Sports
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 28, 2024: Section matchups heat up in girls soccer
August 27, 2024
With the August weather in full meltdown mode this week, things are heating up in select sections in Class 3A, 2A and A in WPIAL girls soccer.
Mars boys basketball coach Rob Carmody resigns after 26 years
Once Rob Carmody decided now was the time to resign as Mars’ boys basketball coach, his son Robby had a request.
Freeport volleyball commands respect in move up to 3A
The seniors on this year’s Freeport girls volleyball team know what it is like to face the competition in Class 3A.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Aug. 27, 2024
It was a good start for the elite high school football teams across the state, but not a great start as the 27 teams from last week’s HSSN preseason state rankings were a combined 18-9 in Week Zero.
Some high school soccer coaches in favor of giving overtime the boot
When there was chatter about the PIAA eliminating overtime from regular-season soccer games this offseason, many coaches smiled with optimism.
Westmoreland girls soccer notes: County well represented on Moe Rosensteel award watch list
Twelve of the 49 players on the Moe Rosensteel Most Outstanding Player Award watch list play for Westmoreland County teams.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 26, 2024
August 26, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Aug. 26, 2024: Riverview opens season with shutout win over Greensburg Central Catholic
Alix Delsaut scored two goals, and Mary Quinlan had a goal and two assists to lead Riverview to a 3-0 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic (0-1, 0-1) in Section 4-A girls soccer Monday. Juliette Brun kept a clean sheet in net, and Molly Morrissey had an assist for the Raiders (1-0, 1-0).
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 27, 2024: Boys soccer champs open with tough test
One of the top section openers slated for Tuesday in WPIAL boys soccer pits a team that peaked in the regular season against a school that thrived in the postseason.
Plum girls thinking Bigger after shutout win over Franklin Regional
Olivia Bigger kicks extra points for the Plum football team.
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for 2024 Week Zero
Trib HSSN football team of the week: Blackhawk Cougars
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL wrestling alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 26, 2024
August 25, 2024
We close out the month of August in grand style with plenty of fall scholastic sports action this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2024 Week Zero
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Drew Welhorsky
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 26, 2024: Avonworth, Freedom open girls soccer section slates
Four days into a new season and the WPIAL girls soccer section schedule begins Monday for teams in Class 3A, 2A and A.
High school sports results, schedule for Aug. 25, 2024
High schools
Former Franklin Regional standout Hudock recovering nicely after scary motorcycle accident
He doesn’t remember much from the night he almost died, but Ayden Hudock uses words such as “lucky” and “blessed” a lot more since he wrecked his motorcycle.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Baseball, softball teams on move in realignment
Local baseball and softball teams did some shuffling in WPIAL spring sports realignment for 2025.
Chismars put aside sibling rivalry, share QB duties at Greensburg Salem
Sometimes, the Chismar brothers’ car rides home from practice are animated and loud. Other times, post-workout trips back to the crib are quiet.
