Sports

Avonworth’s Mahan chosen for All-American soccer game

November 8, 2024

Avonworth soccer standout Fiona Mahan missed most of her senior season with a torn ACL, but that didn’t stop her from making an elite roster.

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne plays against Latrobe on Oct. 8.

Westmoreland County PIAA soccer preview capsule for Nov. 9, 2024

PIAA boys soccer playoffs

Beaver’s Drey Hall fends off Avonworth’s Bryce Metz on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Beaver.

5 things to watch in WPIAL football: Rematches galore in 2nd week of playoffs

Rarely does a WPIAL football team play the same opponent in back-to-back games, but that’s the situation facing Beaver.

Penn-Trafford sophomore Landyn Stikkel gets flipped over after running for a first down on a fake punt during the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday.

Quick start helps Peters Township blow by Penn-Trafford

If Peters Township coach T.J. Plack had any worries his team would come out flat in its WPIAL playoff debut after a week off, the Indians quickly took away those doubts.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2024

November 7, 2024

Field hockey

Aliquippa’s Tikey Hayes eludes Montour’s AJ Alston on a touchdown run Oct. 18.

Class 4A heavyweights to collide when Aliquippa meets Thomas Jefferson

Go back in time four years to when Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa met in the 2020 WPIAL finals. It seemed then that a new rivalry was blossoming with the Quips’ arrival in Class 4A.

North Allegheny’s James Donaldson makes a diving catch in front of Central Catholic’s Chrys Black on Sept. 27.

Trib HSSN game-by-game high school football playoff previews for 2024 Week 11

As always in November football, there is great anticipation for all the contests slated for the second week of WPIAL playoff action.

Jeannette head coach Tommy Paulone watches from the sideline during a game against Clairton on Sept. 28, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson.

Jeannette’s Tommy Paulone takes pride in bringing alma mater back to prominence

From three wins, to seven, to eight, Jeannette football has climbed back to respectability in three short seasons under Tommy Paulone’s leadership.

Despite both teams coming into the game with just one victory each, a huge crowd at Fox Chapel watched the Foxes (dark jerseys) and Tarentum play on Nov. 7, 1964. Defensive players for the Redcats included Terry Rapsinski (88), Mark Pavlik (72) and Joe Otwell (74) as Tarentum posted a 33-21 victory.

Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note

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.

Franklin Regional goalkeeper Noah Walker makes a save against Mars during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal Oct. 28.

Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional appreciates trip to state quarterfinals

When Nick White was an assistant boys soccer coach at Fox Chapel, the Foxes made the PIAA playoffs once in his 10 years there.

Jeannete head coach Tommy Paulone talks with with his team during a timeout during their game against Clairton on Sept. 28, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Jeannette coach wins Steelers honor

Jeannette’s Tommy Paulone was selected as the Steelers High School Coach of the Week after his team’s 23-7 upset of Neshannock in the first round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs.

Latrobe’s Joey Crimboli plays against Baldwin on Oct. 17.

High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2024: Latrobe skates past Hempfield

Joey Crimboli had a five-point night with two goals and three assists to lead Latrobe to a 7-2 victory over Hempfield in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night. Dylan Morris also scored twice and Jaxson Kettering had a goal and an assist for Latrobe (3-2). Guerin Gardner had a goal and an assist and Austin Herron added a goal for Hempfield (2-3).