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High school football notebook: Penn-Trafford, Franklin Regional overcoming injuries in advance of Big East matchup
October 5, 2017
Unbeaten Penn-Trafford — 6-0 overall and 4-0 in the Big East Conference — expects to be at full strength Friday night. andquot;Everyone should be ready
What to watch in Week 6 of high school football: USC’s Render, West A’s Palko to face off
The WPIAL coach with the most wins faces the coach with the most WPIAL titles. Upper St. Clair's Jim Render and West Allegheny's Bob Palko
North Allegheny & Sewickley Academy Win WPIAL Girls Team Tennis Titles
Five was the key number as the district girls team tennis tournament concluded on a sun splashed Wednesday afternoon. North Allegheny won one for the thumb as the Tigers captured their fifth consecutive Class 3-A crown with a sweep of section rival Pine-Richland. Meanwhile, there is a new champion in 2-A after Sewickley Academy won […]
Juniors Wrigley of NA (3-A) & McKelvey of Sew Acad (2-A) Win WPIAL Girls Golf Gold
On the hot and sunny day at Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, the WPIAL crowned a pair of girls’ individual golf champions, as North Allegheny’s Caroline Wrigley repeated in Class AAA, while Sewickley Academy’s Tatum McKelvey claimed gold in AA. Wrigley, a junior, shot a remarkable 67, which was 5-under par and four strokes […]
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-AAPittsburgh 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 […]
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
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 toThe 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
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
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, 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 ClassVIDEO: 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 pointsVIDEO: 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.
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
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
