Sports
Freeport boys find footing early in season as they prepare for difficult section schedule
September 4, 2025
At this point in the season, teams around the WPIAL are still developing their “brand,” or the style of soccer that allows them to play at their highest level when the games matter most.
Shady Side Academy may face WPIAL repercussions if football team forfeits game vs. Clairton
Shady Side Academy is standing behind its decision to call off a football game this week despite possible WPIAL repercussions.
Through the Years: 5 years ago, after pandemic delay, Burrell edged rival Valley
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy.
McKeesport star Kemon Spell on the mend heading into showdown with Thomas Jefferson
Kemon Spell’s coach describes him as a finely tuned Ferrari, a fitting analogy since the McKeesport running back goes faster than most.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 3, 2025
September 3, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 3, 2025: North Allegheny blanks North Hills in section opener
Kieran Shannon scored a pair of goals and Jordan Beemer was in net for the shutout, leading North Allegheny to a 4-0 victory over North Hills (2-1, 0-1) in Section 3-4A girls soccer Wednesday night. Luciana Zagacki and Bella Montgomery also scored for the Tigers (4-1-1, 1-0).
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 4, 2025: City League play to kick off
Conference play in WPIAL football kicks off next weekend, but league play gets an early start in District 8 with two games here in Week 2.
Joe Flacco to start for Browns at age 40, joining unique group of NFL QBs
BEREA, Ohio — Joe Flacco is already part of an esteemed group as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 2
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 2 in the A-K Valley:
The Birdie speaks frankly, makes Week 2 picks in A-K Valley
Last week: 10-2
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 2
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Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 2
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Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 2
Here’s a look at the high school football matchups for Week 2 in Westmoreland County:
The Birdie sizes up Westmoreland County stadiums, makes Week 2 picks
Last week: 9-3
Norwin hopes to turn tables after being ‘pushed around’ by Latrobe last year
Norwin and Latrobe are meeting for the 60th time at 7 p.m. Friday.
Trib 10: Losses knock smattering of teams out of big school, small school power rankings
So how low should a team go in the power rankings after a loss?
Plum aims to snap lengthy losing skid against rival Gateway
The Gateway and Plum football teams have played 13 times over the past 23 years, with the Gators winning each game.
Citing injuries, Shady Side Academy calls off football game vs. Clairton
Citing “an extraordinary rash of significant injuries,” Shady Side Academy has canceled this week’s football game against Clairton.
