Sports
Early competition helps Knoch boys soccer prepare for playoff push
October 4, 2021
The Knoch boys soccer team entered this season as a rather inexperienced group, but what they lack in seasoning they have made up for with effort.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Valley’s Rachel Schrock
Rachel Schrock
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 4, 2021: Peters Township heads to Moon for girls soccer clash
October 3, 2021
The first full week of WPIAL October soccer begins with a busy night on the pitch for the girls.
PIHL season preview: Plenty of contenders chasing championships in 2021-22
The PIHL season begins Monday, and there are some changes to the league but a lot will remain the same.
High school sports schedules for Oct. 4, 2021
High schools
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week for Week 5
No matter how much opposing teams try to slow him down, the man of Steel throws on his maroon and gold cape, takes the football and runs through, around and away from the freshly shredded defenses.
Trib HSSN broadcast listings for week of Oct. 4, 2021
There is nothing quite like another busy week of fall high school sports with a dash of winter scholastic sports sprinkled in during the first full week of October on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings: Week of Oct. 4, 2021
Girls
Westmoreland high school notebook: Flamingos ‘flock’ to area for Belle Vernon fundraiser
Plastic pink flamingos have been showing up in yards around Belle Vernon, but for good reason.
High-scoring DiFalco diversifies his game for Franklin Regional boys soccer team
It was like time stopped for a few seconds, and Anthony DiFalco was controlling the dials.
Penn-Trafford football found its footing after 1981 conference championship
Penn-Trafford High School is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Here’s a look at the Warriors’ first conference championship football team as part of a series on the school’s athletics’ success:
Penn Hills senior grows into game on tennis court
Francie Buckner doesn’t always know what she’s doing on the tennis court.
Penn Hills notebook: Boys soccer team surges after slow start
The Penn Hills boys soccer team appears reinvigorated.
Pine-Richland hockey team ready to join crowded chase for Penguins Cup
Last year, PIHL Class 3A featured a lot of parity with the top five teams separated by four points at the end of the regular season and No. 7 seed Mt. Lebanon making a run in the playoffs to the championship game.
Pine-Richland pair showing chemistry, having breakout seasons
Dating to their youth football days, Cole Boyd and Alex Gochis said they’ve always had chemistry as a quarterback and receiver combo.
Plum volleyball caps 1st half of section play with key win over Franklin Regional
The Plum girls volleyball team ended the first half of Section 1-3A play in a three-way tie for the section lead with Franklin Regional and Indiana.
Shutout victory helps Plum football get back on track
For the first time this season, Matt Morgan was able to deliver a victory speech.
Gateway notebook: Gators girls soccer in hunt for section title
The Gateway girls soccer team earned an important point in the chase for the top spot in Section 1-3A with a 1-1 tie against Hampton on Sept. 28.
Gateway hockey team continues to build toward success
Shawn Jesih has high hopes this season for the Gateway junior varsity ice hockey team, the organization’s highest-level squad in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League.
Sewickley Academy, Quaker Valley golfers shine at section qualifier
Section 9 was well represented at the WPIAL Class AA boys individual golf final Sept. 30 at Allegheny County Club.
