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Hempfield, with quarterback Jake Phillips and running back Ethan Zontek, will try to move to 3-1 when it faces Seneca Valley.

Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 3

September 15, 2021

Class 6A

Latrobe’s Brayden Reott has stepped in at quarterback in the absence of injured starter Bobby Fetter.

Mt. Pleasant, Latrobe looking to correct flaws, get back in win column

For some high school football teams, conference play begins this week.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Jardin Canady

Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2021 Week 3

Jaydin Canady

Freeport/Apollo-Ridge football game canceled because of covid, quarantines

The Freeport and Apollo-Ridge football teams will not play their Week 3 nonconference varsity game Friday at Owens Field in Apollo or Saturday’s junior varsity game at Freeport.

Southmoreland’s Austin Goehring is a member of the 2021 golf team.

Golf game accelerating quickly for Southmoreland’s Goehring

Tinkering is a big part of Austin Goehring’s life, whether it be on the golf course or in the garage.

Westmoreland County girls athlete of the week: Franklin Regional’s Caroline Tragesser

Caroline Tragesser

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Rebecca Hess scores past Bishop Canevin’s Kyla Hartoyo during their match Sept. 13.

Greensburg CC girls volleyball has sights set on WPIAL title after falling short last season

It’s not likely to be a situation where a new coach inherits a talented team, then appears to be a genius if the team goes on to new heights.

Freeport’s Ashton Cernicky putts on No. 14 at Buffalo Golf Course in a match against Highlands on Sept. 2 as Paul Zecca (middle) looks on. Freeport is playing up in Class 3A this season.

Freeport golf team adjusting to facing Class 3A competition

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 High School student, Lizeth Sesmas, poses for a portrait prior cross country practice on Sept. 4, 2020.

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.

The entrance to the Haunted Hills Hayride on Mosside Boulevard in North Versailles

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

North Allegheny’s Abby Stager (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the Tigers’ first goal against Seneca Valley on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in McCandless. NA won, 2-0.

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).

Shady Side Academy celebrates a 2-1 victory over Ellis School in the 2020 WPIAL Class A field hockey championship game.

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.

Thomas Jefferson’s Conner Murga eludes Gateway’s Aidan Smith during the second quarter Sept. 3.

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.

Isabella Walsh is among the senior leaders for the Springdale girls soccer team.

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.