Sports
Latrobe finally ends scoreless skid, shuts out Armstrong in Big East win
September 20, 2024
Scoreless for nearly 7 1/2 quarters, Latrobe finally found the end zone. It was a good thing: The Wildcats were growing tired of these three-and-out defensive struggles.
Franklin Regional gets running game going in 2nd half, holds off Gateway
The only thing stopping Franklin Regional senior tailback Kyle Dupill was cramps.
Freeport bounces back from tough loss to earn runaway victory over Burrell
Freeport rallied but came up just short in its Allegheny 7 Conference opener last week at Deer Lakes.
OLSH’s fully charged defense shuts down Ligonier Valley
The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart defense held Ligonier Valley to just 107 yards of offense, leading the Chargers to a 28-7 victory Friday night in Moon.
Jayden Floyd, Leechburg rout Jeannette, improve to 5-0 for 1st time since 1981
Leechburg quarterback Jayden Floyd put on quite a show with legs Friday at McKee Stadium.
Patrick Cassidy talks about mom Shirley Jones in advance of gala honoring her
On Saturday, Pittsburgh CLO will honor Shirley Jones, Western Pennsylvania native and legend of stage and screen, with a Broadway star-studded gala celebration at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Despite mismatch in enrollments, Aliquippa draws nonconference clash vs. Penn Hills
Aliquippa went to court to avoid a promotion to Class 5A football this fall, but the Quips still get a taste of that classification on Friday.
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 20-22
Well, that’s an official wrap on summer, folks! It’s time to think about chilly nights, mugs of hot apple cider and the scent of falling leaves. Here are a few things to do while ushering in autumn during a still-warm weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 19, 2024
High schools
5 things to watch in Week 4: Excitement builds in Monessen for battle of undefeated teams
The buildup to facing a defending WPIAL champion was always going to be big, but undefeated records make this Monessen’s biggest home game in quite a while.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of the 2024 WPIAL football regular season and another Friday night of storm-free football.
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Sept. 20-22
The official end to summer — the September equinox — is here. With warm weather forecast for this weekend, there’s time to enjoy a few more days of fun and sun before chilly nights and falling leaves arrive.
High school roundup for Sept. 19, 2024: North Allegheny beats Fox Chapel to grab share of 1st place
September 19, 2024
Leonardo Yu scored a second-half goal, assisted by Zach Nash, to lift North Allegheny to a 1-0 victory over Fox Chapel in a matchup of top teams in Section 3-4A boys soccer Thursday night.
Late arrival no problem as unbeaten Charleroi boys top Mt. Pleasant in key section showdown
With Charleroi decidedly controlling possession in the first half, Mt. Pleasant’s scoring chances were slim at best.
Plum fends off Norwin in spirited battle for section top spot
Round one goes to Plum.
Shady Side Academy football coach Chuck DiNardo resigns
Chuck DiNardo has resigned as football coach at Shady Side Academy, stepping down four games into his eighth season with the Bulldogs.
Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo wins epic WPIAL tennis final; Belle Vernon’s Gabby Dusi repeats in 2A
It’s hard to imagine a better WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis championship match.
A-K Valley soccer notebook: Deer Lakes boys pushing for another section title
Another year and another opportunity for Deer Lakes boys soccer to win a section title.
Through the years: Freeport coach collected 100th win with thrilling victory over Mars in 1974
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 legacy.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top teams looking to shake off losses
A number of Westmoreland County teams are looking for a bounce-back week after losses last Friday, some of whom suffered their first setback of the season.
