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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 7, 2024
Field hockey PIAA tournament Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Villa Maria Academy vs. Manheim Township (17-3) at Exeter Township, 11 a.m.; Methacton (17-4-2) vs. Emmaus (24-1) at Quakertown, 1 p.m.; Central Bucks West (21-4) vs. Easton (19-5-1) at Quakertown, 11 a.m.; Conestoga (19-3) vs. Mechanicsburg (17-5-1) at Exeter Township, 5...
Class 4A heavyweights to collide when Aliquippa meets Thomas Jefferson
Go back in time four years to when Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa met in the 2020 WPIAL finals. It seemed then that a new rivalry was blossoming with the Quips’ arrival in Class 4A. Yet, they haven’t met since. “It’s been kind of surprising that we haven’t,” TJ coach Bill...
Trib HSSN game-by-game high school football playoff previews for 2024 Week 11
As always in November football, there is great anticipation for all the contests slated for the second week of WPIAL playoff action. Whether they are rematches from games earlier this season or first-time matchups, there is a special story to tell in all 24 postseason contests Friday. Four games —...
Jeannette’s Tommy Paulone takes pride in bringing alma mater back to prominence
From three wins, to seven, to eight, Jeannette football has climbed back to respectability in three short seasons under Tommy Paulone’s leadership. The gaping wound left by the departure of nearly a dozen transfers in 2021 has all but healed. The rough patch in a proud program’s history is fading...
Through the Years: 60 years ago, Tarentum ended season on high note
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 history. Tarentum ended its season on a winning note as the Redcats downed Fox Chapel, 33-21, in nonconference play on Nov. 7, 1964. Ron...
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional appreciates trip to state quarterfinals
When Nick White was an assistant boys soccer coach at Fox Chapel, the Foxes made the PIAA playoffs once in his 10 years there. Now the boys coach at Franklin Regional, White does not undervalue the privilege to play in the state tournament. Franklin Regional (15-4-2), the WPIAL 3A runner-up,...
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Jeannette coach wins Steelers honor
Jeannette’s Tommy Paulone was selected as the Steelers High School Coach of the Week after his team’s 23-7 upset of Neshannock in the first round of the WPIAL Class A playoffs. The 13th-seeded Jayhawks scored 23 unanswered points to soundly dispatch the No. 4 Lancers. Paulone will receive $1,000 for...
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2024: Latrobe skates past Hempfield
Joey Crimboli had a five-point night with two goals and three assists to lead Latrobe to a 7-2 victory over Hempfield in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night. Dylan Morris also scored twice and Jaxson Kettering had a goal and an assist for Latrobe (3-2). Guerin Gardner had a goal...
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 11
Player of the week Tasso Whipple Penn-Trafford, sr., RB/LB The 6-foot-1, 205-pound senior rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown to help the Warriors to a 49-28 WPIAL Class 5A first-round win over South Fayette. Whipple also returned an interception 46 yards for a touchdown. Players to watch Landon Honick...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 6, 2024
Field hockey PIAA tournament Class 3A Quarterfinals Saturday’s schedule Villa Maria Academy vs. Manheim Township (17-3) at Exeter Township, 11 a.m.; Methacton (17-4-2) vs. Emmaus (24-1) at Quakertown, 1 p.m.; Central Bucks West (21-4) vs. Easton (19-5-1) at Quakertown, 11 a.m.; Conestoga (19-3) vs. Mechanicsburg (17-5-1) at Exeter Township, 5...
Trib 10: Ranked teams on notice as playoffs hit 2nd week
While six of the 10 power-ranked teams were on a bye last week, one of the four schools in action went bye-bye. Montour lost for a second straight week and dropped out of the Trib 10, replaced by undefeated Imani Christian. The rest of the rankings remain intact for now,...
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 11
Player of the week Jahmar Wright Highlands, jr., WR/DB Wright was right on both sides of the ball for the Golden Rams in last Friday’s WPIAL Class 3A first-round win at Southmoreland. He caught two passes from Menage Lucas for 55 yards. One of the catches was for 33 yards...
Semifinal berth on the line in rematch between Highlands, Imani Christian
Points were at an unexpected premium when Imani Christian and Highlands met at Wilkinsburg’s Graham Field on Sept. 20. Heading into the game, the Golden Rams were averaging 51.3 points, and the Saints were putting up 41.7 a contest. But it ended up being a defensive battle the whole way....
