Sports
Bolstered by returning starters, University Prep eyes more City League success
August 22, 2025
The University Prep Panthers felt like they were on the verge of accomplishing something special a year ago.
Perry carries over late-season momentum into 2025
Perry Traditional Academy didn’t have the success it would’ve liked last season, but the Commodores are ready to build on what they did accomplish.
Kiski Prep opens year with new coach, new QBs and game overseas
August 21, 2025
It’s not often that an opportunity like the one the Kiski School Cougar football team will experience comes along.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 21, 2025
High schools
Clairton to christen Tyler Boyd Stadium with star-studded matchup vs. Imani Christian
Clairton has officially renamed its football stadium in honor of Bears great Tyler Boyd, so it’s fitting that the first game played there is between two teams with WPIAL title hopes.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week Zero
Welcome to the kickoff of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season.
Thousands of youth soccer players geared up for 28th annual Plum Kick-Off Classic
The largest youth soccer tournament in Pennsylvania is set for its 28th edition this weekend.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes, Plum, Fox Chapel among teams to watch
Over the last seven years, the Deer Lakes boys soccer program has found a way to insert itself into the WPIAL championship conversation on an annual basis.
2025 Trib HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the coaches
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here is a look at the top coaching changes for the 2025 season.
Valley’s secret weapon is freshman with ‘golden leg’
Before entering seventh grade, Jude Hicinbothem saw his older brother Trent kicking for the Valley varsity football team and wanted to try it. Hicinbothem liked it and thought he was good enough to kick for the middle school team.
Through the Years: 40 years ago, Plum rewarded new coach with season-opening win
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.
New duo gives Yough 1-2 punch on both sides of the ball
There will be a new look in the backfield at Yough this season.
Westmoreland County boys high school soccer preview: Mt. Pleasant has savvy to make noise in Class 2A
With nine returning starters, Mt. Pleasant boys soccer has its sights on a sixth straight WPIAL playoff berth.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Key players out of Norwin’s lineup
Four players who likely would have had an impact for Norwin are nonfactors — at least for this season.
With dynamic backfield, McKeesport in position to take championship step forward
Despite enjoying plenty of success over the past few seasons — enough to satisfy the majority of WPIAL football programs — McKeesport has felt bittersweet about its recent results.
Former Frazier quarterback working to restore program’s luster
Settling in as Frazier’s new coach, Tony Battaglini begins to think more and more that the team has underachieved the past few seasons.
With star quarterback returning, Elizabeth Forward sets goals high
Coming off another conference championship and a semifinal loss to Central Valley in the Class 3A playoffs, the Elizabeth Forward Warriors enter the 2025 season with a little bit of a chip on their shoulders.
With new coach at helm, Charleroi driven to earn respect
Charleroi’s Scooter DeUnger has a daunting task ahead of him as he takes over as football coach at his alma mater.
California enters season with focus on a single goal: a Tri-County South title
Since veteran coach Ed Woods took over the head coaching duties at California years ago, he always tells his teams in training camp that they have one primary goal — win the conference crown.
