Sports

Belle Vernon wide receiver Evan Pohlot makes a catch in practice Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021.

Belle Vernon receivers don hard hats for matchup with Thomas Jefferson

November 17, 2021

Belle Vernon players wear practice jerseys with three words emblazoned on the back of them.

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock runs for a touchdown against McKeesport on Oct. 29.

The Birdie makes Heinz Field plans while picking Westmoreland County playoff games

Last week: 3-0 (100%)

Student athletes from across the WPIAL look at the sports history exhibits in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh during the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit.

Student-athletes learn to ‘respect the game’ at WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit

More than 400 student-athletes from schools throughout Western Pennsylvania gathered Wednesday morning to discuss their roles in creating a stronger leadership environment through sportsmanship both on and off the field.

Kiski’s Ethan George celebrates after scoring against Fox Chapel on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Harmar.

Kiski Area hockey team proving itself in early part of season

The Kiski Area hockey team lost several key players, including Michael Rayburg and Jonathan Ayres, from a team that made back-to-back PIHL Class A semifinals appearances.

Medals are shown at the WPIAL Swimming Championship at Upper St. Clair High School on March 6, 2021.

WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit to be live streamed Wednesday on TribLive HSSN

Athletes from dozens of Western Pennsylvania high schools will gather Wednesday morning at the Heinz History Center for the annual WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit, which will be streamed live on TribLive HSSN.

Lincoln Park’s L.A. Pratt scores past Hickory’s Tyler Mele (10) and Jackson Pryts during a PIAA Class 4A state semifinal March 22.

Lincoln Park basketball standout LA Pratt commits to Duquesne

Lincoln Park basketball standout LA Pratt will play his college ball close to home.

North Allegheny tops Shaler, earns 5th consecutive trip to state volleyball finals

North Allegheny will try for No. 5.

Hampton goalkeeper Thomas Bradfield celebrates after defeating West Allegheny in a shootout in a PIAA Class 3A semifinal on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at North Allegheny.

Clutch goalkeeping sends Hampton past West Allegheny, into state finals

When Zach Panza’s attempt hit the crossbar and put Hampton on the brink of elimination in round four of penalty kicks, Talbots goalkeeper Thomas Bradfield admitted he thought his high school career was over.

Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Derry’s Jane Huss

Jane Huss

A-K Valley girls athlete of the week: Plum’s Ava Weleski

Ava Weleski

Central Vallley’s Landon Alexander celebrates his second touchdown during the second quarter against Aliquippa on Sept. 10.

Trib HSSN state football rankings for Nov. 16, 2021

November 16, 2021

As the Road to Hershey officially opens up this weekend, there were plenty of changes in the Trib HSSN weekly state rankings as the district playoffs wind down.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 16, 2021

High schools

Nathan Prex celebrates Seneca Valley’s WPIAL championship. He scored against Peters Township in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Tuesday night.

High school roundup for Nov. 16, 2021: Seneca Valley keeps repeat bid alive

Max Marcotte scored the winning goal with less than seven minutes left in regulation as defending state champion Seneca Valley earned a return trip to Hershey with a 2-1 win over Peters Township in the PIAA Class 4A semifinals Tuesday night.