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Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 1
Nonconference Connellsville (1-0) at Hempfield (1-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Bill Abraham Field at Spartan Stadium, Hempfield Connellsville forced seven turnovers, which helped it end a 17-game losing streak with a 16-13 win over Albert Gallatin. Benjamin Zavatchan kicked a 40-yard field goal, and sophomore running back Xavier Malone rushed...
The Birdie has some pet peeves with Westmoreland County football
Last week: 10-0 (100%) Season: 10-0 (100%) The Birdie, long in the tooth and the written word, has plenty of pet peeves. “Mister Perfect” hates Crocs and slides at practice. He doesn’t like it when people wear pajamas to the grocery store. He frowns when people say, “I’m not going...
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 1
Nonconference Blackhawk (0-1) at Highlands (1-0) 7 p.m. Friday, at Golden Rams Stadium, Natrona Heights Blackhawk got on the board late in Friday’s 22-7 loss to neighboring rival Beaver Falls as quarterback Alex Prichard connected with Sam Stewart for a 22-yard touchdown. … Highlands topped University Prep for the second...
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2022 Week 1
Luke Bombalski Highlands, jr., RB/LB Bombalski broke out last year as a bruising runner for the Golden Rams, and last Friday, he picked up where he left off with 23 carries for 130 yards and three touchdowns in Highlands’ 34-12 victory over University Prep. Bombalski also recorded five tackles, including...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 30, 2022
High schools Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Nonconference Aliquippa at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Freedom, 7:30 p.m. Avonworth at Central Valley, 7 p.m. Avella at Bentworth, 7 p.m. Beaver at Beaver Falls, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Blackhawk...
High school roundup for Aug. 30, 2022: Seneca Valley surges past Fox Chapel
Beaux Lizewski scored the tie-breaking goal with less than 12 minutes left to lead Seneca Valley to a 3-1 victory over Fox Chapel in Section 1-4A boys soccer Tuesday night. Ben Randall and Adam Conrad also scored for the Raiders (3-0, 1-0). George Tabor found the net for the Foxes...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2022: South Hills soccer showdown in spotlight
We close out the month of August with another busy evening of WPIAL girls soccer on the pitch. One of the top district matches Wednesday has Bethel Park hosting neighboring Peters Township. Both teams won their section openers Monday as Bethel Park edged Norwin, 2-1, while Peters Township shut out...
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Aug. 30, 2022
Another high school football season is upon us as we present the first edition of the 2022 Trib HSSN PIAA weekly state rankings. We left off in 2021 with six champions crowned in Hershey, an unprecedented four WPIAL teams winning state gold. Mt. Lebanon (6A), Penn-Trafford (5A), Aliquippa (4A) and...
Norwin girls soccer players seek healthier trip through section schedule
Injuries took a toll on Norwin last year to the point where the girls soccer team rarely had the same set lineup on the field. The inconsistency led to a pair of losses to upstart Latrobe — now a Class 3A team — and a second-place finish in Section 3-4A....
Westmoreland soccer notebook: Norwin set to host Moe Rosensteel Kickoff Classic
Norwin will host the inaugural Moe Rosensteel Memorial Kickoff Classic on Saturday at Knights Stadium. The classic, named for the late Katelyn “Moe” Rosensteel, a standout player at Ringgold whose father, Ed, used to coach at Greensburg Central Catholic, will feature three girls games: Ringgold vs. Hickory (noon), Thomas Jefferson...
Greensburg Central Catholic girls aim to continue golf dynasty under new coach
In what has been an astounding run of success in WPIAL girls golf, Greensburg Central Catholic has won seven consecutive championships since its program began in 2015. A dynastic 7 for 7. The Centurions are hoping to make it eight titles in a row this fall, but they are competing...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 29, 2022
High schools Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Nonconference Aliquippa at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Freedom, 7:30 p.m. Avonworth at Central Valley, 7 p.m. Avella at Bentworth, 7 p.m. Beaver at Beaver Falls, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Blackhawk...
