Sports
5 things to watch in Week 3: Conference openers arrive for many WPIAL football teams
September 12, 2024
WPIAL schedule-makers gave everyone at least a couple of warm-ups to start the schedule. Now, the majority of WPIAL teams will jump into conference play.
High school roundup for Sept. 11, 2024: Peters Township, Upper St. Clair battle to draw
September 11, 2024
When the top two teams in the Section 2-4A girls soccer standings met Wednesday night, nothing was settled.
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 12, 2024: Westinghouse looks to keep rolling
While conference games kick off for many WPIAL teams this weekend, Week 3 of the high school football season begins with the second league game in the City League for both Westinghouse and Perry.
Greensburg Salem brings back Paul Sapotichne as boys basketball coach
When Paul Sapotichne left the Greensburg Salem boys basketball program after 29 years, he left one win shy of 400 at the school.
Trunzo, Latrobe defense stiffen for tight win over Norwin
Several Latrobe girls soccer players sang the national anthem Tuesday night before a boys home soccer game.
No. 3 Springdale girls soccer beats No. 1 Riverview in overtime
Scoring opportunities were at a premium Wednesday evening when cross-river rivals Riverview and Springdale met in a matchup of two of the top three ranked girls soccer teams in WPIAL Class A.
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 3
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A-K Valley high school football matchups for 2024 Week 3
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for the A-K Valley in Week 3 of the 2024 season:
Kicking and screaming, The Birdie makes his Week 3 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 7-2
2024 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 3
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Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2024 Week 3
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Recent history suggests Franklin Regional-Latrobe matchup will be a slugfest
Even though Latrobe and Franklin Regional don’t have a deep history, they’ve played annually since 2016, and six of the past eight games have been barnburners.
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2024 Week 3
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Westmoreland County in Week 3 of the 2024 season:
Times have changed as The Birdie makes his Westmoreland County Week 3 picks
Last week: 9-3 (75%)
Trib 10: Top teams in WPIAL power rankings gaining steam
The storms keep coming.
‘Nothing else really needs to be said’: Deer Lakes aims to buck history in meeting with Freeport
Deer Lakes will attempt to start a season 4-0 for only the second time in school history.
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: Former Monessen standout, 25, takes WPIAL coaching job
California has one of the youngest coaches in the state — and one of the better goal scorers in recent Monessen history.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 10, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Sept. 10, 2024: Fox Chapel stops Seneca Valley in 4A showdown
September 10, 2024
Aidan Stein and Chase Carney scored to lead Fox Chapel to a 2-1 victory over Seneca Valley in a matchup of top teams in Section 3-4A boys soccer Tuesday. The Foxes (4-1-1, 2-0) built a 2-0 lead before Owen Eastgate scored to bring the Raiders (5-2, 1-1) back within a goal.
Latrobe makes 1st-half goal stand up in boys soccer win over Penn-Trafford
Latrobe strengthened its lead in Section 3-3A boys soccer with a first-half goal and steady play from its defense.
