Sports
Latrobe soccer standout Reilly picks West Virginia
September 9, 2023
Latrobe junior soccer standout Robin Reilly said last weekend she was close to making a college commitment.
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Franklin Regional’s Gianna Johnson, Mt. Pleasant’s Luke Rivardo
Gianna Johnson
Injured Laurel Highlands football player Antwan Black, flown by medical helicopter, ‘in good spirits’
As injured teammate Antwan Black Jr. was on his way to the hospital, first by ambulance and then by helicopter, Laurel Highlands players had a tough decision to make.
Franklin Regional volleyball boasts young roster with great chemistry
With only three returning starters, the Franklin Regional girls volleyball team will have to build experience match by match.
Promising young runners could help keep Hampton girls cross country on top
Hampton girls cross country star Kevyn Fish figured her team might be swimming upstream this season.
Defending WPIAL champion Hampton runners focusing on Hershey
The two-time defending WPIAL Class 2A champion Hampton boys cross country team is aiming to take another step forward.
Flexible lineup helps Fox Chapel girls tennis team succeed
Sophia Carvelli wasn’t disappointed to have to make an adjustment during her senior season. With some nagging shoulder pain slowing her down, Carvelli switched from playing No. 3 singles to doubles to ease some of the workload.
Fox Chapel working hard, making adjustments to move past early season struggles
Building confidence was never going to be easy for first-year Fox Chapel football coach Dave Leasure. When the Foxes scrimmaged Hempfield, the program got a jolt. Fox Chapel scored three touchdowns and didn’t give up any.
Norwin cross country builds strong team concept during busy summer
With more than 40 running sessions over the summer that often spanned five days a week, Norwin cross country runners developed a flow.
Norwin notebook: Volleyball team honored to again take part in outdoor game
Mary Ellen Ferragonio knew her team was taking part in an event that was as unique as it was celebratory.
North Allegheny reloads lineup in quest for 7th straight PIAA volleyball title
First-time starters on the North Allegheny girls volleyball team surely have more seasoning than most since they’ve practiced for years against a state championship lineup.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers girls soccer stays unbeaten
Emma Schupansky and Ally Ruiz found the back of the net to guide North Allegheny’s girls soccer team to a 2-0 win over Butler in a Section 1-4A game Aug. 6.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 8, 2023
High schools
Quarterback Julian Dugger shows his versatility as No. 1 Penn Hills holds off No. 2 Pine-Richland
It’s no exaggeration when Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger says he did everything he could to win this one.
High school football roundup for Sept. 8, 2023: Payton Wehner contributes 7 TDs in Central Catholic win
Payton Wehner threw for 298 yards and five touchdowns and added two TDs on the ground to lead Class 6A No. 2 Central Catholic to a 62-46 win against Class 5A No. 4 Bethel Park (1-2) in a nonconference football game Friday night.
Monessen football team rights ship, beats Frazier
Last fall, Monessen started the season 0-2 but got a boost in Week 3 with a lopsided victory over Frazier.
Trib HSSN’s 2023 Week 2 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 2 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Montour stages big rally in second half to defeat South Fayette
Montour rallied from a 17-point deficit to defeat South Fayette, 42-35, thanks to scoring the game’s final 24 points at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School.
Belle Vernon withstands McKeesport in overtime
Friday night’s game against McKeesport seemed eerily similar to last season’s game for Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert.
Canon-McMillan logs valuable early win against Seneca Valley
September 8, 2023
Going into Friday’s home opener — a rematch of the game that decided the final playoff team in Class 6A last season — Canon-McMillan coach Mike Evans said he felt good.
