Sports

Players from Peters Township head to midfield before playing Moon on Oct. 4, 2024, at Moon Stadium.

Peters Township defense clamps down in 2nd half in win over Moon

October 4, 2024

Peters Township’s defense blanked Moon in the second half, pushing the Indians to a 23-14 win Friday night at Tiger Stadium.

Ligonier Valley’s Jacob Petalino (28) hits Charleroi’s Braedin Lunger (1) during their game Oct. 4, 2024, at Charleroi.

Ligonier Valley ground game takes it to Charleroi

It was a night of homecoming festivities for Charleroi, but the Cougars were unable to deliver a storybook ending as they fell to Ligonier Valley, 20-14, in nonconference play as both teams were looking to get back on track.

Belle Vernon’s Kole Doppelheuer scores against Chartiers Valley on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

Belle Vernon finally gets big plays from offense, routs Chartiers Valley

Belle Vernon Area coach Matt Humbert acknowledged that, through the opening four games, one of the things missing from the offense was the big plays.

Captains for Greensburg Central Catholic and Jeannette meet at midfield before their game Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

Samir Crosby accounts for 5 TDs, propels Greensburg Central Catholic past Jeannette

If Greensburg Central Catholic was looking for momentum heading into halftime against rival Jeannette, it found it in a flurry.

The sun sets over Gateway’s Antimarino Stadium and the Gateway marching band prior to the start of a game between the Gators and Penn-Trafford on Friday.

Penn-Trafford rings Victory Bell in win vs. Gateway

If Penn-Trafford running back Tasso Whipple was playing as though it would be his last high school football game against archrival Gateway, that’s because it was.

Hempfield’s Dom Detruf takes off on a 71-yard touchdown run against Norwin on Friday.

Fast start helps Hempfield hold off Norwin for 2nd consecutive conference win

Hempfield jumped out to a quick lead against rival Norwin on Friday but needed to hold on for its second consecutive WPIAL Class 6A Conference victory.

Captains for Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Salem meet at midfield before their game Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.

Mt. Pleasant springs to life in 2nd half to get past Greensburg Salem

The first half of the Class 3A Interstate Conference matchup between Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Salem was the epitome of a sleeper.

Burrell’s Trey Coury is wrapped up in the first quarter by Valley defenders Friday.

Trey Coury runs 53 times for 266 yards as Burrell tops Valley in rivalry game

For the second week in a row, Trey Coury did some heavy lifting.

Kiski Area’s Carter Brown sacks Latrobe quarterback John Wetzel, resulting in a safety in the first half Friday.

Kiski Area uses big 3rd quarter to pull away from Latrobe

Kiski Area traveled to Memorial Stadium in Latrobe on Friday lugging a five-game losing streak and looking for its first Big East Conference victory. The homestanding Wildcats were looking to rebound after losing at home last week to Woodland Hills in conference play.

Freeport spoils Highlands homecoming with conference win

A few weeks ago, Freeport coach John Gaillot started seeing his defense hit like the team a couple years ago that won a conference championship.

The Beaver offense sets up in the second quarter Friday against Deer Lakes.

Beaver football team dominates undefeated Deer Lakes

The Beaver football team has been hardened by the challenges that come from playing a difficult schedule. The Bobcats, ranked fifth in the WPIAL Class 3A Trib HSSN rankings, showed the benefits of that type of experience Friday night at Deer Lakes High School.

Upper St. Clair’s Julian Dahlem carries for a 53-yard touchdown run on the first play against Franklin Regional on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at USC.

Upper St. Clair faces yet another undefeated Allegheny Six foe, this time South Fayette

With the regular season already half over, Upper St. Clair will likely face three undefeated teams in a row.

Central Catholic kicker Billy Lech watches his 54-yard field goal with teammates during the second quarter against North Allegheny last Friday.

5 things to watch in Week 6: Move over quarterbacks, is the WPIAL now the cradle of kickers?

Which decades-old kicking record might be broken this week?

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 3, 2024

High schools

North Allegheny’s Noah Hutter heads for the ball as North Hills’ Colton Nelson defends Sept. 26.

WPIAL clinched: Boys soccer playoff qualifiers through Oct. 3, 2024

Section play in the 2024 WPIAL boys soccer regular season is down to the final 10 days. As of now, 41 teams have qualified for the district postseason.

West Allegheny’s Brayden Frost battles Montour’s Brady Tarquinio for a header on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in North Fayette.

High school roundup for Oct. 3, 2024: West Allegheny gets past Montour

October 3, 2024

Anthony Mimna scored the lone goal of the game to lead West Allegheny to a 1-0 victory over Montour (8-6, 6-3) in a matchup of potential playoff teams in Section 4-3A boys soccer Thursday night. Chris Pons set up the winning goal for West A (7-5, 6-3).