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Mt. Pleasant gets back on top with close win against Yough
Another week, another Mt. Pleasant squeaker. Mt. Pleasant dispatched of a two-game losing streak and opened Class 3A Interstate Conference play on a high note with another tight finish, rallying late to break Yough’s heart 22-19 on Friday night at Cougar Mountain Stadium. The Vikings (3-3, 1-0) had been involved...
South Allegheny rebounds from 1st loss, holds off scrappy Ligonier Valley
After No. 4 South Allegheny’s hiccup last week against No. 3 South Park derailed the Gladiators’ early season momentum, they got back to their winning ways Friday night, surviving another Allegheny Conference challenge — this time from unheralded Ligonier Valley. Ryan Cortes threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns to...
Big stop on 4th down helps Southmoreland beat Derry in Interstate Conference
Southmoreland linebacker Ethan Shawley knew his team needed a spark, and he provided one. With the score tied and Derry driving for the lead midway through the second quarter, the Trojans faced fourth-and-3 at the Southmoreland 24. Shawley had a hunch Derry would attempt a quarterback sweep, and so he...
Woodland Hills gets better of Latrobe in battle of ground games
The Big East Conference matchup between Latrobe and Woodland Hills had nearly everything in a football game. There was just one big piece missing for the Wildcats: Coach Ron Prady made the decision late in the week to sit star running back/linebacker Alex Tatsch. “It was something we let play...
Unbeaten Deer Lakes continues historic start with comeback victory over Highlands
Deer Lakes keeps making history. This historic night, though, came from lessons of the past. Trailing by 13 points at halftime may have been too much to overcome for a Lancers team five or so years ago, but on this night, there wasn’t a deer-in-the headlights look. Instead, led by...
Glenn shakes off early injury to score 6 TDs in Freeport’s romp over Valley
Freeport junior running back Amos Glenn was doing pushups on the sideline. He got advice from his dad. When Glenn returned to the game, he ran harder as requested. “My shoulder popped out of place,” Glenn said. “It was dislocated. I thought my season was over. The trainer came over...
Franklin Regional answers Kiski Area’s fast start
After a four-game homestand that resulted in four losses, Kiski Area came on the road and started fast against Franklin Regional, jumping out to a 17-point lead. But it was the Panthers who recovered, scoring 28 unanswered points on their way to a 35-30 victory. The Cavaliers defense sparked a...
Greensburg Central Catholic routs Riverview on homecoming
A second-quarter offensive explosion Greensburg Central Catholic broke the game wide open to provide all the Centurions needed to beat Riverview, 45-14, in Class A Eastern Conference play Friday night at Centurion Stadium. Juniors Jerry Davis and Landon Honick reached the end zone twice in the second quarter for the...
Burrell leans on running game to break into win column vs. East Allegheny
Something had to give as the Burrell and East Allegheny football teams met Friday in an Allegheny 7 Conference matchup at Burrell’s Buccaneer Stadium. The Bucs and Wildcats struggled through the first five weeks without a win. But that changed for Burrell as it used a big game from sophomore...
High school roundup for Sept. 27, 2024: Quaker Valley girls win clash with rival Sewickley Academy
Ari Bosh netted a pair of goals to lead Quaker Valley to a 4-2 victory over Sewickley Academy (6-2-1) in a nonsection girls soccer rivalry matchup Friday afternoon. Emma Currier and June Lukasavage also scored for the Quaker (9-2-1). Seton LaSalle 7, Serra Catholic 1 – Angelina McGrath had a...
Familiar championship foes North Allegheny, Central Catholic won’t look beyond Friday
Central Catholic and North Allegheny seem likely to meet twice this season, maybe with a rematch in the WPIAL finals. They’ve met there the past two years. So, does that potential rematch shape game plans for their regular-season game, leading teams to hide their best for later? Both coaches say...
5 things to watch in Week 5: Little room for error in WPIAL 4A with 8-team playoff ahead
Eight maybe isn’t enough when counting WPIAL playoff berths. That’s how many — or how few — playoff spots are available for the 18 teams in Class 4A, which starts conference play Friday night. That’s down from 12 spots last year. The smaller bracket leaves less room for error and...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 26, 2024
High schools Cross country Thursday’s results Boys Division II Section 3 Carlynton 15, Keystone Oaks 50 Seton LaSalle 15, Keystone Oaks 50 Seton LaSalle 18, Carlynton 37 Section 5 Belle Vernon 19, Steel Valley 32 Belle Vernon 15, Southmoreland 50 Belle Vernon 15, Brownsville 50 Girls Division II Section 3...
