Sports

Hempfield quarterback Jake Phillips finds space to run during the first half of the Spartans’ 48-7 victory over Shaler on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 at Titan Stadium.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week 3

September 18, 2022

In an effort to instill confidence, trust and more leadership, second-year Hempfield coach Mike Brown decided against naming four team captains and instead asked 11 seniors to guide what they call the “leadership group.”

Kiski Area’s Ethan Krystek works against Mars’ Sam Stewart during their game on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Adams.

Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 18, 2022

Boys

Westmoreland high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Eutsey shocked by hole-in-one

Emily Eutsey was having an ordinary round of golf, during a routine high school match, when the extraordinary happened.

Apollo-Ridge’s Jacob Mull dives short of the end zone against Ligonier Valley on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Apollo Ridge’s Owens Field.

Apollo-Ridge’s Jake Mull puts best foot forward in multiple sports

Throughout the WPIAL, there are athletes who play a sport in every season.

Gateway’s Dallas Harper scores his second touchdown against Mt. Lebanon during the third quarter on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Monroeville.

Athleticism, instinctiveness help Dallas Harper make impact for Gateway defense

Gateway needed a play early in the fourth quarter at North Hills on Sept. 9.

Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley cross country team shines at White Oak Park

Quaker Valley’s boys cross country team celebrated in style at the 20th annual Red, White & Blue Classic on Sept. 9 at White Oak Park.

Sewickley Academy’s Michael DiSantis moves the ball upfield against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Leetsdale.

Senior-heavy Sewickley Academy boys soccer team chasing another section title

Sewickley Academy has traditionally been a significant force in boys soccer.

Quaker Valley goalkeeper Isaac Waller has helped the Quakers to a 5-2 record.

Waller, defense help Quaker Valley secure 4 early-season shutouts

The respect is well-earned for the Quaker Valley boys soccer team.

Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt

Penn-Trafford notebook: Field hockey team scores 2 big wins

Penn-Trafford’s field hockey team opened section play by defeating Latrobe, 4-2, and Fox Chapel, 2-1.

Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams hits a shot during the section singles semifinals at Franklin Regional on Sept. 14, 2022.

Freshman sensation boosts Penn-Trafford tennis team

Helped by a freshman sensation, the Penn-Trafford girls tennis team is having one of its best seasons.

Multi-sport athlete holds her own at No. 1 singles on Penn Hills tennis team

Talia Russell knows when she glances across the net at her opponent on the tennis court, every match will be a challenge. Russell, who is a senior and the Penn Hills girls tennis team’s No. 1 singles player, doesn’t have nearly as much experience as many of her opponents.

Penn Hills notebook: Girls soccer team learning on job

Inexperience has made the early season difficult for the Penn Hills girls soccer team. The Indians had to drop right into the snakepit that is WPIAL Section 3-3A play without any nonsection games to warm up.

Pine-Richland girls volleyball hosted the "Spike Out Cancer" event Sept. 14, 2022, at Pine-Richland High School.

Pine-Richland girls volleyball raises funds, awareness during ‘Spike Out Cancer’ event

Angela Seman coached nine individuals affected by cancer.

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Captains guide rams
Pine-Richland’s Cale Klaff competes against Seneca Valley on Sept. 8 at Pine-Richland. Along with fellow senior and friend Colin Zvejnieks, Klaff and Ben Rishel captain a Pine-Richland team that has made waves in the early portion of the season. The Rams were 5-1-1 and 3-1-1 overall through Sept. 14 and just behind two-time defending WPIAL champion Seneca Valley in the Section 1-4A standings. <strong>Story, 17</strong>

Team captains guide Pine-Richland boys soccer toward playoff berth

In seventh grade, Ben Rishel took a year off from playing for the Pine-Richland middle school boys soccer team, but he caught wind of a new player who was turning heads.

Plum’s Emily Bologna spikes against Gateway Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at Gateway High School.

Plum girls volleyball aims to ‘seize the opportunity’ again

The Plum girls volleyball team faced a measure of déjà vu this past offseason as it looked to transition after losing seven seniors from the 2021 season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 17, 2022

September 17, 2022

High schools

Neshannock’s Jonny Huff smiles during a preseason practice.

High school roundup for Sept. 17, 2022: Neshannock runs past Western Beaver

Jonny Huff and Matthew Ioanilli each scored three touchdowns to lead Neshannock to a 48-20 victory over Western Beaver in Class 2A Midwestern Conference football Saturday.