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Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti watches his tee shot on Hole 16 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley Heights.

Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti wins elusive WPIAL golf title

October 6, 2022

When you’re considered the top golfer in the WPIAL, you’re always favored to win a title.

North Hills quarterback John Green Jr. drops back to pass during the first half of the Indians’ 20-17 loss to Gateway on Sept. 9.

Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 6

We begin the second half of the 2022 regular season with gray skies, a threat of rain and temps in the 50s … in other words, October football is upon us.

Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri celebrates his second touchdown with teammates during their game against Penn Hills on Sept. 9, 2022, at Penn Hills.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week 6

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 6:

Freeport quarterback Leon “Bud” Carson gets ready for the first night game in Freeport High School history on Oct. 4, 1947. Carson later was an assistant with the Steelers and was the architect of the “Steel Curtain” defense.

Through the Years: In 1947, Bud Carson welcomed night football to Freeport

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.

Penn-Trafford senior quarterback Conlan Greene is wrapped up after a short gain by McKeesport junior Keith Spell on Sept. 2.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Penn-Trafford ready for resurgent Gateway

Gateway made the loudest statement in the WPIAL last Friday night when it dismantled upstart Hempfield, 60-7, reminding everyone that it is still very much a part of the conversation in the Class 5A Big East Conference.

Bethel Park quarterback Tanner Pfeuffer works out during a preseason practice.

Chick’s Picks fights off dirty tricks, makes Week 6 predictions in WPIAL football

Tensions were running high this week at Trib HSSN headquarters. It was that time, that highly anticipated week of the fantasy football season when Chick’s Picks faced off against The Boss. Chick’s Picks came into this week with a 1-2 record as she took on The Boss with his 2-1 record.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 5, 2022

October 5, 2022

High schools

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Amari Mack runs the ball against Clairton last Friday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 5, 2022: GCC, Frazier set for Thursday night football

The second half of the high school football regular season begins with a bang with not one but two district games slated for Thursday.

Moon’s Kayla Leseck celebrates a goal with teammates during a PIAA playoff game last season.

High school roundup for Oct. 5, 2022: Moon girls soccer goes to 10-0 in section

Tessa Romah, Hailey Longwell and Kayla Leseck scored to lead undefeated Moon (13-0, 10-0) to a 3-0 victory over Montour (6-5-2, 5-4) in Section 4-3A girls soccer Wednesday night.

Steel Valley’s Antonio Bray carries past Sto-Rox’s Eric McGuire (7) and Mekhi Upshaw on Sept. 2 in McKees Rocks.

Trib 10: 2 new teams enter WPIAL football power rankings

Midnight struck for one of the surprise football teams in the WPIAL in Week 5. Now how do they respond “the next day?”

North Allegheny’s Natalie Figura plays the ball against Fox Chapel on Sept. 14.

WPIAL girls soccer playoff clinchings through Oct. 5, 2022

Section play in the regular season in the 2022 WPIAL girls soccer season has just over one week remaining. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason.