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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 27, 2023: Girls soccer section contenders to square off in Class A
September 26, 2023
The logjam atop WPIAL Section 1-A girls soccer might be clearer after Wednesday’s action on the pitch … or not.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Sept. 26, 2023
Following so many big showdowns across the state last weekend, things are set to settle down a bit as we hit the midway point of the regular season.
High school roundup for Sept. 26, 2023: Avonworth gets past Quaker Valley in clash of Class 2A contenders
James Quinn and Nathan Kline scored to lead Avonworth to a 2-1 victory over Quaker Valley in Section 4-2A boys soccer Tuesday night. Rowan Carmichaels had an assist for the Antelopes (8-2-1, 7-1), who handed the Quakers (8-3, 7-1) their first section loss of the year. Nick Allan scored for Quaker Valley.
Belle Vernon boys break in new formation, roll past section rival Yough
Belle Vernon must have noticed when this week’s boys soccer rankings came out — WPIAL and state — and it did not make the cut.
North Catholic junior Brady O’Hara commits to Penn State: ‘White Out sold it for me’
North Catholic junior Brady O’Hara has visited Penn State’s campus enough times that he’s almost lost count.
Mt. Pleasant girls use creative, up-tempo style to leave opponents in the dust
In order to play soccer the way the Mt. Pleasant girls play, you have to be ready to run.
Westmoreland County girls soccer notebook: Coaching couple extends helping hand to Jayhawks
The Jeannette girls soccer team was missing a coach and on the verge of circling the drain when the district turned to its former leader to get things back on track.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 25, 2023
September 25, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 26, 2023: Seneca Valley, North Allegheny square off again on court
Last week, Seneca Valley met North Allegheny for first place in their section in both boys and girls soccer.
St. Joseph volleyball keeps improving, sets sights on WPIAL playoff spot
In 2020, the St. Joseph girls volleyball team went 0-12 in section play. It was 0-14 the year before and in 2018.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski doesn’t hold back, leads Class 3A golf championship
Penn-Trafford senior Nick Turowski wasn’t just trying to qualify for the final round of the WPIAL Class 3A Golf Championship on Monday. He played the first round like it was the final round.
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 4
Central Catholic junior running back Elijah Faulkner entered the Class 6A No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown at North Allegheny as the Vikings leading rusher.
Seneca Valley star pitcher Lexie Hames commits to Clemson
No surprises here: Seneca Valley ace softball pitcher Lexie Hames is headed to a top-tier NCAA program.
Aliquippa junior Tiqwai Hayes commits to Penn State
When Penn State assistant coach Terry Smith visited an Aliquippa football practice three years ago, he approached Quips coach Mike Warfield with a question.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Ashlan Price
In Westmoreland County, there is no cross country program like Greensburg Salem’s.
Hempfield girls slow-pitch softball experiencing fast growth
Fast-pitch softball is popular for many girls throughout their middle and high school careers.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Burrell’s Grace Nesko
For a cross country runner such as Burrell’s Grace Nesko, a hip injury might be the toughest to endure.
Serra Catholic ascends to No. 1 in coaches association WPIAL Class A girls rankings
There is a change at the top in Class A as the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its Week 4 WPIAL girls rankings Monday morning.
High school roundup for Sept. 25, 2023: North Catholic deals 1st loss to Avonworth
Simone Sharpless scored the winning goal, sending North Catholic to a 1-0 win over Avonworth in a Section 1-2A girls soccer showdown Monday night. Rylee Roccon assisted on the goal and Rylee Kumer recorded the shutout for North Catholic (7-2, 6-1). It was the first loss of the season for Avonworth (8-1-2, 6-1).
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Sept. 25, 2023: Peters Township hosting Canon-McMillan in girls soccer showdown
September 24, 2023
Now that we are into the second half of section play in WPIAL girls soccer, there are a definitive top two teams being chased by others in many of the district sections.
