Sports
High school roundup for Oct. 1, 2025: Ellie Arnold’s hat trick helps Kiski Area clinch playoff spot
October 1, 2025
Ellie Arnold scored a hat trick as Kiski Area clinched a playoff berth with a 3-0 victory over West Mifflin (3-10, 0-9) in Section 4-3A girls soccer Wednesday. Bria Bires and Emma Brink combined on the shutout for the Cavaliers (7-5, 7-3).
Norwin girls soccer keeps rolling, shuts out Latrobe
Norwin girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito had a name for her team’s defensive mission before Wednesday night’s Section 1-4A game at Latrobe.
Fueled by runner-up finish, Elizabeth Forward’s Mya Morgan wins 2nd WPIAL 3A golf title
Elizabeth Forward’s Mya Morgan was playing in a foursome with the golfer who beat her in last year’s WPIAL championship, but don’t call this a grudge match.
Fox Chapel runs away with section cross country titles
Fox Chapel stole the show at the WPIAL Division I, Section 4 cross country meet Wednesday at Northmoreland Park, taking both team titles and crowning Michael Costello the boys champ.
Freeport, Highlands on collision course in Allegheny 7 clash
Last year’s Allegheny 7 Conference contest between Highlands and Freeport was the first one in the brief all-time series that the Golden Rams were held to single digits.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 6
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 6
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 6 in the A-K Valley:
The kids are all right, The Birdie says, as he makes his Week 6 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 8-1
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 6
Week 6 football schedule
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 6
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Hempfield-Norwin rivalry takes on added importance with both in playoff contention
One of the longest-standing rivalries in Westmoreland County will be on display Friday at Norwin Stadium.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 6
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 6 in Westmoreland County:
The truth is out there as Birdie makes his Week 6 Westmoreland County picks
Last week: 11-2
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Scrappy Norwin still in title hunt
Don’t count Norwin out of the Section 1-4A boys soccer title race just yet.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 30, 2025
September 30, 2025
High schools
WPIAL clinched: Boys soccer playoff qualifiers as of Sept. 30, 2025
Section play in the 2025 WPIAL boys soccer regular season is down to the final two weeks with 27 teams having already qualified for the upcoming district postseason.
High school roundup for Sept. 30, 2025: Fox Chapel outduels Seneca Valley in Class 4A clash
Carson Torres, Sean Regan and Rocco Poli scored to lead Fox Chapel to a 3-2 victory over Seneca Valley in a matchup of the top two teams in Section 3-4A boys soccer Tuesday night.
Mt. Pleasant boys control possession, shut out Yough in key section showdown
Yough and Mt. Pleasant play with contrasting styles.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 1, 2025: 1st-round leaders in good position at girls golf championships
Welcome to October, a month that can be very scary the closer we get to the end. However, in the world of the WPIAL, October will be a golden month with individual and team championships determined.
Freeport girls soccer team inching toward goal of section title with big match vs. North Catholic looming
At the beginning of the season, Freeport girls soccer players came together and established their expectations for the season.
