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Laura Carter, the top runner on the Fox Chapel girls cross country team, leads the pack en route to winning the 1600 meter run at the Baldwin Invitational in March.

Fox Chapel cross country teams in position to add to championship tradition

September 25, 2021

Fox Chapel is off to another good start in cross country as the Foxes plan to continue their outstanding success from years gone by.

Chartiers Valley’s Abraham Ibrahim pulls in a first-quarter touchdown agsinst Blackhawk last season.

Emergence of senior receiver adds another weapon to Chartiers Valley’s offense

Coming into this season, all eyes were on Chartiers Valley junior wide receiver Lamont Payne, and for good reason.

Bethel Park graduates inducted Sept. 17, 2021, into the Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame included, from left, Alan Smith (1969), Doug Michalke (1971), Danielle Gratton (2005) and Adam Lazenga (2010). Missing from the photo are Van Richardson (1982) and Wes Richardson (1989).

Bethel Park honors Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

Five decades covering a span of 41 years were represented at this year’s Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Bethel Park golfers, from left, senior Riley Miller and junior Olivia Willig are members of the 2021 team.

Trio of returning letter winners among Bethel Park golfers gaining experience

Adam Triscila, coach of the Bethel Park girls golf program, offered an open invitation.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 24, 2021

High schools

Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner scores next to JD Younger during their game against North Allegheny on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in McCandless.

2021 WPIAL statistical leaders for rushing, passing, receiving in Week 4

Top performers for Week 4 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

North Catholic quarterback Joey Prentice throws a pass during practice on Aug. 9, 2021, in Cranberry.

Week 4 high school football roundup for Sept. 24, 2021: North Catholic takes down East Allegheny

Joey Prentice rushed for 114 yards and scored on a pair of 1-yard runs to lead No. 2 North Catholic to a 31-14 victory against East Allegheny (2-3, 1-1) in the Class 3A Allegheny Conference on Friday night.

Plum’s Lucas Pittman heads the ball over Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco during their game on Sept. 7, 2021, in Murrysvile.

Early challenges help Plum boys soccer maintain high expectations

The Plum boys soccer team is off to a strong start as it has plans to contend for the Section 4-3A championship and make some noise in the WPIAL playoffs.

Penn Hills’ Jaden Dugger intercepts a pass intended for Upper St. Clair’s Aidan Besselman on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Upper St. Clair High School.

Dugger brothers lead Penn Hills to win at Upper St. Clair

September 24, 2021

After starting the season with two straight losses, Penn Hills traveled to Upper St. Clair in hopes of its second consecutive nonconference victory.

Monessen’s Jamar Bethea leaps to try to knock down a pass by Jefferson-Morgan’s Cole Jones on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.

Monessen beats Jefferson-Morgan, runs win streak to 3

Patience is a virtue.

Laurel Highlands’ Joe Chambers makes a catch in front of West Mifflin’s Tyrelle Ogletree on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Laurel Highlands High School.

Gallagher leads Laurel Highlands over West Mifflin, sets up showdown with Belle Vernon next week

Laurel Highlands boys basketball coach Rick Hauger has said that the moment is never too big for Rodney Gallagher.

Gateway and Pine-Richland get set for their game Sept. 24, 2021, at Gateway.

Pine-Richland gets 2nd win by upsetting Gateway

Things didn’t start the way Steve Campos would’ve liked after replacing Eric Kasperowicz as Pine-Richland’s coach. An 0-3 start to the season had the Rams in an unfamiliar position.

Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock eludes tacklers against Thomas Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021.

Whitlock’s big play lifts Belle Vernon over Thomas Jefferson in game that lives up to hype

The Big 8 Conference battle between Belle Vernon Area and Thomas Jefferson lived up to every bit of the hype.

Greensburg Salem’s Hayden Teska throws a pass against Indiana on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Offutt Field in downtown Greensburg.

Greensburg Salem outlasts Indiana for homecoming win

Greensburg Salem football coach Dave Keefer issued a challenge to his team at halftime of Friday’s homecoming game against Indiana.

Central Catholic’s Gannon Carothers carries past North Allegheny’s Nate Spak during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

Central Catholic tops North Allegheny in rematch of WPIAL Class 6A championship

Central Catholic has a new-look offense with ties to an NFL coach, but the Vikings haven’t abandoned what made them two-time defending WPIAL champions.

Ligonier Valley running back Nick Beitel carries the ball during practice.

Ligonier Valley goes to 5-0 with rout of Carrick despite another key injury

Ligonier Valley spent another Friday night tuning up for what’s next: The games that count.

Leechburg’s Eli Rich prepares to play Springdale on Sept. 24, 2021, at Leechburg.

Leechburg strikes early, often to beat Eastern Conference rival Springdale

Leechburg didn’t waste any time getting on the scoreboard against visiting Springdale in an Eastern Conference matchup Friday at Veterans Memorial Field.

Southmoreland’s Ronnie Collins (right) tries to elude Mt. Pleasant tackler Lane Golkosky during Friday’s game at Mt. Pleasant.

Labuda, Reese return to lineup, fuel Mt. Pleasant victory over Southmoreland

Teams that won’t give one another the pleasure of using their real names, “Alverton” met “Norvelt” on Friday night in a throwback game that first put down roots in 1964.