Sports
Freeport golf team adjusting to facing Class 3A competition
September 15, 2021
It doesn’t take much to think back to the days when the Freeport golf team was a member of Class 2A. It was only two years ago.
A-K Valley Girls High School Athlete of the Week, Sept. 15, 2021: Grace Gent, Springdale
Grace Gent
Kiski Area cross country teams set goal of improving as season progresses
Kiski Area coach Tom Berzonsky advocates a fundamental approach to the 2021 cross country season for his runners.
Fans barred from Penn Hills-Woodland Hills football game after hayride shooting
Fans won’t be allowed and security will be increased at the Woodland Hills-Penn Hills high school football game Friday amid concerns about “unresolved feelings and emotions” after one 15-year-old was killed and another was critically wounded at a North Versailles haunted hayride on Saturday.
Leechburg-Clairton football game to be moved, fans barred amid fallout from hayride shooting
Leechburg’s varsity football team will host Clairton on Friday instead of traveling to the Mon Valley school as originally scheduled, and no fans will be allowed in the stadium, the districts said.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 14, 2021
September 14, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 14, 2021: North Allegheny blanks Seneca Valley
Abby Stager and Sophia Palermo scored to lead North Allegheny to a 2-0 win over Seneca Valley (3-1-1, 0-1) in a matchup of tops girls soccer teams in Section 1-4A on Tuesday night. Stager scored from long range in the first half and Palmero cleaned up the rebound of a free kick in the second half for the Tigers (2-0, 1-0).
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 14, 2021: Field hockey blue bloods square off
One of the more amazing streaks in the WPIAL is the on-going rivalry between Shady Side Academy and the Ellis School in field hockey.
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Sept. 14, 2021
It was a rough week for the top 30 teams in last week’s HSSN state football rankings.
Springdale girls soccer makes statement with strong start
The Springdale girls soccer team opened some eyes Sept. 4 when it toppled perennial Class 2A playoff contender Deer Lakes by a 7-3 score at Lancers Stadium.
Bell wants deep run, another team title for Latrobe tennis
Jenna Bell looks back at 2020 and is pleased with how the season unfolded for the Latrobe girls tennis team.
Storkel a positive example for young Greensburg Salem tennis
No matter what instrument you put in her hands, Paige Storkel can swing it.
Westmoreland County boys athlete of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski
Nick Turowski
Kiski Area girls volleyball willing to work overtime for section title
On the eve of the first match, Kiski Area girls volleyball coach Jodie McCartney told her team that every time it takes the court in section play there is potential for a five-set match.
Small numbers don’t dampen enthusiasm, energy for Highlands soccer teams
The Highlands boys soccer team opened camp with 15 players, but that number became smaller heading into the season-opening tournament at home.
A-K Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Fox Chapel’s Jack Lorence
Jack Lorence
PIAA requires covid-19 vaccination for all officials working state playoffs
The PIAA will require its game officials in all sports to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 to work any state postseason contests this fall.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 13, 2021
September 13, 2021
High school
High school roundup for Sept. 13, 2021: Bishop Canevin volleyball wins WPIAL title rematch
Olivia Thomas had 10 kills to lead Bishop Canevin to a 3-0 nonsection victory over Greensburg Central Catholic on Monday night in a rematch of last year’s WPIAL Class A girls volleyball championship game.
Norwin, Kiski Area girls volleyball teams gather outdoors for unique matchup
Picture-perfect weather conditions greeted a large crowd, as well as both the Kiski Area and Norwin girls volleyball teams, for a special outdoor match at Kennedy Park in Vandergrift on Monday evening.
