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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 27, 2023

September 28, 2023

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Deer Lakes’ Ethan Alberta battles Shady Side Academy’s Jackson Suski for possession during their first meeting on Sept. 5.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 28, 2023: Deer Lakes, Shady Side Academy renew rivalry

Last fall, the Deer Lakes and Shady Side Academy boys soccer teams split their two regular season matches and ended up as co-champions in Section 2-2A.

Central Catholic’s Cole Sullivan celebrates his first touchdown with Vernon Settles and Elijah Faulkner during their game against North Allegheny last Friday.

Trib 10: New team takes top spot in weekly power rankings

September 27, 2023

With so many big games around the WPIAL, there was some shuffling of the deck in the latest Trib 10 power rankings, including a new team at No. 1.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
South Fayette goalkeeper Caitlyn Thompson celebrates with Reagan McLaughlin after defeating Montour, 3-0, on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at South Fayette.

High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2023: South Fayette girls soccer scores another statement win

Alexandra Delaney, Abbey Spalla and Emily Sinton scored to lead South Fayette to a 3-0 victory over previously unbeaten Montour in a battle of Section 4-3A contenders Wednesday night.

Franklin Regional coach Scott Arnold (standing, center) talks to his team after Wednesday night’s 1-0 win at Penn-Trafford.

Franklin Regional girls smother Penn-Trafford

Franklin Regional had eight players arrive late for Wednesday night’s warmups because of a National Honor Society event.

Kiski Area’s Sophia Hranica battles for possession during a game against Obama Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, at Cupples Stadium onn the South Side.

Kiski Area girls soccer showing ‘bit of consistency’

Kiski Area’s girls soccer team came into this season knowing it would go through some growing pains.

Burrell’s Cooper Hornack is a member of the 2023 football team.

A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 5

Player of the week

Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd makes one-handed diving interception on a ball intended for Clairton’s Taris Wooding in the second quarter Friday at Leechburg High School.

A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 5

Class 5A Big East Conference

The Riverview Raiders take the field against Carlynton on Sept. 2 in Oakmont.

The Birdie gets in the zone, makes Week 5 picks in A-K Valley football

As 7 p.m. approached last Friday night, The Birdie was tapping away feverishly at his laptop like a hungry chicken pecking at some feed.

Leechburg’s Matt Williams get a hold of Clairton’s Drahcir Jones’ jersey in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Leechburg High School.

2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 5

Thursday

Hempfield cheerleaders count the points after scoring a touchdown against Greensburg Salem on Aug. 25 at Spartan Stadium.

The Birdie hands out 5-star reviews, makes Westmoreland County Week 5 picks

Last week: 11-3 (78.6%)

Jeannette’s Jeremiah Williamson runs against Frazier last Friday.

Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2023 Week 5

Class 5A Big East Conference

Mt. Pleasant’s Jackson Hutter is a member of the 2023 football team.

Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2023 Week 5

Player of the Week

Norwin coach Mike Brown, then the quarterback at Penn-Trafford, runs against Upper St. Clair during a 2008 game.

Coach rejoins spirited rivalry between Norwin, Penn-Trafford

Mike Brown is very familiar with the rivalry between Penn-Trafford and Norwin.

Deer Lakes’ Zach Grant (3) celebrates with Wayne Love after Love’s touchdown catch against Burrell on Sept. 1.

Conference title in focus when Knoch, Deer Lakes renew rivalry

Deer Lakes and Knoch waged a frantic, down-to-the wire battle last season at Lancers Stadium to open Allegheny 6 Conference play.

Riverview boys soccer coach Mickey Namey celebrates his 100th career win with members of the Raiders on Sept. 26, 2023, at Riverside Park.

A-K Valley boys soccer notebook: Riverview coach reaches milestone

Riverview boys soccer coach Mickey Namey earned the 100th victory of his career Tuesday when the Raiders beat St. Joseph, 2-1, at Riverside Park.

Greensburg Central Catholic forced to postpone 3rd straight girls soccer game

With only eight or nine girls available to play because of illness and injuries, Greensburg Central Catholic had to postpone its third straight girls soccer game.

Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke leads a huddle during the 2022-23 season.

Suspended Shady Side Academy coach Jonna Burke files lawsuit against PIAA

Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke, who’s facing a one-year suspension for an alleged recruiting violation, has sued the PIAA seeking an injunction that would let her coach.