Sports
North Allegheny slow-pitch softball working for postseason success
September 14, 2024
Members of North Allegheny’s slow-pitch softball team remember how they felt after the 2023 season ended — on the losing end of a 3-1 decision to Plum in the WPISL quarterfinals.
North Allegheny notebook: NA water polo shines at host tournament
North Allegheny’s boys water polo team finished 4-0 at its host tournament Sept. 6-7.
Franklin Regional girls tennis keeps rolling under new coach
There is a new face at the helm of the Franklin Regional girls tennis program.
Franklin Regional notebook: Devola brothers team up for Panthers
Franklin Regional senior lineman Andrew Devola experienced a special moment with his two brothers in the second game of the football season at Hempfield.
Hampton triathlete covers distance to school’s hall of fame
Angie Raimondi admits her high school career lacked enough to earn a spot in the Hampton Athletic Hall of Fame.
Aquinas Academy field hockey gets off to fast start with WPIAL title in its sights
One of the first things new Aquinas Academy field hockey coach Albert Casas told his players is that “winning is a consequence, not a goal.”
Fox Chapel girls volleyball team leaning on experience in quest to return to playoffs
The Fox Chapel girls volleyball team is fortunate to have so much experience at the top of the lineup.
Strong start has Fox Chapel girls tennis in hunt for Section 3-3A title
Fox Chapel girls tennis coach Alex Slezak is glad his veteran group of players have a close rival in-section to push them. This season, the Foxes and Shady Side Academy are on a collision course to play for the Section 3-3A title on Sept. 23. Both teams are undefeated in section thus far.
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Mia Williams, Greensburg Salem’s Luke Sikora
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Missing its top 3 running backs, Pine-Richland fends off North Hills in Northeast opener
The Pine-Richland roster lists Jalen Neals as a wide receiver, but the versatile junior had a hint that his coaches were planning a position change.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 13, 2024
High schools
High school football roundup for Sept. 13, 2024: Sa’Nir Brooks helps carry No. 1 Aliquippa past No. 5 Mars
Sa’Nir Brooks ran for three touchdowns and Class 4A top-ranked Aliquippa took control in the second half to earn a 49-17 victory over No. 5 Mars (1-3) in a nonconference football game Friday night at Heinz Field.
Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 3 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 3 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Moon rallies for nonconference win vs. West Allegheny
Moon roared early and often in the second half Friday night, scoring 26 unanswered points on way to a 32-24 comeback win against West Allegheny at William “Rip” Scherer Field at Moon Tiger Stadium.
Behind TyVaughn Kershaw, Monessen grinds out conference win over Serra Catholic
September 13, 2024
In a tightly contested matchup Friday night, Monessen found a way to come from behind and edge Serra Catholic, 20-14, in the Black Hills Conference opener for both teams. Monessen improved to 4-0 overall.
McKeesport dominates Belle Vernon for 1st win of season
McKeesport’s football team had a big opportunity Friday night in its meeting with Belle Vernon.
Woodland Hills wins conference opener vs. Penn-Trafford
Mistakes and bad penalties. Those are what did Penn-Trafford in early, and it was never able to crawl back to within striking distance against Woodland Hills in the first game of Big East Conference play Friday.
Franklin Regional defense steals show in shutout of previously unbeaten Latrobe
Those looking for a high- scoring battle Friday at Murrysville went home disappointed.
Clairton rolls Greensburg Central Catholic in final game before stadium renovation
In its final home game before Neil C. Brown Stadium gets renovated, Clairton delivered a classic result. The Bears routed Greensburg Central Catholic, 47-0, to open Class A Eastern Conference play Friday night.
Big plays in passing game carry Montour past Knoch
Montour used its explosive offense to defeat Knoch, 44-14, in a nonconference game Friday at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium.