High school roundup for Aug. 29, 2022: Bethel Park girls soccer snags comeback win
Grace Ferency scored the winning goal in the final minute of regulation to lead Bethel Park to a 2-1 victory over Norwin in Section 2-4A girls soccer Monday night. Eva Blatz scored the tying goal for the Black Hawks (1-0, 1-0) with less than four minutes left. Evelyn Moore scored...
Kiski Area tops Norwin at special season-opening volleyball match
It went from “Pack the Park” to “Jam the Gym” on Monday at Kiski Area. The original plans for an outdoor volleyball match between Kiski Area and Norwin at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park were moved to the Kiski gym because of late afternoon thunderstorms. Despite the quick move, both teams provided...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 30, 2022: Section play begins in boys soccer
Ready or not, the WPIAL begins its section schedule for the 2022 boys high school soccer season Tuesday. Thirty-six of the district’s 105 boys soccer teams will not only be opening up section play Tuesday, but also it will be their season opener. Similar to the girls side, the biggest...
Trib HSSN football team of the week for 2022 Week Zero
The Mars football program had a rare down year in 2021. The Fightin’ Planets not only missed the postseason for only the fifth time in the last 30 years, but they also finished 2-8 overall with one of those wins coming via forfeit. The offseason brought major change as the...
Mohawk cancels Week 1 football game, Quaker Valley seeks new opponent
Mohawk canceled its football game for the second week in a row as authorities investigate hazing allegations involving the team. The Lawrence County District Attorney and Mohawk School District officials have said they’re investigating the conduct of team members. The Warriors were scheduled to host Quaker Valley on Friday in...
Volleyball coaches association releases 2022 Week 1 WPIAL girls rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released its inaugural WPIAL top-10 poll for the 2022 girls volleyball season Monday morning, and North Allegheny (Class 4A), Thomas Jefferson (Class 3A), Freeport (Class 2A) and Bishop Canevin (Class A) are at the top of their specific rankings. The season kicked off this...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 29, 2022: Girls soccer section play begins
Three days into another girls high school soccer season, the district rolls out the red carpet on the start of section play around the WPIAL on Monday. For two-thirds of the 98 District 7 soccer teams, their section opener also will be their season opener. The biggest change after realignment...
High school scores, schedules for Aug. 28, 2022
High schools Football Sunday’s result Battle at the Beach (at Ocean City, N.J.) Millvale, N.J. 41, Thomas Jefferson 10 Soccer Boys Sunday’s results Chartiers-Houston Tournament McGuffey 1, Chartiers-Houston 0 Steel Valley 3, Waynesburg 0 Pine-Richland Tournament Moon 3, Franklin Regional 2 North Allegheny 1, Winchester Thurston 0 Pine-Richland 3, Penn-Trafford...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 29, 2022
With opening weekend of the high school football season in the rearview mirror, we extend the scholastic sports menu this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has video and audio coverage of Week 1, with nearly 30 WPIAL, District 6, D-9 and D-10 high school...
Westmoreland high school notebook: Flickinger stepping down as Derry baseball coach
Derry baseball coach John Flickinger is stepping down after 11 years at the position. “Flick,” who coached for 23 years overall with the program, is leaving to spend more time with his family. A 1992 Trojans alum, he will go out on top, in a sense. He led Derry to...
Kiski Area, Norwin volleyball teams ready to play outdoors again
The Kiski Area and Norwin girls volleyball teams kick off their seasons Monday evening, and for the second year in a row, the rivals will take their nonsection matchup outside. The Cavaliers and Knights expect a big crowd and good weather for the Pack the Park Volleyball Classic, an event...
Trib HSSN Football Player of the Week 2022: Week Zero
At Penn-Trafford, they love their green and gold. Last season, Carter Green helped lead the Warriors to the school’s first WPIAL and PIAA football championships with 1,265 yards passing and 1,155 yards rushing. After Green graduated in the spring, P-T coach John Ruane decided to stay Greene and moved now...
Gateway girls soccer under new leadership
The Gateway girls soccer program experienced transition in the offseason as Kelly Bender stepped down as varsity head coach after six seasons to concentrate on family and professional work changes. Those at Gateway looking for the new coach ultimately didn’t have to go far to find the person they ended...
