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Where Penn State’s recruits stand a week after James Franklin’s firing
Penn State has 21 high school seniors who remain committed in its Class of 2026 after coach James Franklin was fired Oct. 12. Though, many members of that group are “exploring other options” and visiting alternate suitors in the Power 4 conferences. Fort Cherry safety Matt Sieg and Imani Christian...
High school sports schedules for Oct. 20, 2025
High schools Hockey PIHL Monday’s schedule Class 3A Central Catholic vs Franklin Regional at Palmer Imaging Arena, 7:10 p.m. Class 2A Hempfield vs Norwin at Palmer Imaging Arena, 9:10 p.m. Class A Westmont Hilltop vs Avonworth at Baierl Ice Complex, 7 p.m. Blackhawk vs Moon at RMU Island Sports Center,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Oct. 20, 2025: Rematches highlight 4A girls soccer 1st round
The opening round of the 2025 WPIAL soccer playoffs continues Monday with first round matches in three brackets, including girls Class 4A. There are only four first round matches slated in the opening round as the top four seeds; No. 1 Peters Township (14-2-2), No. 2 Seneca Valley (10-3-2), No....
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Oct. 20, 2025
The “Stretch Run” of the high school football season concludes while the district postseason begins in four other WPIAL fall sports this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has video and audio coverage of Week 9 of this high school football season, with nearly 30 WPIAL,...
Trib HSSN football player of the week for Oct. 19, 2025Video
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Tyler Eber School – Thomas Jefferson Class – Junior Height/weight – 5-foot-11, 183 pounds Position – Running back, linebacker #Earned – If there is anyone who could have used a soak over the weekend, it was Thomas Jefferson bell cow running back...
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Several contenders prepare for state golf tournament
There have only been three PIAA boys golf champions from Westmoreland County in the 87-year history of the state championships. The PIAA finals are set for Oct. 20 at Penn State, and the county will be well represented as several players eye the title. Latrobe senior Jack Sacriponte, senior Max...
Westmoreland County soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 20, 2025
WPIAL soccer playoffs Boys Class 2A First round 12-Elizabeth Forward (11-7) at 5-Mt. Pleasant (14-4) 6:30 p.m. Monday, Viking Stadium, Mt. Pleasant Winner plays: Winner of 13-McGuffey (12-6)/4-Avonworth (15-2-1) on Thursday in quarterfinals Players to watch: Aiden Davis, Elizabeth Forward; Tyke Snyder, Mt. Pleasant Throw-ins: Elizabeth Forward is the third-place...
A-K Valley soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 20, 2025
WPIAL soccer playoffs Boys Class 2A First round 11-Central Valley (12-5) at 6-Deer Lakes (14-3-1) 6:30 p.m. Monday, Lancer Stadium, West Deer Winner plays: Winner of 3-North Catholic (15-2-1)/14-Yough (13-5) on Thursday in quarterfinals (time/site TBD) Players to watch: Owen Shearer, Central Valley; Cuyler Crim, Deer Lakes Throw-ins: Central Valley...
2025 WPIAL playoff picture, clinchings through Week 8
One week remains in the 2025 WPIAL football regular season with plenty of district postseason berths and conference crowns still up for grabs. This is the second year of the new look WPIAL football playoffs where wild card teams have expanded and are no longer figured out by the mathematical...
Strong goaltending helps Quaker Valley hockey get off to solid start
Quaker Valley’s Ian Lorang faced 50 shots in his team’s first two PIHL games this season. The senior goalkeeper didn’t let even one slip past him while playing the full 102 minutes against the Bulldogs and Spartans. The Quakers blanked Meadville, 4-0, and Montour, 5-0, in the first week of...
Shaler inducts latest class into Athletic Hall of Fame
Shaler Area School District welcomed the 2025 class into its Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony Oct. 4. Julia Bernesser (volleyball, track and field), Bri Dobson (softball), former superintendent Don Lee, and Tim Giel (wrestling) and the 2005 softball team were honored with a reception and induction ceremony. The...
Excitement for WPIAL title defense builds for section champ Quaker Valley
They almost make it look too easy at times. Oh yes, they work as tediously on the practice pitch, if not moreso, as any WPIAL team. And as the defending WPIAL Class 2A champions, they are talent-driven with three seniors, seven juniors, 12 sophomores plus a small but strong freshman...