Westinghouse’s defense dominates Allderdice in battle for 1st place in City League
Dozens of skulls and crossbones already decorate Josiah Collins’ helmet, decals awarded by Westinghouse coaches for sacks, tackles for loss and other explosive plays made on defense. There will be more stickers on the defensive end’s helmet very soon. Collins scored two defensive touchdowns Thursday night, which was one more...
High school roundup for Sept. 26, 2024: Zach Nash boosts North Allegheny past North Hills
Zach Nash scored a pair of goals to lead North Allegheny to a 2-1 victory over North Hills (8-5, 3-3) in Section 3-4A boys soccer victory Thursday. Nathan Katari and Lucas Henderson set up goals for the Tigers (9-2-1, 5-1). Allderdice 6, West Mifflin 1 – Ethan Voight-Cherna collected two...
Upper St. Clair snaps Peters Township’s winning streak in clash of Class 5A powers
Upper St. Clair snapped Peters Township’s 17-game regular season winning streak Friday night, as Julian Dahlem ran 24 times for 191 yards and two touchdowns in a 21-7 victory at Panther Stadium. Dahlem’s signature moment came with the Panthers leading 14-7 with 5:29 left in the game. On a third-and-32...
Franklin Regional boys soccer pushes past Penn-Trafford with 2nd-half surge
Concerned but not flustered after letting up a goal just before halftime, Franklin Regional rallied for three second-half goals and ripped past Penn-Trafford, 3-1, in Section 3-3A boys soccer Thursday night at Panther Stadium. “We just knew we had to lock in and play better,” said Danny Christafano, who scored...
Derry javelin standout Mazzoni excited to commit to Auburn, looks forward to 3A competition
The best javelin thrower in the state has made a choice about her future. Derry senior Sophia Mazzoni committed to Auburn of the SEC. Mazzoni is a two-time WPIAL Class 2A champion and returning PIAA champion. Her winning throw, a personal record, at the state meet was 161 feet, 10...
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2024 Week 5
Welcome to Week 5 of the 2024 WPIAL football regular season and the midway point of the regular season. Friday night finally marks the start of section play for five district conferences. Conference action kicks off in all three Class 4A conferences. In the first five weeks of the season,...
Despite bump up to Class 4A, Plum boys soccer again among title contenders
With only three returning starters and a move up from Class 3A to 4A, it was a bit unknown coming into the season how the Plum boys soccer team would adjust. Through the first half of section play, it’s gone pretty well. The Mustangs have built on their recent history...
Through the Years: Kiski Area collected milestone win in 2019
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. Kiski Area won the 300th game in school history with a 21-17 decision at Hampton on Sept. 27, 2019. Kenny Blake scored all...
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Southmoreland freshman hits ground running
Anthony Smith’s progression has been fast, his development swift, as the freshman quarterback leads the Southmoreland football team in his first season. Smith, who had the look of a can’t-miss prospect over the summer and in camp, has not disappointed through five weeks. He is leading Westmoreland County in passing...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 25, 2024
High schools Football Thursday’s schedule City League Westinghouse at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Seneca Valley at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Class 5A Allegheny Six Baldwin at South Fayette, 7 p.m. Moon at Bethel Park,...
High school roundup for Sept. 25, 2024: Peters Township defends top spot in section with win over Canon-McMillan
Camryn Klein converted a penalty kick and Milena Gill and Julia Spergel also scored as Peters Township (10-0-1, 5-0-1) strengthened its hold on first place in Section 2-4A girls soccer with a 3-1 win over Canon-McMillan (7-2-1, 3-2-1) on Wednesday. Ambridge 1, Hopewell 1 – Norah Marchionda scored for Ambridge...
Penn-Trafford’s Alexis Brown has full-circle performance 1 year after injury in win over Latrobe
Almost one year to the day — on the same field, against the same opponent — Alexis Brown had a full-circle experience. It came with nerves and tension, as well as adrenaline and relief. But it also came with a brace, much different than the one on her knee. Brown,...
