Sports
Fiery Franklin Regional boys get revenge against Belle Vernon with resounding win
October 2, 2025
Franklin Regional had its annual campus bonfire Thursday night.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Injuries could impact Eastern Conference clash
Forget the stat sheet. Take a look at the injury list.
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 6
There is nothing like October football.
Mt. Lebanon pair repeats, Winchester Thurston duo makes comeback at WPIAL girls tennis doubles finals
It didn’t begin well, but it ended all the same.
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Injuries could impact Eastern Conference clash
Forget the stat sheet. Take a look at the injury list.
‘Big headache’ helps Deer Lakes boys soccer refocus for stretch run to postseason
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team entered the 2025 season with a talented senior class that contributed to its success over the past three years, and, through their first 11 games, that experience showed.
Through the Years: 60 years ago, West Deer went toe-to-toe with Richland
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.
Quick study Alyssa Zhang of Shady Side Academy repeats as WPIAL 2A golf champ
Alyssa Zhang needed to learn more about Sewickley Heights Golf Club with each shot she took Wednesday, and the Shady Side Academy sophomore was a quick study.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 1, 2025
October 1, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 2, 2025: 1st place on the line in girls volleyball
Following a busy Thursday night on the hardwood, the WPIAL girls volleyball regular season will be down to two weeks remaining.
Trib 10: Shakeup in the big school power rankings
The Trib 10 small school power rankings remain intact from last week with the same 10 teams and only one minor move from a week ago.
WPIAL clinched: Girls soccer playoff qualifiers as of Oct. 1, 2025
Section play in the WPIAL girls soccer regular season has reached the final two weeks and 47 teams have already qualified for the upcoming district postseason.
High school roundup for Oct. 1, 2025: Ellie Arnold’s hat trick helps Kiski Area clinch playoff spot
Ellie Arnold scored a hat trick as Kiski Area clinched a playoff berth with a 3-0 victory over West Mifflin (3-10, 0-9) in Section 4-3A girls soccer Wednesday. Bria Bires and Emma Brink combined on the shutout for the Cavaliers (7-5, 7-3).
Norwin girls soccer keeps rolling, shuts out Latrobe
Norwin girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito had a name for her team’s defensive mission before Wednesday night’s Section 1-4A game at Latrobe.
Fueled by runner-up finish, Elizabeth Forward’s Mya Morgan wins 2nd WPIAL 3A golf title
Elizabeth Forward’s Mya Morgan was playing in a foursome with the golfer who beat her in last year’s WPIAL championship, but don’t call this a grudge match.
Fox Chapel runs away with section cross country titles
Fox Chapel stole the show at the WPIAL Division I, Section 4 cross country meet Wednesday at Northmoreland Park, taking both team titles and crowning Michael Costello the boys champ.
Freeport, Highlands on collision course in Allegheny 7 clash
Last year’s Allegheny 7 Conference contest between Highlands and Freeport was the first one in the brief all-time series that the Golden Rams were held to single digits.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 6
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2025 Week 6
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 6 in the A-K Valley:
The kids are all right, The Birdie says, as he makes his Week 6 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 8-1
