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Behind 8 new starters, North Allegheny defense wraps up solid 1st half
September 27, 2025
North Allegheny’s defense had nearly as many shutouts in the first half of the season as it had returning starters.
New coach looks to rebuild hockey program, culture at Franklin Regional
Franklin Regional hockey has a new coach this season, the program’s third in three seasons.
Grateful for chance to compete, Shady Side Academy freshman wins big race in Hershey
Josephine Lenart appreciates every opportunity to compete for the Shady Side Academy girls cross country team. While Lenart, a freshman, is short on experience, she is long on perspective.
Shady Side Academy girls tennis locked in on WPIAL championship goal
Shady Side Academy sophomore Brooke Henderson can tell the Bulldogs are locked in on winning the WPIAL Class 3A girls team tennis title.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Golfers start WPIAL tournament strong
The Fox Chapel boys golf team got off to a strong start during the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A boys individual golf championships at Willowbrook Country Club. Defending PIAA champion Carson Kittsley shot a 6-under par 66 to put himself in first place.
Fox Chapel girls soccer meeting challenge of new faces in new places in lineup
Caylie Wilkinson, a junior defender for the Fox Chapel girls soccer team, felt like this year’s team was significantly different from the previous two iterations. Wilkinson is the only returning starting defender from the Foxes team that reached the WPIAL Class 3A final last season.
High school football roundup for Sept. 26, 2025: New Castle beats No. 1 Aliquippa for 1st time since 1987
It had been nearly 40 years since New Castle celebrated a victory over Aliquippa.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 26, 2025
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Trib HSSN’s 2025 Week 5 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 5 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
No. 2 Peters Township’s last-minute defensive stand seals victory over No. 3 Upper St. Clair
The offenses gained momentum after halftime with three lead changes, but nobody was too surprised that Peters Township vs. Upper St. Clair eventually came down to the defenses.
Moon edges Bethel Park in Allegheny Six Conference opener
September 26, 2025
The hype has been plentiful around the Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference, and Friday night’s clash between Moon and Bethel Park showed why.
Elizabeth Forward pulls away for rout of Greensburg Salem
The opening Class 3A Interstate Conference game between Elizabeth Forward and Greensburg Salem was a one-score contest through a quarter and a half.
No. 2 Imani Christian overcomes mistakes to knock off No. 3 North Catholic
When a team commits 18 penalties, throws two interceptions, and has five snaps sail over the quarterback’s head, it usually does not overcome those mistakes.
Central Catholic defense clamps down on North Allegheny in Class 6A heavyweight fight
For the first time in the all-time series between Class 6A powers, North Allegheny didn’t reach the end zone against Central Catholic on Friday night.
Thomas Jefferson pulls out victory over Belle Vernon in game of missed opportunities
It doesn’t always have to be pretty in the game of football. Sometimes you just have to find a way to win.
Southmoreland stays perfect, holds off Derry in penalty-filled game
The Southmoreland and Derry football teams did not wait for mid-June to celebrate flag day.
Clairton routs Jeannette, brings to mind dominant Bears teams of past
“Bout Dat” might be making a comeback at Clairton.
Coury, Perkins help Burrell edge East Allegheny; Purdue makes game-saving interception
With East Allegheny driving down the field, Burrell’s Liam Perdue made a bobbling, game-saving interception to seal the Bucs’ 29-28 win in Section 2-3A victory Friday.
Freeport scores early, often to defeat Valley, run record to 6-0
A pair of WPIAL Class 3A football teams continued to streak in opposite directions Friday night as Freeport stayed unbeaten, and Valley remained without a victory.
Tevin Owen-Cratsenberg scores 4 TDs as Highlands runs away from Deer Lakes
Last year, Highlands led Deer Lakes by two touchdowns at halftime before the Lancers rallied for a one-point win.
