Sports

Hampton’s Caden Muchenski battles Mars’ Zach Angoff for a header during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Adams.

High school roundup for Sept. 24, 2024: Penn-Trafford nets OT winner vs. Allderdice

September 24, 2024

Yuriy Bidochko scored the winning goal to lift Penn-Trafford to a 2-1 overtime victory over Allderdice (6-2-1, 4-1-1) in Section 3-3A boys soccer Tuesday night. Noah Haslam also scored for the Warriors (5-3-1, 4-2-1).

Peters Twp.’s Camryn Klein battles Upper St. Clair’s Molly Biedrzycki for a header Sept. 11.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 25, 2024: 1st place up for grabs in Class 4A girls soccer

A busy Wednesday of WPIAL girls section soccer action has the spotlight on two of the races in Class 4A.

Mars girls volleyball sweeps stalwart Freeport

A program on the rise was up against one of the established favorites in girls volleyball when Mars hosted Freeport on Tuesday night, and the Fightin’ Planets showed they are a force with which to be reckoned.

Senior goalkeeper Rease Solomon helped Penn-Trafford to a 5-0 start in Section 1-4A.

Westmoreland girls soccer notebook: Penn-Trafford rolling through Class 4A

So much for that difficult transition going from Class 3A to 4A.

Aliquippa quarterback Marques Council eludes Penn Hills’ Derek Selby Jr. on Friday.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 24, 2024

The previous few weeks were active when it comes to the PIAA Top 5, but all was quiet in Week 4 as the elite across the state took care of business.

Southmoreland’s Jack Smith and Mt. Pleasant’s Gavin Rummel battle for possession during a game Sept. 17, 2024, at Southmoreland.

Resurgent Westmoreland County soccer teams reaching rebound goals

An energetic group jogs onto the field as one practice ends and another begins at Russ Grimm Field.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 23, 2024

High schools

Kiski Area’s Max Mottura plays during the 2023 WCCA golf championship at Latrobe Elks.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 24, 2024: Class 3A tees off with Oakmont tee times as prize

September 23, 2024

The first round of the WPIAL boys Class 2A and girls Class 3A and 2A golf tournaments were held Monday with the final round in all three championships set for next week.

Central Valley’s Jance Henry scores against Montour on Aug. 23 in Robinson.

Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for 2024 Week 4

Trib HSSN football team of the week – Central Valley Warriors

High school roundup for Sept. 23, 2024: Becca Braunsdorf boosts Mt. Lebanon past Penn-Trafford

Becca Braunsdorf had a big night for Mt. Lebanon (5-4-1), scoring both goals in a 2-0 victory over Section 1-4A leader Penn-Trafford in nonsection girls soccer Monday night. Aurelia Solomon scored for Penn-Trafford (8-3).

Plum’s Emily Grubich celebrates after scoring against Franklin Regional on Monday at Plum High School.

Plum outlasts Franklin Regional in girls soccer clash

Plum hadn’t allowed a goal in seven games before Montour tallied the only score in a nonsection victory over the Mustangs last Thursday.

Players from Greensburg Central Catholic (left) and Riverview meet before Monday’s Section 4-A game in Carbon.

No. 2 Riverview survives test from shorthanded Greensburg Central Catholic

Greensburg Central Catholic only had 11 players for most of the night, but that didn’t stop the Centurions from pushing No. 2-ranked Riverview to the limit in their latest Section 4-A girls soccer matchup.

Latrobe head coach Rick Kozusko talks with his team prior to their WPIAL Class 6A playoff game with Seneca Valley on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Gateway High School. Latrobe won 3-0.

Latrobe community mourning loss of former coach and teacher Rick Kozusko

Latrobe public address announcer Greg Fenton got choked up before Friday’s football game against Armstrong.

Westrmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Thomas Gaydos

As a high school senior, there are plenty of things to look forward to.

The Quaker Valley boys display the WPIAL trophy for winning the Class 2A team track and field championship May 7, 2024 at Peters Township.

Notable changes to the 2025-26 WPIAL track and field alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

Mars’ McKenna Merritt celebrates with Mya Cote (7) and Anna Bowser after scoring against Chartiers Valley during the WPIAL Class 2A girls lacrosse championship game on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at RMU.

Notable changes to the 2025-26 WPIAL girls lacrosse alignment

The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Micah Ivy

Riverview senior cross country runner Micah Ivy knew he needed to make changes after a 2023 season that saw him compete at a high level but at a cost to his body.

“Andy Warhol’s Tomato” is PICT’s latest production and runs through Oct. 6 at Carnegie Stage in Carnegie.

After tumultuous times, PICT Classic Theatre looks to an exciting future

PICT Classic Theatre is back with a new name, an expanded mission and a history full of acclaimed productions, financial issues and turnover at the top. The company returned to the stage for the first time in more than two years Friday with its production of the Pittsburgh-set play “Andy Warhol’s Tomato” by McKeesport-born playwright Vince Melocchi, which runs through Oct. 6.