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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
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High school roundup for Aug. 27, 2022: Woodland Hills wins on goal-line stand
York William Penn running back Jahiem White is one of the state’s top college recruits, but Woodland Hills’ defense stopped him at the goal line with six seconds left for a dramatic 28-24 win Saturday in Chambersburg.
Five things we learned from Week Zero of WPIAL football
When the Woodland Hills defense made a valiant goal-line stand in the fourth quarter Saturday, the result was a win for the Wolverines but also a much-needed win for WPIAL football.
Trib HSSN WPIAL football rankings: Week ending Aug. 28, 2022
WPIAL football rankings
George Guido: Freeport no stranger to christening H.S. football stadiums
While Freeport opened its new stadium six years ago, the Yellowjackets will help christen another new stadium Friday.
AK Valley football notebook: Running game powers Burrell to opening win
Physical play on both sides of the ball is the calling card for Shawn Liotta-coached teams, and he said he was pleased with what he saw on film from Burrell’s 31-10 victory at Jeannette on Friday.
Big play helps propel Beth-Center past Riverview
After a first half filled with methodical rushing drives by Beth-Center and Riverview, a huge gainer turned out to be a huge play.
Westmoreland football notebook: Secret is out on Latrobe’s Fulton
Latrobe first-year football coach Ron Prady joked Friday night that the “secret’s out” on Robby Fulton IV, his senior running back and linebacker.
Independent schedule allowed Uniontown to experience success
The Uniontown football team decided to go the independent route last season, and with longtime assistant Keith Jeffries at the helm, the Red Raiders snapped a 35-game losing streak.
Rodney Gallagher, Laurel Highlands look to make more history
The Laurel Highlands football team is coming off a history-making season, but coach Rich Kolesar, his staff and players want to keep breaking records this year.
Norwin notebook: Soccer standouts set to begin college careers
A bout of injuries plagued Norwin at the wrong times last girls soccer season, leaving the team and fans wondering what could have been.
Veteran lineup returns as North Allegheny golfers chase WPIAL gold
There were only four freshmen able to land a spot in last year’s WPIAL Class 3A individual golf championships.
Franklin Regional’s Morrison plots future with Sprint football
Maddox Morrison is taking a unique path to college football.
Realignment gives Hampton tennis team high hopes
The tennis courts at Hampton Community Park haven’t changed since last year. They are still 78 feet long by 36 feet wide.
After roster shuffle, Hampton golf team has young but talented lineup
Hampton lost its top golfer to a prep school in New England but gained a No. 1 golfer from a private school in Fox Chapel.
Perennial boys soccer powers Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy set big goals
Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy look to again have strong boys soccer teams. The top four teams from each section qualify for the WPIAL playoffs.
Austin Caye makes impact on offense, defense as Bethel Park tops North Hills
Defense was key for Bethel Park in its 22-10 win over North Hills on Friday night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 26, 2022
Football
High school football roundup for Week Zero: Penn-Trafford holds off Canon-McMillan
Conlan Greene threw for 335 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 42 yards and another score as Class 5A No. 2 Penn-Trafford held off Class 6A No. 5 Canon-McMillan, 35-28, in a nonconference football game Friday night.
Brad Birch perseveres in pressure-packed opener, lifting Gateway past Mt. Lebanon
Fourth-and-20 is a pressure situation no quarterback wants, but Brad Birch knew where the ball needed to go.
