Sports
Westinghouse blows by Berlin Brothersvalley to claim region title
November 10, 2022
SOMERSET – The District 5-8 Class 2A Championship game was moved up a day to avoid the remnants and stormy weather of Hurricane Nicole.
Veteran trio corrals talented young Mt. Pleasant team
With only two seniors in the starting 11, one might think Mt. Pleasant lacks veteran leadership. That this team is just a bunch of whiz kids running around aimlessly.
Freeport QB Croney acquitting himself well as starter
Gavin Croney’s only varsity snap as a quarterback last year didn’t quite go as planned
Greensburg C.C. girls soccer gets rival Springdale at Norwin stadium, where Centurions are 9-0 since 2014
As if playing Springdale for a third time this season wasn’t enough to pique their interest, the site for Saturday’s PIAA Class A girls soccer quarterfinal has Greensburg Central Catholic and coach Kara Batey beaming.
WPIAL football playoff preview capsules for Nov. 11, 2022
With some unneeded help from Mother Nature, 20 WPIAL football teams hope to slip and slide into next weekend with a shot at district gold alive and well.
Fralic Award finalists to be announced Monday
Finalists for the fourth Bill Fralic Award will be announced Monday at a special press conference.
Through the Years: In 1962, Verona made last-minute grab at Gardner points
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: Sophomore QB sparks Latrobe
When Ron Prady took over the Latrobe football program, he already knew many of the players because he teaches in the district.
Belle Vernon eager to get to work in WPIAL playoffs
It’s been two long weeks, but it’s been a time to get back to basics and time to heal up for the Belle Vernon football team.
Alexa, show me Chick’s Picks’ predictions for the 2nd week of the WPIAL football playoffs
We have reached the time of year when a bit of confusion begins to set in for Chick’s Picks. Between daylight savings time ending and the Highway to Heinz getting a new corporate sponsor and also running through Norwin, Chick’s Picks finds these days utterly challenging.
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes join in national signing day
November 9, 2022
Levi Hansen hopes to swim like a king in the Queen City.
Latrobe lineman Calabrace wins ‘NFL Way to Play Award’ for excellent technique
Latrobe senior lineman Daniel Calabrace was the NFL Way to Play Award recipient for Week 8.
Trib 10: Power rankings set for shakeup after 2nd week of playoffs
Besides one cat exchange, the district power structure remained unchanged through opening night of the WPIAL football playoffs.
Freeport rested, ready for WPIAL quarterfinal matchup with dangerous West Mifflin team
It’s rare that high school football teams are healthy at this time of year, but Freeport will have a full roster ready to go Friday night.
Birdie shakes off bad luck, makes pick for last A-K Valley team standing
Last week: 2-3
Latrobe aims for different outcome in rematch with Thomas Jefferson
A lot has changed since Latrobe and Thomas Jefferson played Sept. 16.
2022 Western Pa. high school football schedule, broadcasts for Week 11
WPIAL playoffs
After making statement with playoff win, Ligonier Valley runs into powerful Beaver Falls
Ligonier Valley celebrated its first WPIAL playoff win last Friday night — on the bus ride home.
Birdie feels pain of Westmoreland County teams in WPIAL football playoffs
Last week: 5-4 (56%)
WPIAL keeps football games on Friday despite rain; Westinghouse now Thursday
Don’t forget to bring an umbrella or two.
