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Latrobe and Norwin players meet with officials before Saturday’s game in the second annual Moe Rosensteel Memorial Kickoff Classic at Norwin.

Reilly has big return as Latrobe beats Norwin at Moe Rosensteel memorial

September 2, 2023

Four goals. It wasn’t so much about how they happened, but that they happened.

North Allegheny and Canon-McMillan square off in a Class 6A football game Sept. 1, 2023, at North Allegheny.

Kushner carries North Allegheny to victory over Canon-McMillan

September 1, 2023

The last time North Allegheny and Canon-McMillan faced off was during one of the rainiest days of the year last November. Friday night, there wasn’t a cloud in a sky, but the Tigers still rained on the Big Macs’ parade.

Mt. Lebanon’s Noah Schaerli celebrates after catching the winning touchdown in overtime to defeat Bethel Pak, 19-16, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Bethel Park.

Mt. Lebanon tops rival Bethel Park in overtime, avenging last year’s OT loss

Mt. Lebanon thought they’d won and then were sure they’d lost, so the surprised smile junior Noah Schaerli showed afterward summed up Friday’s win perfectly.

Franklin Regional’s Jamal V carries the ball as Latrobe’s Sawyer Butina closes in Friday at Latrobe Memorial Stadium.

Franklin Regional’s goal-line stands turn back Latrobe

Two goal-line stands and two third-quarter touchdown runs by Kyle Dupill helped Franklin Regional defeat Latrobe, 28-21, in a heart-thumping nonconference battle Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin runs against Laurel Highlands on Friday.

Defending champ Belle Vernon leaves no doubt with shutout at Laurel Highlands

Defending WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A champion Belle Vernon earned a convincing road win to begin its title defenses Friday night.

Bishop Canevin and Greensburg Central Catholic football players take part in the coin toss before their game Sept. 1, 2023, in Carbon.

Bishop Canevin revs up in victory against Greensburg Central Catholic

Greensburg Central Catholic was hoping Bishop Canevin would be rusty because the highly touted Crusaders did not play a game or scrimmage last week.

Southmoreland’s Cameron Phillips is chased by Ligonier Valley’s Bryce Vida (34) and Aiden Mulheren (15) on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Ligonier.

Da’sjon Craggette carries Southmoreland to blowout victory

The spotlight on a pair of Westmoreland County running backs with 200-yard games last week during the opening night of high school football shifted Friday night to Southmoreland’s Da’sjon Craggette.

Highlands and Blackhawk players take the field on Sept. 1, 2023, at Blackhawk.

Randolph runs wild in Highlands’ victory over Blackhawk

Football can be a game of inches. This was certainly the case when Highlands traveled to Blackhawk for a nonconference matchup Friday night.

Valley’s Tristin Goodwin fights for extra yards against Apollo Ridge’s Logan Bianco on Friday.

Valley beats Apollo-Ridge to give new coach Adams his first victory

The Mark Adams era of Valley football is officially underway, and if the Vikings defense plays anything like it did Friday night against Apollo-Ridge, the folks of New Kensington will be proud.

The Deer Lakes defense smothers Burrell’s Devin Beattie on Friday.

Deer Lakes dominates rival Burrell in shutout

Last year’s matchup between Burrell and Deer Lakes went to overtime before the Bucs pulled out a six-point victory.

McKeesport’s Dominique Cochran lines up against Penn-Trafford on Sept. 1, 2023, at McKeesport.

Big plays, takeaways help McKeesport defeat Penn-Trafford

Before its matchup with Penn-Trafford, the Class 4A No. 3 McKeesport added a play to its offensive repertoire that coach Matt Miller did not know if they would use.

Freeport players huddle after their game against South Allegheny on Sept. 1, 2023, at Freeport.

Freeport jumps out of gate in rout of South Allegheny

Freeport coach John Gaillot wasn’t going to kick to South Allegheny standout Cameron Epps under any circumstances.

Hempfield’s Rogan Katchur runs against Connellsville on Friday.

Connellsville football team runs over Hempfield

For the first time since 1997, the Connellsville Falcons are 2-0 to start a football season.

Bethel Park head coach Phil Peckich watches his team work out during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Bethel Park.

Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon ignore talk of ‘down year’ after coaching change, graduations

New head coaches. Rosters hurt by graduation. Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon came into this football season with similar situations.

Sewickley Academy coach Win Palmer celebrates with the Panthers after winning the WPIAL Class 2A team golf championship on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

Longtime Sewickley Academy athletic director Win Palmer, who also coached 3 sports, dies at 65

One of the best ways many describe Win Palmer is that he was a gentleman’s gentleman.

The Aliquippa football team works out at the Quips’ new stadium on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Aliquippa.

5 things to watch in Week 1: A red-letter day in Aliquippa as the new Heinz Field opens

Not only is Aliquippa’s new football stadium named Heinz Field, but like its North Shore namesake, the Red Zone should be popular.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2023

August 31, 2023

High schools

High school roundup for Aug. 31, 2023: Nathan Katari’s hat trick powers North Allegheny past Pine-Richland

Nathan Katari recorded his first career hat trick, leading North Allegheny to a 3-1 victory over rival Pine-Richland in Section 1-4A boys soccer Thursday night.