Sports
High school roundup for Nov. 14, 2024: Latrobe hands 1st loss to Penn-Trafford
November 15, 2024
Joey Crimboli scored a pair of goals to lead Latrobe to a 3-1 victory in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night, handing Penn-Trafford its first loss of the season. Dylan Morris added a goal and an assist for Latrobe (4-2). Roman Catello scored for Penn-Trafford (6-1).
Springdale girls soccer team faces final hurdle in bid for 1st state championship
November 14, 2024
Springdale girls soccer players began practice Thursday evening just as they had dozens of times before, laughing, chatting, stretching and warming up ahead of their workout.
Greensburg CC girls volleyball looking to complete goal with state championship
When the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball set goals for the 2024 season, winning a PIAA title was not one of them.
Trib HSSN game-by-game playoff previews for 2024 Week 12
The third weekend of the WPIAL football playoffs brings more clarity than confusion.
Through the Years: 87-yard run sparked Freeport to playoff win in ’84
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic history.
2024 PIAA Class 3A boys soccer championship preview: Moon vs. Radnor
Radnor (20-3) vs. Moon (25-0)
2024 PIAA Class A boys soccer championship preview: Bentworth vs. Lancaster Mennonite
PIAA Class A boys soccer championship
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Colleges taking note of Penn-Trafford running back Tasso Whipple
Penn-Trafford senior Tasso Whipple is beginning to experience the college recruiting process.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls move up in class while hunting for another WPIAL title
Greensburg Central Catholic won’t get to defend its WPIAL 2A girls basketball championship.
With deep roster, Greensburg Central Catholic boys have WPIAL title hopes
With the most seniors he’s had and what could be his deepest rotation, Greensburg Central Catholic boys basketball coach Christian Hyland expects his team to make another postseason run.
Veteran coach aims to get most out of Deer Lakes girls
Dana Petruska feels back at home for a couple of reasons.
Coaches from variety of backgrounds come together to lead Jeannette on playoff run
Jeannette first-year assistant football coach Dustin Shoaf is a school teacher at Yough, his alma mater and a place where he is the all-time leader in rushing yards.
2-time defending WPIAL champion Deer Lakes hopes to keep train rolling
Winning consecutive WPIAL championships not only adds to the trophy case at the high school, but it also creates the potential for a self-sustaining foundation.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 13, 2024
November 13, 2024
High school
4 Mt. Pleasant swimmers sign with Division I programs
Mt. Pleasant swimming coach Sandy Felice has had swimmers sign NCAA Division I scholarships before.
Despite graduation losses, Cheswick Christian boys set goals high
It was mission accomplished last season for the Cheswick Christian Academy boys basketball team.
Cheswick Christian girls basketball team looks to build off last season’s division title
The Cheswick Christian Academy girls basketball team knows what it’s about, and that’s functioning as a five-person unit instead of relying on a few stars to get victories.
Trib 10: 3 pairs of power-ranked teams to clash this weekend
The power-ranked teams flexed their muscles again in the second weekend of the WPIAL football playoffs with nine of the 10 winning and advancing to Semifinals Friday or Championship Saturday.
PIAA football postseason set to commence
The journey to Cumberland Valley kicks off this weekend with the start of the 2024 PIAA football playoffs.
Perfect season within reach for 2 WPIAL teams at PIAA boys soccer championships
Two WPIAL boys soccer teams are headed east on Friday to play for state gold in the 2024 PIAA boys soccer championships.
