Sports
Mars jumps on Highlands early to claim conference win
September 29, 2023
Gabe Hein lifted a whole planet Friday night. Many of them, actually.
Moon grinds to victory against South Fayette
It’s not too often that Moon’s wing-T offense will be flashy, and it wasn’t in Friday’s 24-3 win over South Fayette to allow the Tigers (3-3, 1-0 5A-1) to win their third straight and open conference play in the Allegheny Six.
Clairton’s Drahcir Jones runs over Greensburg Central Catholic for 271 yards, 4 TDs
In a wild contest that featured six fourth-quarter touchdowns, Greensburg Central Catholic coach John Thompson felt the last one exemplified his team’s 40-28 loss at Clairton perfectly.
Belle Vernon stars come out in rout of South Allegheny
A week after suffering its first loss of the season at the hands of Thomas Jefferson in nonconference play, Belle Vernon bounced back in dominant fashion Friday night.
Penn-Trafford pulls away late to defeat Norwin behind freshman RB’s 4 TDs
There was a fireworks display Friday night in North Huntingdon after the Penn-Trafford and Norwin football game.
Mt. Pleasant sticks with hot hand, rolls past Greensburg Salem
Through its nonconference slate, Mt. Pleasant made a living by bullying its opponents on the ground with its tool shed of running backs, and that was no different for the fourth-ranked team in Class 3A on Friday as it rolled to a 38-7 victory over Greensburg Salem.
No. 4 Imani Christian rolls past Burrell for Allegheny Conference win
Going into its matchup against Class 2A No. 4 Imani Christian, Burrell knew it needed to execute when it got into the red zone.
Knoch finds winning formula in conference victory over Deer Lakes
Sometimes when things are working, there isn’t a need to change anything.
Jeannette starts fast, wins 4th straight with victory over Riverview
Once the odds-on favorite most weeks, Jeannette is more dark horse these days as the football team continues to heal from a couple of thin years.
Shady Side outlasts Freeport in Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference opener
The Class 3A Allegheny 6 Conference was one of two in the WPIAL to have none of its teams play a conference game before Friday night.
Nigut helps Elizabeth Forward rally past Southmoreland
Southmoreland coach Tim Bukowski was steadfast when discussing the outcome of the Scotties’ game with Elizabeth Forward on Friday at Warriors Stadium.
Leechburg athletic director Angela Franke resigns
Angela Franke’s brief tenure as athletic director at Leechburg has come to a close.
5 things to watch in WPIAL Week 5: Finally, every team has reached conference play
WPIAL teams are now five weeks into the football season and 14 schools had yet to play a conference game.
Top 4 teams in WPISL standings pair off for Sunday doubleheaders
Mt. Lebanon brought previously undefeated Plum back to the pack in a doubleheader sweep of the Mustangs last Sunday in Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League action.
Sewickley Music Club kicks off new season
The Sewickley Music Club is kicking off its 103rd year and welcomes back members for an impressive 2023-24 season of musical performances.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 28, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 28, 2023: Shady Side Academy takes care of Deer Lakes in clash of top 2A teams
Drew McKim scored a hat trick as Shady Side Academy earned a season split with Deer Lakes with a 6-2 boys soccer victory in Section 2-2A on Thursday night.
Jeannette starts fast, wins 4th straight with victory over Riverview
Once the odds-on favorite most weeks, Jeannette is more dark horse these days as the football team continues to heal from a couple of thin years.
Fear the Antelopes: Under-the-radar Avonworth to meet West Mifflin in key conference clash
September 28, 2023
Would there be more buzz for a type of cat, bear or angry bird?
