Sports
Penn-Trafford shuts down Woodland Hills, makes case for elite status in Class 5A
October 2, 2020
Penn-Trafford players and coaches say they aren’t necessarily playing with a chip on their shoulder because they have not been ranked all season.
Surging Springdale stays unbeaten, beats Greensburg Central Catholic
Springdale relied on its big-play offense to go 4-0 for the second consecutive season with a 45-22 victory Friday at Greensburg Central Catholic.
Hampton pulls away from Greensburg Salem in second half
Greensburg Salem was tasting victory late in the third quarter when it took a lead against Hampton.
North Hills pulls away from Kiski Area
In three plays, Kiski Area went from looking like it was going to be right back into its game with North Hills to having the momentum completely flipped.
Franklin Regional overpowers Connellsville with fast start
Seeking to build on momentum gained in its last two games, Franklin Regional scored on all four of its first-half possessions and never looked back in a 42-21 win over visiting Connellsville in a Class 5A Big East game Friday night.
Plum beats Highlands to move to 4-0 for first time since 2015
All good teams are tested at some point during a season, and Friday night, Highlands had No. 4 Plum with its backs against the wall for the first 24 minutes.
Freshman Brad Birch throws 6 TD passes as Jeannette rolls past Leechburg
Jeannette possessed the ball eight times in the first half of its Eastern Conference matchup with Leechburg at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
Belle Vernon bounces back, shuts out Laurel Highlands
Belle Vernon responded in a big way following last week’s lost to mighty Thomas Jefferson in a 49-0 victory over Laurel Highlands on Friday night in Big Eight Conference play at the Mustang Corral.
Burrell teams take to turf at refurbished stadium
The wait is over.
Gov. Wolf: Spectator situation ‘confusing’ for schools, no updated guidance yet
The gathering limits ruled unconstitutional two weeks ago are back in place statewide, leaving some high school athletic directors to ask: Now what?
WPISL teams continue push to league playoffs
The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League is winding toward the end of the varsity regular season, and the teams continue to battle for positioning in the team standings.
Peters Township handles Upper St. Clair in Thursday night special
Thursday night was a special night for Peters Township.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 1, 2020
October 1, 2020
Field hockey
High school roundup for Oct. 1, 2020: Stephon Hall, Miles Walker lead Central Valley
Miles Walker and Stephon Hall scored two touchdowns apiece as Central Valley jumped out to a huge first-quarter lead and defeated Quaker Valley, 50-0, Thursday night in a Class 3A Northwestern Six Conference matchup.
A-K Valley high school boys soccer notebook: Plum slays Class 3A giant in second meeting
The No. 3 ranked Plum Mustangs feel like they can compete with anyone.
Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger repeats as WPIAL Class AA champ
Eva Bulger has athletic pedigree.
Sewickley Academy’s Tim Fitzgerald tames Allegheny CC, takes WPIAL Class AA title
As he approached the 18th tee, Tim Fitzgerald asked a group marker where he stood on the leaderboard.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 4
Class 6A
Trib HSSN football players to watch in Week 4
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week 4:
Chick’s Picks are sure to start a Week 4 WPIAL football debate
This week, western Pennsylvania was home to a high-profile debate of its own – and it had nothing to do with politics. The 22nd Annual WPIAL Prognosticators Great Debate took place, with nothing more than bragging rights on the line.
