Sports
Freeport jumps out of gate in rout of South Allegheny
September 1, 2023
Freeport coach John Gaillot wasn’t going to kick to South Allegheny standout Cameron Epps under any circumstances.
Connellsville football team runs over Hempfield
For the first time since 1997, the Connellsville Falcons are 2-0 to start a football season.
Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon ignore talk of ‘down year’ after coaching change, graduations
New head coaches. Rosters hurt by graduation. Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon came into this football season with similar situations.
Longtime Sewickley Academy athletic director Win Palmer, who also coached 3 sports, dies at 65
One of the best ways many describe Win Palmer is that he was a gentleman’s gentleman.
5 things to watch in Week 1: A red-letter day in Aliquippa as the new Heinz Field opens
Not only is Aliquippa’s new football stadium named Heinz Field, but like its North Shore namesake, the Red Zone should be popular.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Aug. 31, 2023: Nathan Katari’s hat trick powers North Allegheny past Pine-Richland
Nathan Katari recorded his first career hat trick, leading North Allegheny to a 3-1 victory over rival Pine-Richland in Section 1-4A boys soccer Thursday night.
Plum shuts out rival Franklin Regional in early season section showdown
Plum is finding different ways to score goals this soccer season.
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 1 2023
Most of the district teams knocked off the rust, buckled the chin straps tight and began the 2023 high school football season last week in Week Zero.
Penn-Trafford golfer Nick Turowski claims 2nd WCCA title
Golfers will say there are just some courses that fit their game the best.
Through the years: Apollo-Ridge’s Brian Newton made strong 1st impression
Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that have shaped local scholastic history.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Top runners clash when Ligonier Valley, Southmoreland meet
John Jablunovsky and Da’sjon Craggette ran wild in their season openers, each rushing for more than 200 yards as their teams won.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 30, 2023
August 30, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2023: Boys soccer teams to battle for early section lead
We close out August with plenty of boys soccer section matches.
High school roundup for Aug. 30, 2023: Abigail Stager nets hat trick in North Allegheny win
Abigail Stager scored a hat trick to lead North Allegheny to a 4-0 victory over Pine-Richland (0-3, 0-2) in Section 1-4A girls soccer Wednesday night.
Franklin Regional beats Penn-Trafford in OT in defensive struggle
When two defensive-minded girls soccer teams get together, you don’t expect to see much offense. Maybe none at all. At least not in the run of play.
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2023 Week 1
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2023 Week 1
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The Birdie isn’t goofing around anymore as he makes his Week 1 A-K Valley picks
Last week: 8-3 (72.7%)
2023 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
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