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Norwin’s Daniel Maddock battles for possession against Warwick during a PIAA Class 4A first-round playoff game last season.

‘Strongest core of seniors’ has Norwin boys soccer ready for run at repeat

August 31, 2024

With an experienced group of seniors as a pillar, Norwin has its eyes on a WPIAL Class 4A repeat.

North Allegheny’s Molly Robertson scores past Unionville’s Leah Wiswell during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.

North Allegheny girls volleyball chasing 8th straight PIAA title

Here is an easy way to put a state championship streak in perspective.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 30, 2024

High schools

Bethel Park’s Ja Vaughn Moore works out during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Bethel Park..

High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars

Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night.

Players from Thomas Jefferson and Central Valley meet at midfield for the coin toss before their game Aug. 30, 2024, at Central Valley.

Thomas Jefferson rides running game past Central Valley

A rainy night played into the hands of Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with the run game, leading to a 27-13 victory over Central Valley.

Peters Twp. quarterback Nolan DiLucia signals a first down after a carry during the Indians’ first drive against McKeesport on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Peters.

Peters Township punishes McKeesport with defense, running game

Peters Township knows a little about running the football, too.

Elizabeth Forward’s Charles Nigut scores a touchdown during a game against Highlands on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Highlands.

Trib HSSN’s 2024 Week 1 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving

Top performers for Week 1 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.

Woodland Hills football stadium the Wolvarena in Turtle Creek.

Woodland Hills-Penn Hills game suspended with Wolverines ahead

August 30, 2024

The football game between Woodland Hills and Penn Hills was stopped with 10 minutes, 50 seconds remaining following a shooting two-tenths of a mile down the street in the CVS parking lot on Lynn Avenue in Turtle Creek.

Yough comes alive in 2nd half to beat Charleroi, improve to 2-0

Some football experts say that the most important drives in a football game are the ones right after halftime.

Football players from Aliquippa and Belle Vernon line up for the coin toss before their game Aug. 30, 2024, at Aliquippa’s Heinz Field.

Weather cancels anticipated Aliquippa-Belle Vernon matchup

The highly anticipated nonconference matchup between defending WPIAL and PIAA champions didn’t make it very far due to Mother Nature on Friday night at Heinz Field in Aliquippa.

Football players from Franklin Regional (left) and Hempfield line up for the coin toss before their game Aug. 30, 2024, at Hempfield.

Franklin Regional rides all-around performance past Hempfield; Detruf returns

Classic ingredients can go a long way on a high school football Friday night.

Greensburg Salem’s Dominic Rosensteel pulls in a touchdown pass from Brody Chismar against Ligonier Valley on Friday.

Greensburg Salem pulls away to rout Ligonier Valley, improves to 2-0

Greensburg Salem fell behind early for the second consecutive game.

Captains for Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Central Catholic meet for the coin toss before their game Friday night.

Mt. Pleasant wins high-scoring, OT affair against Greensburg Central Catholic

It was another high-scoring affair between Mt. Pleasant and Greensburg Central Catholic, and this year’s iteration took double overtime.

Zier Williams, Deer Lakes take down Class 2A No. 3 South Park

Deer Lakes rode the legs of Zier Williams to outlast Class 2A No. 3 ranked South Park, 35-22, in a nonconference football game Friday night.

Riverview’s Max Kratt pulls in a catch for a touchdown as Valley’s Derek Hassim defends during the first half Friday.

Riverview makes late stop on 2-point attempt to hold off Valley

After rallying from down two scores entering the fourth quarter, Valley found itself just a 2-point conversion away from forcing overtime and completing the comeback.

Players from Shady Side Academy, from left, Nico Gryzmkowski, Jack Bellinotti and Rason Bookert, head to midfield for the coin toss before a game against Burrell on Aug. 30, 2024, at Burrell.

Led by line, Shady Side Academy runs past Burrell

The Shady Side Bulldogs barked up the right tree. Cam Mallory, Darrin Haynes and Shady Side Academy bulldozed Burrell, defeating it 42-7 at Buccaneer Stadium.