Sports
Defending WPIAL champion Peters Township not looking past next opponent
August 9, 2024
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 8, 2024
August 8, 2024
High schools
Springdale girls soccer sets big goal: ‘We want gold this year’
Hailey Marchlewski remembers how she and her Springdale girls soccer teammates felt after a pair of tough postseason setbacks, first by one goal to Freedom in the WPIAL Class A semifinals and then to rival Riverview, 3-1, in the PIAA quarterfinals.
New coach DeVito eager to build up Norwin girls soccer team
While she grasps for similarities between the girls soccer programs at Penn Hills and Norwin, Ashley DeVito continually finds herself recognizing the differences.
Wrestler Spencer Lee wins twice, advances to Olympic semifinals
Spencer Lee began his journey in the 2024 Olympics with a pair of victories Thursday in Paris.
Resurgent Latrobe has star power for move back to Class 5A
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
Woodland Hills looks to give Scoop Smith more help, return to playoffs
Getting the ball to Scoop Smith was the best option any time Woodland Hills’ offense faced a tough spot and needed a big play.
Penn-Trafford looks to bounce back, meet lofty expectations
When a team wins WPIAL and PIAA titles, expectations within the football program are set high.
Gateway to follow veteran offensive linemen to success in Class 5A
No matter which quarterback Gateway starts behind center or which running back carries the ball, the Gators know their success is on the line.
Kiski Area seeks return to postseason in move up to Class 5A
The Kiski Area football team made a move up to Class 5A in the offseason, but what Cavaliers veteran head coach Sam Albert hopes doesn’t change is his team’s ability to make the WPIAL playoffs.
Don’t forget about Franklin Regional in conference title race
Lance Getsy doesn’t seem to mind that people are overlooking his Franklin Regional football team.
Armstrong looking for new cast to step up as team makes jump to Class 5A
With a move up to Class 5A, Armstrong knows that this season will definitely be a tough one, with a new class and new section opponents.
Pack the Park in Vandergrift again will kick off girls volleyball season in A-K Valley
August 7, 2024
When Pack the Park, an early-season matchup between the Kiski Area and Norwin girls volleyball teams on the outdoor courts at Kennedy Park in Vandergrift, began in 2021, Tim Toy had a vision that it would be an annual event to celebrate the start of each fall season.
Greensburg Central Catholic baseball player Anthony Grippo commits to Penn State
A new NCAA recruiting rule kicked in earlier this month.
Pieces in place for another strong season at Pine-Richland
Editor’s note: Trib HSSN will publish team-by-team previews for one conference per day until the start of the high school football season Aug. 23.
Fox Chapel putting in work to end losing streak
Fox Chapel senior offensive tackle Blake Kuhn believes the Foxes have put in plenty of work to halt a lengthy losing streak. But for the time and effort to build into something greater, Fox Chapel needs victories.
In transition year, Shaler out to earn respect
Joe Rispoli doesn’t want anyone to think the Shaler football team’s transition to a new generation of players will mean a dip in performance level. Rispoli represents what the Titans hope can lead to success. They have a number of versatile players who can handle many jobs.
Plum football again adjusts to new set of conference opponents
The last three realignment cycles have brought change for the Plum football team.
With Julian Dugger era over, Penn Hills looks for new cast of stars
Turning the page to a new quarterback wasn’t going to be easy for the Penn Hills football program. For the previous four seasons, the Indians could depend on Julian Dugger, now a freshman at Pitt, to lead the offense.
Fueled by large senior class, North Hills eyes return to playoffs
There’s a little bit of Mike Tomlin in North Hills coach Pat Carey’s mentality.
