Sports

Franklin Regional’s Joey Bayne (23) celebrates his goal with Anthony DiFalco and Colton Hudson during their WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal against Kiski Area on Oct. 27.

Westmoreland County WPIAL soccer playoff capsule for Nov. 3, 2021

November 2, 2021

Boys

Central Catholic’s Donovan Hinish pressures North Allegheny quarterback Tanner Potts during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

WPIAL football likely down to 7 teams in 6A as PIAA releases 2022-23 parameters

The WPIAL’s largest football classification — 6A — is likely getting smaller again.

Westmoreland County boys athlete of the week: Greensburg C.C.’s Carlo Denis

Carlo Denis

Latrobe’s Lauren Sapp works out with her teammates during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Latrobe field hockey encouraged by strong playoff showing

A pair of inmates, a princess, a frat boy and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich were key components in the final Latrobe field hockey practice of 2021.

A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Deer Lakes’ Carson McCoy

Carson McCoy

Young Burrell boys soccer team made strides during ’21 season

The story of the 2021 Burrell boys soccer team could be summed up in one game: the Bucs’ 5-1 loss to No. 2-seeded Quaker Valley in the first round of the WPIAL Class 2A playoffs.

The Fox Chapel field hockey team finished as the WPIAL Class 2A runner-up.

Fox Chapel field hockey team relishes another trip to WPIAL finals

Fox Chapel secured the No. 2 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A field hockey playoffs for the second year in a row.

Quaker Valley’s Rowan Kriebel moves the ball against Ambridge last season.

High school roundup for Nov. 1, 2021: Rowan Kriebel saves Quaker Valley from Ambridge upset

November 1, 2021

Rowan Kriebel saved No. 2 Quaker Valley from an upset, scoring his second goal of the game in overtime to lead the Quakers to a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Ambridge in the WPIAL Class 2A boys soccer semifinals Monday.

Seneca Valley solves Fox Chapel defense to advance to Class 4A girls final

It was an unusual way for Fox Chapel’s girls soccer run to end.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 1, 2021

High schools

Late penalty kick pushes West Allegheny past Plum in 3A boys semifinals

Top-seeded West Allegheny needed a penalty kick from Johnny Dragisich with 6:35 to go to survive an upset bid by No. 4 Plum in the WPIAL Class 3A boys soccer semifinals Monday at North Allegheny.

Greensburg Central Catholic girls best Freedom in semifinals

Back in September, the Greensburg Central Catholic and Freedom girls soccer teams went on a scoring frenzy, combining for 14 goals in a two-goal GCC win.

Hampton’s Zach Panza celebratse after scoring against Franklin Regional during their WPIAL Class 3A semifinal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at Gateway High School.

Hampton dispatches Franklin Regional boys soccer team in semis

Franklin Regional has enjoyed deep playoff runs in recent seasons, winning two WPIAL titles in three years.

Freeport’s Alaina Whitlinger plays against Highlands on Sept. 9.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 2, 2021: Top seeds meet in volleyball final four

Sixteen teams are one win away from playing for district gold this Saturday at Robert Morris University.

Steel Valley’s Kelsey Salopek works against Springdale’s Lilly Iadiccco during their WPIAL Class A semifinal on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, at Gateway High School.

Kelsey Salopek’s 50th goal sends Steel Valley past Springdale into 1st WPIAL finals

The Steel Valley girls soccer team is headed to Highmark Stadium.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks Saturday in Seattle.

NHL defends disciplinary decisions in Blackhawks scandal

Commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday defended the NHL’s decisions and discipline meted out following an investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks’ handling of sexual assault allegations in 2010.

Armstrong quarterback Cadin Olsen threw for 212 yards and ran for 108 against Indiana last Friday.

Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Nov. 1, 2021

Cadin Olsen has accomplished a lot in his brief scholastic career as the starting quarterback at Armstrong. He has been one of the top passers in the district as a sophomore last year and now in his junior season.