Sports

Organizers and band members meet at midfield for Senior Night festivities before Greensburg Salem hosted Jeannette in a boys soccer game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Offutt Field in Greensburg.

Greensburg Salem boys soccer team trounces Jeannette

September 22, 2022

Maybe it was the energy from Senior Night or the realization this year is far from over, but Greensburg Salem decided to play its best soccer game of the season.

Highlands continues unexpected search for girls basketball coach

The hiring process to find a new girls basketball coach at Highlands is in its second week after Jason Kerr suddenly stepped down from the position after one year.

The 2022 Chartiers Valley girls cross country team

Chartiers Valley runners set sights on qualifying for PIAA meet

The Chartiers Valley boys and girls cross country teams are not shy about their goals this fall.

Central Catholic quarterback Payton Wehner throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Central Catholic, North Allegheny battle for edge in WPIAL’s unpredictable Class 6A

After watching the first few weeks, Central Catholic coach Terry Totten suggests a new plan for finding the best team in 6A.

Mt. Lebanon quarterback David Shields throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Trib HSSN don’t-miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 4

Following two straight weeks of ultra-competitive games, the opening weekend of conference play landed some big-time eyebrow raisers as the Trib HSSN top-ranked teams in Class 6A, 5A and 3A all lost.

Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams hits a return in the WPIAL Class 3A girls singles tennis championship Sept. 22, 2022 at Bethel Park. She won the title, first in school history.

Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams, South Park senior Nicole Kempton capture WPIAL tennis titles

Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams and South Park senior Nicole Kempton did something Thursday that had never been done at their school: win a WPIAL girls tennis title.

After 29 consecutive road games, West Deer finally has a place to call home as Braves Stadium opened on Sept. 30, 1947. But Mars ruined the home opener with a 21-12 victory, led by Bill Gearing’s two touchdowns.

Through the Years: West Deer opened new stadium with loss to Mars

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.

Avonworth quarterback Nate Harper throws a pass on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Ohio Twp.

Trib HSSN football players to watch for 2022 Week 4

Here are four WPIAL high school football players to watch in Week 4:

Hempfield wide receiver Ian Tuffs stiff-arms Shaler’s Kaden Orga after a big gain in the second quarter of the Spartans’ 48-7 victory last Friday.

As buzz builds, undefeated Hempfield football team stays grounded

The first 4-0 start in 51 years has made Hempfield football the talk of tailgates and round tables.

Franklin Regional quarterback Roman Sarnic throws a pass during a preseason practice.

Westmoreland County high school football notebook: First-year QBs finding rhythm

First-year quarterbacks have embraced their role behind center and, as a result, some teams have not missed a beat offensively through a few weeks of the WPIAL season.

Upper St. Clair’s Jamaal Brown makes a catch during a preseason practice.

Back from the shore, Chick’s Picks has some sure-fire Week 4 winners

Chick’s Picks and her trusty crystal ball made their annual trip to the beach this week. Preparing for a full day of fun in the sun, Chick’s Picks lathered up the crystal ball with plenty of sunscreen as the adventure began.

Westinghouse’s Sincere Smith (8) attempts to catch a pass in the end zone but it is broken up by the Allderdice defense during the 2021 City League championship game at Cupples Stadium.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 22, 2022: City League football championship rematch

September 21, 2022

Week 4 of the high school football season begins with a possible preview of the District 8 championship game later this fall.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 21, 2022

High schools

Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams hits a shot in the section semifinals at Franklin Regional on Sept. 14.

Top seeds reach finals at WPIAL girls tennis singles championships

Penn-Trafford freshman Mia Williams cruised through two matches as the top seed and will play for the WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis championship at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bethel Park.

Mt. Lebanon’s Tessa Peer battles Bethel Park’s Calle Dalbon for a header during their game on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Bethel Park High School.

High school roundup for Sept. 21, 2022: Mt. Lebanon wins South Hills showdown

Sarah Kushnir and Leah Kessler scored to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 2-0 victory over Bethel Park (7-2, 5-2) in a matchup of top teams in Section 2-4A girls soccer Wednesday. Melia Peer had two assists for the Blue Devils (8-0-2, 6-0).

Mt. Pleasant and Southmoreland players line up for the national anthem before their game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Gesinski sisters connect to lead Mt. Pleasant girls soccer past Southmoreland

Sisters Riley and Morgan Gesinski couldn’t wait to play varsity soccer together so they could make an impact for fast-rising Mt. Pleasant.

‘Essential’ midfielders drive Mt. Pleasant boys soccer team

Opponents sometimes get lost in the triangle. The Mt. Pleasant boys soccer triangle.

Mt. Pleasant swim star Lily King to attend national select camp

Fast-rising Mt. Pleasant sophomore swimmer Lily King will train with other future Olympic hopefuls next month and learn more about how to manage her budding career.