Sports
‘Shocking’ 4A pairings debated as WPIAL reveals brackets for 2025 football playoffs
October 25, 2025
Only eight teams qualified for the Class 4A football playoffs, but the WPIAL’s smallest bracket has surely raised the most eyebrows.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee, Deer Lakes’ Jacob Orseno
Emily McKee
Plum golfers cap season at WPIAL tournament
Out of the hundreds of boys golfers who took to courses in high school matches this fall, only 36 were able to play for a WPIAL Class 3A championship at Butler Country Club.
Norwin soccer teams relish home playoff games before stadium remodel
Both Norwin varsity soccer teams had a chance to give ole Knights Stadium a playoff sendoff.
North Allegheny has experience in putting bye week to good use
North Allegheny coach Art Walker is getting better at byes.
North Allegheny girls tennis doubles down on winning season
There were no troubles at doubles this season for the North Allegheny girls tennis team.
Franklin Regional boys soccer bolstered by high seed in WPIAL playoffs
When Franklin Regional reached the WPIAL boys soccer finals last season, the Panthers were slight underdogs as the No. 7 seed.
Shady Side Academy savors upset win in WPIAL girls soccer playoffs
Being familiar with playing Deer Lakes in the past was a major benefit for Virginia Powers. The Shady Side Academy forward didn’t feel she and her teammates were unprepared to take on the fifth-seeded Lancers.
Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley joins elite company with 2nd state golf title
Fox Chapel junior Carson Kittsley felt more comfortable on the golf course this season. Results didn’t necessarily come easier, but Kittsley felt better equipped to put himself in the best position to win.
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel field hockey returns to WPIAL final
The Fox Chapel field hockey program has been knocking on the door of winning its sixth field hockey championship. The Foxes beat Latrobe, 2-0, in the semifinals to reach the WPIAL Class 2A final.
Unsung hero Jack Johnson packs punch for Bethel Park defense
An often-overlooked contributor on the Bethel Park football squad in 2025 was Jack Johnson, a junior linebacker.
Workhorse David Dennison fuels high-octane Bethel Park offense
Bethel Park senior standout David Dennison was a gem of an athlete among WPIAL football players in 2025, particularly running backs.
Bethel Park savors 3rd straight section title, wants more
Bethel Park’s boys soccer team won its third consecutive section title with a near-perfect 12-0-2 record.
Senior class helps Plum volleyball tackle season’s challenges with gusto
Led by a talented eight-player senior class, the Plum girls volleyball team put together a solid season in its second year of competition in Class 4A.
WPIAL bracketology: Chris Harlan, Don Rebel forecast 2025 football playoff pairings
Other than the wild cards, the 2025 WPIAL playoff field is set.
Sparked by big-play freshman, Montour locks up playoff berth with win over West Allegheny
Montour’s Archie Collins will be dressing up as a freshman football player on Halloween night, a look that can surely frighten quite a few of his opponents.
High school football roundup for Oct. 24, 2025: North Catholic locks up playoff spot with win over Hopewell
Joey Felitsky threw for 332 yards and four touchdowns as North Catholic clinched a playoff berth with a 44-36 victory over Hopewell (6-4, 2-4) in the WPIAL Class 3A Western Hills Conference on Friday night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 24, 2025
Football
Freeman’s big night helps Seton LaSalle defeat Washington, secure conference title
October 24, 2025
Seton LaSalle earned its second straight Class 2A Century Conference title with a 27-14 victory over Washington on Friday at Dormont Memorial Stadium.
Trib HSSN’s 2025 Week 9 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 9 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
