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5 things to watch in Week 4 of high school football
The website MaxPreps.com predicted McKeesport would not only win a WPIAL title this year but also add a state championship. That prognostication came early last month, and the Tigers may very well celebrate their first PIAA title in 20 years come December. But an ankle injury to McKeesport junior Kemon...
Red-hot Avonworth brings diversified offense into matchup with high-scoring Hopewell
Avonworth’s offense relies on a group effort in more ways than one. Five different players have scored a touchdown this season, balancing out an attack that can both run and pass. But four different coaches could’ve called those scoring plays, adding another wrinkle to one of the WPIAL’s top offenses....
Late East Allegheny touchdown sinks Deer Lakes
With 49 seconds to go, East Allegheny finally got its break against Deer Lakes, and it came on a dump-off pass. Quarterback Cedric Mack Jr. threw a blooper to receiver Ronte Lawrence, who scrambled his way up the left side of the field. Even as he faced contact from three...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 18, 2025
High schools Football Thursday’s results City League Allderdice 20, Brashear 0 Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Norwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A Big East Gateway at Franklin Regional, 7 p.m. Kiski Area at Penn-Trafford, 7:30 p.m....
High school roundup for Sept. 18, 2025: Shaler boys stop Mars in OT
Alex Gaetano scored the winning goal in the second overtime to send Shaler to a 2-1 victory over Mars (6-4-1, 4-1-1) in Section 1-3A boys soccer Thursday night. Alex Martin Adler also scored for the Titans (6-3, 4-2). Avonworth 2, Beaver 1 – Nate Kline had a goal and an...
Plum swipes another 1-goal victory from NorwinVideo
Plum and Norwin have developed a rivalry since they were joined up in Section 1-4A and have made a habit out of stacking one-goal games against each other in recent seasons. They both are heavy hitters and perennial playoff teams, and both went into their latest encounter on matching six-game...
Shady Side Academy, Belle Vernon tennis stars 3-peat in WPIAL finals
It was not easy, a struggle at times, but Shady Side Academy junior Meriwether McCargo and Belle Vernon senior Gabrielli Dusi became three-time WPIAL girls tennis champions Thursday at North Allegheny. They become the 10th and 11th three-time WPIAL champions. McCargo put herself in position to be the second four-time...
Trib HSSN don’t miss high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4
Welcome to Week 4 of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season and another Friday night of warm weather at kickoff. Which stands to reason, since it’s the final night of high school football for the summer of 2025. Conference play continues in 12 of the 17 conferences in the WPIAL....
Leukemia survivor Marco Mangieri, 11, serves as inspiration for older siblings, Deer Lakes football team
Marco Mangieri is a healthy 11-year-old fifth-grade student and athlete in Deer Lakes School District. He loves playing basketball, baseball and flag football. A Lancers sports fan, Mangieri doesn’t hide the fact that he draws inspiration from following the athletic careers of older brothers, Dante and Luca, and older sister,...
Westmoreland County high school football notebook: Derry off to a good, gritty start
Smashmouth football is back at Derry, and coach Mike Arone is enjoying every second of it. A team with dirt under its fingernails and an old-school edge is 3-1 and gaining momentum for the start of Class 3A Interstate Conference play next week against Southmoreland. But it could be better....
Through the years: 10 years ago, undefeated Freeport kept chugging along
Each week throughout the high school football season, the Valley News Dispatch will take a look at the players, coaches and events that shaped our scholastic legacy. Freeport scored on its first five possessions and remained undefeated by rolling past Apollo-Ridge, 42-6, on Sept. 18, 2015. Ryan Weigold passed for...
Arrival of Stanley Cup champ Tyler Kennedy boosts Sewickley Academy hockey program
Tyler Kennedy adds high value and instant credibility to the Sewickley Academy hockey program. Kennedy spent nine years in the NHL where he played in more than 500 games for four teams. He was an integral member of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stanley Cup championship squad in 2009. Kennedy brings his...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 17, 2025
High schools Field hockey Wednesday’s results Class 2A Latrobe 2, Penn-Trafford 1 Football Thursday’s schedule City League Brashear at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Norwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A Big East Gateway...
