Sports
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 10, 2023
August 10, 2023
High schools
Belle Vernon’s large senior class focused on going out with more championship hardware
Belle Vernon football coach Matt Humbert often has one eye on the players coming up through the junior high ranks. After all, they are the future of his hugely successful program.
Awards roll in for Belle Vernon grad Viva Kreis
Like a pair of new socks, two more honors rolled in for Belle Vernon alum Viva Kreis.
Plum carries experienced roster into 2nd season in Class 5A Big East Conference
August 9, 2023
Plum had one of the youngest teams in Class 5A last season with only a handful of seniors, but showed plenty of promise.
Penn-Trafford to rely on returning linemen in search for consistent play
Things didn’t go as planned for the Penn-Trafford football team in 2022.
With new coach at helm, Norwin hungry to return to playoffs
If there is a difference between a Norwin kid and a Hempfield kid, Mike Brown is out to find it.
With new big-play offense, Gateway looks to return to playoff win column
Most visitors return from Florida with theme park souvenirs, a suntan and maybe some oranges, but Gateway coach Don Holl brought home a new offense.
Franklin Regional out to defend Big East Conference title
Franklin Regional surprised many by winning the WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference title in 2022.
Freeport softball standout Sydney Selker headed to Akron after recruiting plans change
St. Francis’ loss is Akron’s gain.
2023 WPIAL golf preview: Graduation losses leave boys, girls titles up for grabs
The WPIAL boys and girls golf season opens Thursday. Here is a breakdown of the top teams and players to follow this fall.
Latrobe’s Maddy Petruzzi commits to Valparaiso
Another Latrobe athlete is set to continue her career at college soccer’s highest level.
With key players back, South Fayette poised for big year
Over the last two seasons, the South Fayette football program has dealt with a lot of roster turnover.
Baldwin’s new coach Dana Brown seeks out multi-sport athletes
Dana Brown knows the task he and his staff face.
Experienced Peters Township ready to challenge for Allegheny Six title
August 8, 2023
There’s one giant benefit when a high school football team has a small senior class — experience for the underclassmen.
After rebuilding year, Moon ready to take step forward
Heading into last season, the Moon football program was looking to replace a majority of starters who reached the 2021 WPIAL Class 5A championship game.
Heinz Field makes comeback at ‘The Pit’ as Kraft Heinz donates $1.3M to Aliquippa School District
Members of the Aliquippa football team played more games at Heinz Field than just about anyone not wearing a Pitt or Steelers uniform over past decade-plus.
Pine-Richland student news for the week of Aug. 8, 2023
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School fifth-grader Alekhya Doddapaneni won the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts’ statewide One Water Poster contest. She now advances to the National Association of Conservation Districts competition. Each year, winning posters reflect the association’s annual stewardship theme and highlight the work of conservation districts and their state conservation associations, auxiliaries and agencies to protect and enhance natural resources. The contest starts at the county level; winners advance to the state level, and then to the national level, where they receive recognition at the national annual meeting.
New head coach vows to maintain standard at Bethel Park
Continuity.
Upper St. Clair has a new cast but same expectations
The Upper St. Clair football program is no stranger to the WPIAL playoffs, holding a 23-year streak of qualifying for the postseason.
Hempfield hopes to regain buzz under 1st-year head coach
For the first time in years, there was a buzz surrounding the Hempfield football program in 2022.
