Sports
The Birdie talks WPIAL realignment before making A-K Valley playoff picks
November 5, 2025
Last week: 4-3
No. 8 Freeport aims to dethrone defending champion Avonworth
For the second time in their century-long histories, No. 8 Freeport and No. 1 Avonworth will face off in the WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinals Friday at Lentzner Field.
Familiar foes collide when Penn-Trafford, Moon square off in Class 5A quarterfinals
A bye week allowed Penn-Trafford to spend extra time in the film room.
After enjoying a bye, The Birdie is fired up for 2nd week of playoffs for Westmoreland County teams
Last week: 4-1 (80%)
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 11
Football
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for Nov. 7, 2025
Player of the week
Norwin gets another shot at North Allegheny with championship berth on the line
When North Allegheny rallied to defeat Norwin, 20-17, in Week 4, the Tigers used five big plays to secure victory.
WPIAL teams well-represented in 2025 PIAA soccer quarterfinals
The March to Manchester and the PIAA soccer finals at Northeastern High School got off to a great start for WPIAL teams in both the girls and boys playoffs Tuesday.
8 WPIAL girls volleyball teams advance to PIAA quarterfinals
The WPIAL sent 11 teams into the opening round of the 2025 PIAA girls volleyball playoffs and, following opening night on Tuesday, eight district teams are moving on to the state elite eight.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 4, 2025
November 4, 2025
With many teams on a bye, there was very little movement from last week in this fresh edition of the Trib HSSN Top 5 in the state, with one major exception.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 4, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Nov. 4, 2025: WPIAL champ Fox Chapel opens state playoff run with win
David Zakrocki and Rocco Poli scored as WPIAL champion Fox Chapel began its PIAA playoff run with a 2-1 victory over District 3 fourth-place finisher Central York (15-6-1) in the Class 4A boys soccer first round Tuesday night.
WPIAL champion Freeport gets back to work, advances to PIAA quarterfinals
There was no PIAA hangover for the WPIAL champion Freeport girls soccer team.
Deer Lakes resets after WPIAL title, beats Harbor Creek in PIAA 1st round
Coming back down from the high of winning the WPIAL Class 2A championship was a weird feeling for Deer Lakes keeper Wesley Boyle. The Lancers are excited to pursue a state championship, but they understand nothing about moving on in the PIAA playoffs is easy.
With Fabrizzio Costa filling net, Franklin Regional wins 1st-round PIAA match
HOLLIDAYSBURG — Fabrizzio Costa continued his hot postseason with a goal off a penalty kick just 1 minute, 9 seconds into Tuesday’s 3-0 win by Franklin Regional over District 6 champion Hollidaysburg in the first round of the PIAA Class 3A boys soccer playoffs at Tiger Stadium.
WPSCA announces all-state boys soccer players
Thirteen boys received all-state accolades from the Western Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association.
Seniors selected for We Serve First Foundation’s all-star volleyball classic
The We Serve First Foundation has released the list of senior girls volleyball players who will compete in the fourth annual all-star classic Dec. 6 at Kiski Area High School.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 3, 2025
November 3, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Nov. 3, 2025: Tucker Cullen completes hat trick in OT for Fox Chapel
Tucker Cullen’s third goal of the game was the overtime winner, lifting Fox Chapel to a 5-4 victory over Franklin Regional in PIHL Class 3A hockey Monday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 4, 2025: PIAA playoffs begin in soccer, volleyball, field hockey
Welcome to opening night of the PIAA boys and girls soccer playoffs, as well as girls volleyball and field hockey.
