Sports
Special teams fuel Greensburg Central Catholic to victory over Apollo-Ridge
September 10, 2021
Two special-teams touchdowns and a switch at quarterback in the second half propelled Greensburg Central Catholic to a 33-7 victory over Apollo-Ridge on Friday night at Owens Field.
Big plays from Ross help Seneca Valley get past North Hills
A week ago, Brandon Ross said Seneca Valley can’t win every game on the last play.
Highlands easily dispatches rival Burrell
During pregame walk-throughs, Highlands coach Dom Girardi had a worried look about him. His Golden Rams were about to face a bruised and battered Burrell team. But that’s not what he was worried about. What concerned Girardi the most was the rivalry between the schools.
Norwin blanks Connellsville in nonconference clash
Connellsville couldn’t have asked for a better start to Friday’s nonconference home game against Norwin. Unfortunately for the Falcons, the start was about the only thing that went their way as the Knights recovered from an early mistake and rolled to a 37-0 victory at Connellsville Stadium.
Whitlock, Belle Vernon earn statement victory over Penn-Trafford
Belle Vernon quarterback Devin Whitlock continued to dazzle Friday night, running for three touchdowns among his 20 carries for 208 yards, as the Leopards beat Class 5A No. 1 Penn-Trafford, 27-7, in a nonconference game at James Weir Stadium.
Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski, teammates win county boys golf title
Penn-Trafford sophomore Nick Turowski used a strong finish Friday to capture his first Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association boys golf tournament.
Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League set for Week 2 of game action
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League began its varsity season last Sunday with a pair of doubleheaders, and game action involving the 12 teams continues Sunday at six fields around the Pittsburgh region.
Leechburg’s Grine relies on height, skills, confidence for promising senior season
Kalli Grine has been the tallest girl in her class dating to elementary school, so she always has been an intimidating presence on the volleyball court.
Aliquippa, Central Valley anticipate electric atmosphere as rivalry renews
The cement stands may be weathered, the grass field might be bumpy and the vintage light towers have rust, but few WPIAL football venues can match the atmosphere of a big crowd at historic Aschman Stadium in Aliquippa.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 9, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 9, 2021: Hampton boys soccer knocks off Mars
September 9, 2021
Luke Staggers and Holden Pritts scored second-half goals as Hampton stunned defending WPIAL and PIAA champion Mars 2-0 in Section 1-3A boys soccer Thursday night. It was the first loss since Oct. 23, 2019 for Mars (1-1-2, 1-1). Thomas Bradfield recorded the shutout for Hampton (1-0, 1-0).
Southmoreland football rebounds to defeat Perry
In football, one big play can change a game. On Thursday night, Southmoreland got several of them.
5 things to watch in WPIAL football Week 2: Handmade schedule a hit
Man or machine?
Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 2
Area high school football fans, we are inching closer to the start of conference games. Those are the games that will decide which teams qualify for the WPIAL playoffs in November.
Westmoreland County Coaches Association boys golf preview
Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Sophomore Hudock stands out for Franklin Regional
Ayden Hudock stood in a hallway outside the Franklin Regional football locker room before a practice this week, a half-eaten apple in his hand and an unsatisfied hunger to be a star grumbling in his stomach.
Franklin Regional shocks Greensburg CC for girls county golf title in wild finish
Franklin Regional must have felt like it was stuck in the traffic circle in downtown Ligonier and couldn’t get out.
Through the years: Fran Rogel falls in debut as Highlands coach
Editor’s note: Each Friday throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look back at the games, players and events that are part of local scholastic history.
Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2021 Week 2
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 2:
High school football prognosticator Chick’s Picks tries to renegotiate her contract
Welcome to Week 2.
