Sports
Crack of pads, warmth of turf signal start of high school football around Westmoreland County
August 12, 2024
As a two-time defending WPIAL and PIAA champion, Belle Vernon football must have opened full-contact training camp Monday morning with a sense of entitlement, right?
Dom Rosensteel becomes a leader on offense, defense for Greensburg Salem
Dom Rosensteel is ready to move the sticks.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL boys basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Notable changes to the 2024-25, 2025-26 WPIAL girls basketball alignment
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Dynamic quarterback helps Trinity join ranks of Class 4A contenders
Dan Knause took a bit of a gamble when he became Trinity head coach three years ago.
Thomas Jefferson in position to continue program’s championship tradition
The legacy continues for the Thomas Jefferson football program as Bill Cherpak begins his 30th year as head coach.
Chartiers Valley tries to take another step in move to Class 4A Big Seven Conference
The 2023 season for the Chartiers Valley football team was an improvement over Aaron Fitzpatrick’s first season as Colts head coach.
2-time defending state champ Belle Vernon fitting new pieces into place
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23. Due to production scheduling conflicts, the Laurel Highlands and Ringgold previews will appear later this month.
Burrell’s Steve Hasson battling back from injury to lead Bucs offense
August 11, 2024
As the quarterback in Burrell’s Slot-T offense, Steve Hasson is the conductor.
400-meter champ Jerry Davis adds speed to Greensburg Central Catholic roster
Jerry Davis played at Serra Catholic the past two football seasons but did not experience the WPIAL playoffs.
New coach hopes to help Gateway girls volleyball build on success
The first time new Gateway girls volleyball coach Erica Bosh expected see her players on the court was Aug. 12 at the first preseason practice at Gateway’s Furrie Sports Complex.
After reaching PIAA tournament, expectations high for Quaker Valley girls volleyball
The Quaker Valley girls volleyball team is looking to hit the jackpot this season.
Quaker Valley to induct dominant 1968 football team into hall of fame
The 1967 football team was inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
Penn-Trafford girls golf team ready to roll
Things haven’t started as planned for the Penn-Trafford girls golf team.
Penn Hills boys soccer team looks to build chemistry under new coach
The Penn Hills boys soccer program will need time to grow together.
Ahead of senior tennis season, Quaker Valley’s Kristen Close hosting empowering women program
A free program entitled “Empowering Women Around the World” will take place at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Sewickley Valley YMCA Walter J. Brannon Community Center.
West Mifflin brings star-studded roster up to Class 4A
The West Mifflin Titans are moving up to Class 4A, and they’re bringing two of the WPIAL’s top players with them.
Knoch hopes to build on breakthrough season
Knoch football experienced a renaissance last season.
With young roster, Indiana expects growing pains
Indiana coach Brad Wright is preaching patience heading into the 2024 season.