The Birdie learns his lesson, makes A-K Valley playoff picks
Last week: 2-2 Season: 83-24 (77.6%) Back when The Birdie took the SATs, his score resembled his area code. And that was before they introduced 724. In other words, learning isn’t exactly his strong suit. Still, as the high school football season winds down, he thinks it’s important to take...
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 11
Football WPIAL playoffs Friday’s schedule Class 6A Semifinals Seneca Valley (3-6) vs. Central Catholic (8-2) at West Mifflin, 7 p.m.; Mt. Lebanon (3-7) at North Allegheny (9-1), 7 p.m. Class 5A Quarterfinals Franklin Regional (8-3) at Pine-Richland (8-1), 7 p.m.; Bethel Park (9-2) at Woodland Hills (8-2), 7 p.m.; Penn...
The Birdie remembers slobber knockers of days gone by, makes Westmoreland County playoff picks
Last week: 7-2 (77.8%) Season: 98-34 (74.2%) The Birdie didn’t predict a Jeannette-Greensburg Central Catholic rematch, but he’s beaming with excitement and anticipation that it is happening. He wishes, however, the teams could get in a time machine and play the game a couple of decades ago. The Westmoreland County...
Powerful Penn-Trafford ground game, stout Peters Township defense on 5A collision course
Self-inflicted wounds. That’s what Penn-Trafford coach John Raune said has cost his team in its last four meetings against Peters Township. Not beating yourself is one of the things Ruane is preaching to his team as it prepares for a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal-round game Friday at No. 3 Peters...
7 WPIAL teams advance to PIAA girls volleyball quarterfinals
It was a near split decision for the WPIAL teams in the opening round of the 2024 PIAA girls volleyball playoffs. The 12 District 7 teams were a combined 7-5 in the first round Tuesday, with three of those victories coming from the three qualifiers in Class 3A. One of...
8 WPIAL girls soccer teams set for PIAA quarterfinals
It was a near unanimous decision in the opening round of the 2024 PIAA girls soccer playoffs for teams from the WPIAL. District 7 teams were a combined 8-3 with the only losses suffered by 4A champion Peters Township in penalty kicks, 2A runner-up Burrell and Winchester Thurston in overtime...
Sites, times set for PIAA boys soccer quarterfinals
The first round of the 2024 PIAA boys soccer playoffs was a landslide victory for area teams. The 11 WPIAL qualifiers along with City League champion Allderdice were a combined 8-4 in the opening round Tuesday. Three District 7 champs won and advanced to the second round, however Class 2A...
Jeannette, Greensburg Central Catholic add playoff stakes to spirited rivalry
Fresh off a head-turning upset of fourth-seeded Neshannock in the first round of the WPIAL football playoffs, Jeannette went back to work this week for its next challenge, and it is a dandy. Of all teams, Greensburg Central Catholic is next up for the Jayhawks, who scored their first postseason...
Freeport brings momentum into clash with 2nd-seeded Central Valley
Given how many times Freeport and Central Valley have made the WPIAL playoffs in the past decade, it’s fairly surprising that the two teams have never met. That will change when the seventh-seeded Yellowjackets travel to play No. 2 Central Valley in the Class 3A quarterfinals at 7 p.m. Friday....
Franklin Regional zeroes in on best plan to try to upset top-seeded Pine-Richland
When asked what his team needs to do to have success against top-seeded Pine-Richland on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, Franklin Regional coach Luke Getsy was clear and direct. “We have to be able to control the ball to keep their offense off the...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 5, 2024
All was quiet on the western front … as well as the central and eastern fronts as many of the elite teams across the state enjoyed district playoff byes last weekend. However, that is about to change big time this week with only two ranked teams off, compared to the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 5, 2024
Field hockey PIAA tournament Class 3A First round Tuesday’s results Villa Maria Academy 2, Penn Manor 0 Manheim Township 2, Downingtown West 1 Methacton 5, Wyoming Valley West 1 Emmaus 2, Avon Grove 1 Central Bucks West 2, Lower Dauphin 1 (OT) Easton 3, Boyertown 2 Conestoga 5, West Lawn...
