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Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd beats Jeannette’s Issac Smartnick to the end zone last month.

Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Showdown looms for Leechburg

October 5, 2024

Leechburg and Clairton took care of business in a big way Friday night.

Westmoreland athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Alexis Brown, Franklin Regional’s Colin Holt

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Landon Honick, shown last season, contributed a catch that covered more than 30 yards in Friday’s win against Jeannette.

Westmoreland high school football notebook: GCC comes together in win over Jeannette

Greensburg Central Catholic proved Friday night it is more than a one-man team. It is more than junior quarterback Samir Crosby. A lot more.

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Lauren Ciuca, Deer Lakes’ Cuyler Crim

Lauren Ciuca

Plum’s Wes Lorish pumps his fist after making a long putt on Hole 9 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Oct. 1 at Oakmont Country Club.

Plum’s Wes Lorish earns trip to state golf championships

Wes Lorish is in position to go after state gold.

Iowa’s Michael Kemerer wrestles Penn State’s Carter Starocci faces at the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament.

Franklin Regional grad Michael Kemerer joins Minnesota coaching staff

Former All-American wrestler Michael Kemerer will join the University of Minnesota coaching staff this winter.

The Fox Chapel boys cross country team won the Section 4-3A championship Oct. 2, 2024, at Northmoreland Park.

Ethan Vaughan, Fox Chapel cross country teams ‘race with the top dogs’

Ethan Vaughan had a scare early this season with his ankle. But other than one mystery ailment following a meet, everything has been on the right path for the Fox Chapel season.

Fox Chapel’s Milo Chiu battles Seneca Valley’s Tyler Prex for a header during their game Sept. 10.

Gritty Fox Chapel boys dealing with any adversity season throws at them

The Fox Chapel boys soccer program will face plenty of obstacles, but coach Erik Ingram believes this year’s team is equipped to handle them.

Riverview senior soccer player Chris O’Toole

Riverview earns 1st berth to boys soccer playoffs since 2019

The Riverview boys soccer team started this season 0-4 overall and 0-3 in Section 4-A play.

Plum’s Allison Porter celebrates with teammates after the Mustangs scored against Franklin Regional on Sept. 23 at Plum High School.

Plum girls soccer riding high ahead of WPIAL postseason

Through its first 11 games, the Plum girls soccer team gave up just three goals and lost just once.

Norwin’s Adalena Robb hits her tee shot on No. 15 during the 2023 WPIAL Class 3A girls golf championship at Diamond Run Golf Club.

Norwin notebook: Adalena Robb tees it up at WPIAL tournament

For the third time in her golf career, Norwin junior Adalena Robb advanced through sectional qualifying then moved on to the final round of the WPIAL championship.

North Allegheny’s Kyle Langdon (20) takes the field with his brother, Dylan, before their game against Central Catholic on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Baldwin High School.

Langdon twins bring twice the toughness to North Allegheny linebacking corps

North Allegheny senior linebackers Dylan and Kyle Langdon came into the world at the same time.

North Allegheny’s Ravi Desai watches his tee shot on No. 10 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship Oct. 1 at Oakmont Country Club.

North Allegheny golfers aim for elusive WPIAL crown

The North Allegheny golf team doesn’t spend much time in the high school gym, but the Tigers plan on making some renovations anyway.

Franklin Regional’s Abby Paterline controls the ball against Plum on Sept. 18, 2023.

Franklin Regional soccer standout Abby Paterline taking talents to Edinboro

Just like when she helps to create offensive opportunities for Franklin Regional, Abby Paterline was methodical with the college recruiting process.

Upper St. Clair’s Julian Dahlem carries through the South Fayette defense during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at South Fayette.

‘Why change it?’: No. 2 Upper St. Clair rides running game to take down No. 4 South Fayette

There wasn’t much mystery around Upper St. Clair’s offense Friday night. The Panthers ran the football 43 times, which is pretty much what they did last week, too.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 4, 2024

High school

Pine-Richland quarterback Aaron Strader looks to pass against North Hills on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Pine.

High school football roundup for Oct. 4, 2024: No. 1 Pine-Richland edges Penn Hills

Aaron Strader threw for 166 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a fourth-quarter TD as top-ranked Pine-Richland scored a 31-21 victory over Penn Hills (3-4, 2-1) in a Class 5A Northeast Conference football game Friday night.