Sports
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 9, 2023: Girls soccer playoff spots up for grabs
October 8, 2023
The fight for WPIAL girls soccer playoff spots enters its final week. What’s more exciting than two teams fighting for a postseason berth? Well if a couple of district sections are any indication, three teams in the mix to play on the playoff pitch in late October could be better.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 6
The Beth-Center offensive game plan for its Week 6 game against visiting Bentworth was to do what the Bulldogs do best: run the ball.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 9, 2023
The three-week stretch run of the high school football regular season kicks off this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
High school sports schedules for Oct. 9, 2023
High schools
Westmoreland high school notebook: WCCA cross country meets set for Wednesday
The next events on the Westmoreland County Coaches Association fall calendar are the cross country championships.
Trib HSSN girls, boys soccer rankings: Week ending Oct. 8, 2023
WPIAL soccer rankings
Gateway notebook: Boys soccer edges Franklin Regional; Cisse takes 3rd at section meet
The Gateway boys soccer team needed almost the full 80 minutes, but a late penalty-kick goal from junior midfielder James LoCoco was the difference as the Gators topped Section 4-3A power Franklin Regional on Oct. 3 at home.
While awaiting head coach, Gateway baseball team prepares for ’24 season
The process to hire a new varsity baseball coach at Gateway continues this month, but the program’s players, under the direction of several assistants from last spring, haven’t stopped gathering for workouts and fall games to stay sharp and on the same page with the 2024 season on their minds.
Trio of captains leads young Sewickley Academy girls soccer roster to promising season
The captain’s role on the Sewickley Academy girls soccer team has proven invaluable for the younger players this season.
Quaker Valley girls tennis team comes together to capture 1st section title since 2010
It had been more than a decade since Quaker Valley won a section title in girls tennis.
Basketball team that laid foundation for program’s success joins Quaker Valley hall of fame
John Gaetano took over as Quaker Valley’s boys basketball coach in 1987-88.
Penn-Trafford hockey could be in store for exciting season
If the Penn-Trafford hockey season turns out to be like the thrilling season opener, Warriors fan should be in for an exciting season.
Cam Thomas works to secure his place on long list of great Penn Hills defensive backs
Penn Hills defensive back Cam Thomas has two legacies he is trying to live up to. He wants to be another one of the next great defensive backs in school history. Thomas also wants to maintain the family tradition of excelling on defense as well.
Penn Hills grad enjoying time on Saint Vincent golf team
When Lucy Brayton is out on the golf course, there aren’t too many other things that bother the Saint Vincent freshman.
Pine-Richland hockey heads into season with soaring confidence after tournament win
Coach Jordan Yoklic enters his team in the St. Margaret’s tournament every year because it gives Pine-Richland an opportunity to play some good competition in the preseason.
Pine-Richland junior finishes WPIAL tournament strong to qualify for states
Walking to the 18th tee box, Will Hilton knew he was in position to qualify for the state tournament and some nerves started to set in.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 7, 2023
October 7, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Oct. 7, 2023: Zack Schrockman boosts Burgettstown past OLSH
Zack Schrockman’s second touchdown of the game, a 2-yard TD run with 5:21 to play, powered Burgettstown to a 19-13 victory over OLSH in a Class A Black Hills Conference game Saturday.
5 things we learned in high school football Week 6: Trinity finds diamond with signature win
There’s a popular meme that shows two miners digging for diamonds, but one gives up within inches of striking it rich.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Morgan Gesinski, Greensburg Salem’s Hunter Webb
Morgan Gesinski
