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This week on Trib HSSN for week of Sept. 25, 2023
September 24, 2023
The high school football regular season hits the midway point as we say so long to September football with Week 5 action this weekend on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2023 Week 4
There was a lot of excitement this week in the WPIAL with so many big high school football games.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Norwin’s Guzzie hits hole-in-one at WPIALs
Norwin sophomore Lia Guzzie did not qualify for the WPIAL girls golf finals, but she made a lasting memory at the Section 3-3A Tournament.
High school sports schedules for Sept. 25, 2023
High schools
Trib HSSN girls, boys soccer rankings: Week ending Sept. 24, 2023
WPIAL soccer rankings
Shaler football builds chemistry during red-hot start to season
Ryan Barnhart wasn’t sure if he wanted to play guard. The Shaler senior had spent most of his career as a middle linebacker. But coming into the season, he knew the Titans also needed help up front.
New coach hopes to bring stability to Chartiers Valley girls soccer program
Stability is key for a successful program. This is exactly what first-year coach Dave Zinski is looking to bring to the Chartiers Valley girls soccer program.
Despite challenges, Chartiers Valley boys soccer stays in contention
There have been many different obstacles the Chartiers Valley boys soccer program has faced this season, but the Colts have stayed positive as they’ve been challenged by potential roadblocks.
With senior-loaded lineup, Thomas Jefferson in position to claim another section title
Thomas Jefferson has won 25 section titles in girls volleyball in school history.
Advance scout Jim Smoyer, an ‘invaluable’ part of Thomas Jefferson’s football program
Thomas Jefferson football aficionado Jim Smoyer is like most high school fans.
Thomas Jefferson boys soccer overcomes injuries to get off to strong start
Thomas Jefferson, expected to be a contender for a section title in boys soccer, found itself reeling from injuries in the first month of the season.
Despite graduation losses, Sewickley Academy boys soccer off to fast start
The 2023 season would be considered a time to rebuild for most soccer programs after losing nine seniors to graduation.
Furman South honored to be 1st Quaker Valley hockey player inducted into school’s hall of fame
Furman South’s brilliant hockey career has been filled with a series of firsts.
Penn-Trafford’s Turowski brothers help amateur team win Palmer Cup
When the Turowski brothers play, they usually are battling against each other.
Penn-Trafford volleyball looking good after challenging early season schedule
Penn-Trafford dropped two nonconference girls volleyball matches early this season to Pine-Richland and North Catholic.
Penn Hills notebook: Raion Strader comes up big in Miami (Ohio) win
Penn Hills graduate Raion Strader helped Miami (Ohio) end a long-time losing streak to Cincinnati.
Penn Hills lineman taking wrestler’s mentality to Richmond
Kelsey Hundley’s mentality lends itself well to wrestling. The Penn Hills senior offensive lineman is determined to never fold. When attempting to survive a heavyweight wrestling match, conceding ground isn’t a wise maneuver.
After slow start to season, Gateway offense gets on track in Big East opener
The Gateway football team was in an unfamiliar 0-3 hole after losses to Mt. Lebanon, Woodland Hills and North Hills.
Shaler golf team in midst of historic season
Everyone on the Shaler boys golf team found a different path to the varsity roster. Titans junior Jacob Crissman’s interest in golf came out of idle boredom.
5 things we learned in high school football Week 4: Brownsville wins for 1st time in 4 seasons
September 23, 2023
The drive home from Cupples Stadium is about an hour, but good news travels faster than Brownsville’s team bus.