What to watch for in high school sports on Sept. 18, 2025: City League action kicks off weekend
Week 4 of the high school football season and the final weekend of games of the summer kicks off with an old City League rivalry renewed on the South Side of Pittsburgh. The first of two District 8 contests over the next two days at Cupples Stadium pits Allderdice against...
Defending champs reach finals of WPIAL girls tennis tournament
For the third straight year, Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo and Penn-Trafford’s Mia Williams will meet for the WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis singles championship. Both players sliced through the bracket to meet again in the finals at 1 p.m. Thursday at North Allegheny. McCargo dropped two games in three...
High school roundup for Sept. 17, 2025: Moon gets past Montour in tense battle for 1st place
Riley Lafayette scored on a free kick with six minutes left to lift Moon to a 2-1 victory over Montour in a battle for first place in Section 2-3A girls soccer Wednesday night. Kendall Dydek opened the scoring for the Tigers (7-1, 6-0). Irelynn Hobbs scored for the Spartans (7-2,...
Mt. Pleasant uses surgical approach to run past Yough in latest dominating win
Yough wanted to play with aggression and spirit. Mt. Pleasant chose to lean on tactics. One approach was the clear winner, and so was the team that used it as No. 4-ranked Mt. Pleasant coasted to a 9-0 victory over the visiting Cougars in a Section 4-2A girls soccer matchup...
Westmoreland County high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 4
Player of the week Tristyn Tavares Norwin, Sr., QB The senior quarterback threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two in leading the Knights to a 56-13 win against Seneca Valley in the Class 6A opener last week. He completed 6 of 9 passes for 88 yards and he rushed...
Trib 10: 1st losses by top teams shake up football power rankings
Hard to believe, but we are knocking on the door of the midway point of the 2025 WPIAL football regular season. As we prepare for Week 4: There was some shuffling of the deck for teams in the mid to lower range of last week’s Trib 10. In the big...
The Birdie cuts back on the shenanigans and makes his Week 4 picks in the A-K Valley
Last week: 10-1 Season: 37-8 (82.2%) It’s not his specialty, but The Birdie learned a couple of things this week. The first lesson came when he perused his favorite social media sites after the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. “The most recent Guns N’ Roses album...
A-K Valley high school football players to watch for 2025 Week 4
Player of the week Danny King Freeport, Jr., QB/WR The Yellowjackets had numerous contributors to last Friday’s 58-7 dismantling of rival Deer Lakes, and King played a big part in helping his team improve to 4-0. King returned an interception 62 yards with 45 seconds left until halftime. The score...
2025 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 4
Thursday City League Brashear at Allderdice, 7 p.m. Friday WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield at Central Catholic, 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. North Allegheny at Norwin, 7 p.m. Class 5A Big East Gateway at Franklin Regional, 7 p.m. Kiski Area at Penn-Trafford, 7:30 p.m. Latrobe at Armstrong, 7...
The Birdie names names while making his Westmoreland County Week 4 picks
Last week: 13-1 Season: 35-15 (70%) The Birdie has many odd hobbies, some normal, some way out there, but perusing local rosters for the best names is one of his favorites. It keeps the high priest of the Westmoreland pigskin entertained. (As you know, it doesn’t take much.) “I put...
After 15 unsuccessful tries, could this finally be Norwin’s chance to beat North Allegheny?
Could this be the year that Norwin earns its first win against North Allegheny? Since the series started in 1998, North Allegheny has won all 15 meetings. But this is a different Norwin team. The No. 3-ranked Knights (3-1, 1-0) are averaging 41 points per game while allowing 13.5. No....
Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2025 Week 4
Here’s a look at the don’t-miss matchups for Week 4 in Westmoreland County: Class 6A No. 4 Hempfield (3-1, 0-1) vs. No. 1 Central Catholic (3-1, 1-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Titan Stadium, West Mifflin Last week: North Allegheny 56, Hempfield 13; Central Catholic 57, Mt. Lebanon 0 Last year’s meeting:...
