton (2-4, 2-2) at Fox Chapel (2-4, 2-3) 7 p.m. Friday Last week: Hampton fell to Woodland Hills, 31-21, while

Fox Chapel's Nick Gizzo eyes up a reciever during the first practice at Fox Chapel High School.Monday August 7, 2017.

A-K Valley football Q&A with Fox Chapel’s Nick Gizzo

The Fox Chapel offense has found its stride, and senior quarterback Nick Gizzo is leading the way. Gizzo piled up a school-record 312 rushing yards

Sewickley Academy's Olivia McLeod serves during the doubles match against Greensburg Central Catholic during a WPIAL Class AA semifinal match Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Shady Side Academy, in Fox Chape. Sewickley won 5-0.

Sewickley Academy, North Allegheny capture WPIAL girls tennis championships

The Sewickley Academy girls tennis team claimed its first WPIAL title since 2014 and fifth overall on Wednesday after defeating Knoch, 4-1, in the Class

VIDEO: Ligonier Valley football players discuss their passion for defense

Undefeated Ligonier Valley travels to undefeated Homer-Center for a clash in the District 6 Heritage Conference. The Ligonier Valley defense has allowed just six points

VIDEO: Ligonier Valley looks to stay unbeaten at Homer-Center

Undefeated Ligonier Valley travels to undefeated Homer-Center for a clash in the District 6 Heritage Conference.

Mars' Natalie Welsh connects on her drive on Hole 17 during the WPIAL girls Class AAA golf championship Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Diamond Run Golf Club in Ohio Twp.

VIDEO: North Allegheny’s Wrigley, Sewickley’s McKelvey celebrate WPIAL golf titles

North Allegheny golfer Caroline Wrigley shot 5-under-par 67 to win the WPIAL Class AAA golf title. Sewickley Academy's Tatum McKelvey shot 81 to win the

Penn Hills' Hollis Mathis looks to pass during the Indians' game against Plum on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Newman Stadium in McCandless. Penn Hills won 26-0.

Harlan on recruiting: Penn Hills’ Mathis building a resume

Penn Hills quarterback Hollis Mathis might have the arm strength, the height and the athleticism to someday play college football, just not the physical bulk.

Westmoreland County players to watch for Week 6

Jaden Datz Southmoreland, Sr., QB Despite playing behind an inexperienced and young offensive line that's been decimated by injuries, Datz (5-foot-11, 185 pounds) has become

A-K Valley players to watch for Week 6

Devon Binz Riverview, jr., RB/DB The major focus of the offense in recent weeks at tailback, Binz (5-foot-10, 170 pounds) hopes to break out against

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Max Pisula (15) throws the ball under pressure against Imani Christian in the second quarter during a WPIAL Class 1A Interstate Conference football game on Friday Sept. 01, 2017 at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Westmoreland County football Q&A with GCC’s Max Pisula

Greensburg Central Catholic quarterback Max Pisula and some teammates gathered at his house earlier this season to watch some YouTube video. They got their popcorn

Pittsburgh athletes of the week: Riverside’s Skyler Fox, Seton LaSalle’s Mofoluke Obiri

Skyler Fox School: Riverside Class: Sophomore Sport: Golf Claim to fame: Fox earned his second consecutive WPIAL Class AA golf championship by shooting a 74