‘Never satisfied’ Quaker Valley boys build late-season momentum
Sensational, simply sensational. The answer to the question, “Who has strung together a 15-game unbeaten streak prior to the postseason?” is Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team. After two early season blips on their radar, the Quakers did not lose a game in September (9-0-1) and October (5-0) in ringing up...
Penn-Trafford profile: Senior hockey player Ben Zierski
Q: Do you play another sport? A: Yes, I play golf but not on a team. Q: What is your best round and where? A: I shot a 39 at Manor Valley. Q: How old were you when you started playing hockey? A: I was 4. I did not like...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Ben Grabowski keys win over rival Franklin Regional
Junior Ben Grabowski rushed for 172 yards on just four carries and scored three touchdowns to lead the Warriors to a 48-14 victory against Franklin Regional in a WPIAL Class 5A Big East Conference battle on Oct. 10. Quarterbacks Nate Desmond and Cody Yacamelli each tossed touchdown passes. Landyn Stikkel...
Shaler moves in right direction with win over nemesis North Hills
The North Hills game has never been an easy night for the Shaler football team. The Indians inflicted plenty of pain on the Titans over the past 13 seasons. Shaler senior wide receiver Jonathan Saban insisted that meant they had a different approach at practice leading up to their Northeast...
Shaler barges back into boys soccer playoffs with breakthrough season
The Shaler boys soccer program just didn’t sneak back into the WPIAL playoffs after an extended absence. The Titans were in a tight race for the Section 1-3A crown going into their final two section matches of the season. While Shaler wasn’t able to secure a late-season win over Hampton...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Stingy goalkeeper leads Sewickley Academy girls
One of the highlights of the Sewickley Academy girl soccer team’s regular season was the effort displayed by sophomore goalkeeper Gabby Edmunds. The 16-year-old Edmunds and the Panthers were 11-0 in Section 3-A and 14-1 overall with nine shutouts with one game remaining in the regular season. “A big thank...
Sewickley Academy plays ‘tougher brand of soccer’ en route to playoffs
Sewickley Academy’s boys soccer team didn’t let a few bumps in the road derail it in its quest to advance to the WPIAL playoffs. For instance, Neshannock edged Sewickley, 3-2, on Oct. 13 to bump the Panthers out of a potential tie for first with Beaver County Christian in Section...
Girls soccer team restores the roar at Sewickley Academy
A tradition continues. With one game remaining, the Sewickley Academy girls soccer team was 14-1 overall, 11-0 in Section 3-A and ranked No. 1 in Class A. The Panthers were hoping to take a 13-game winning streak into the WPIAL playoffs. “The players are focused on what they want to...
Strong WPIAL showing sends Sewickley Academy freshman golfer to states
Sewickley Academy’s Trey Susa has enjoyed an outstanding freshman season on the links. Susa tied for third place at the WPIAL Class 2A boys golf tournament Sept. 30 at Valley Brook Country Club. After carding a first-round 76 score Sept. 22 at Hill Crest Country Club, Susa finished with a...
‘Incredible’ race from Jonah Montagnese leads Quaker Valley runners to MAC title
Jonah Montagnese shifted into cruise control toward the end of the Midwestern Athletic Conference cross country championships to lead Quaker Valley to the 2025 boys team title. The fleet-footed QV junior crossed the finish line in 15:26.9 at Brush Creek Park to defeat runner-up Lucas Bleakney of Ellwood City with...
Traditionally tough WPIAL rivalry produces stunning final score — 5 things we learned in Week 8
There were close to a dozen lopsided shutouts this week, but one final score stood out from the rest. Pine-Richland 67, North Allegheny 0. Traditionally a tough WPIAL rivalry game between neighbors in the north, this one wasn’t close. Bolstered by the return of two injured seniors, the Rams scored...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Olivia Bigger, Riverview’s Greg Morse
Olivia Bigger School: Plum Class: Senior Sport: Soccer Claim to fame: In the final two games of the regular season, Bigger tallied three goals and two assists, helping Plum (15-1, 12-0) end on a six-game winning streak. Two of those goals came against section rival Greensburg Salem. As a result,...
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Apollo-Ridge completes turnaround with playoff berth
Apollo-Ridge has gone from a one-win season in 2024 to qualifying for the WPIAL playoffs. The Vikings’ turnaround continued Friday when they clinched the postseason berth with a 45-34 Allegheny Conference victory over South Park, last year’s WPIAL Class 2A champion. Apollo-Ridge (6-3, 4-1) and Steel Valley (6-3, 4-1) are...
