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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 1, 2022: Top teams meet on busy night of boys soccer
Welcome to September, where the thought of fall colors and cooler temperatures down the road may help deal with another summer-like day around the various district athletic fields. Thursday marks another busy evening of boys soccer section action around the WPIAL. Some of the better matches on the pitch on...
Franklin Regional buckles down, makes early goal stand up in win over Penn-Trafford
Get a goal on the board early, possess the ball and make defensive stops. Franklin Regional checked all three boxes in its Section 3-3A opener Wednesday night at Penn-Trafford. “We’re going to play a lot of games this way,” Panthers coach Scott Arnold said. Senior winger Natalie Ribar scored off...
Westmoreland County boys soccer notebook: New coach putting stamp on Franklin Regional program
Hired very late in the process, Lukas Petersen is still getting to know his players, implement the basics of his system and make the Franklin Regional boys soccer program his own. He had been with the team for less than a month when the season opened Aug. 26. The No....
With shackles off, expect big goal totals from Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer
One of the first directives Rob Fabean put into place when he took over the Greensburg Central Catholic boys soccer team last season was his three-goal rule. Once a player scored three times in a game, a hat trick achieved, that player was asked to back off and let someone...
Trib 10: Aliquippa tops season’s 1st power rankings
With Zero results in the books, so to speak, which district teams are feeling enough power to earn a spot in the first Trib 10 of the 2022 season? If you are familiar with the weekly power rankings, you know there are no rules and no boundaries in selecting the...
Burrell turns back the clock, brings old-school offense into matchup with Deer Lakes
Burrell High School wasn’t even around in the 1950s. But the Bucs used a 1950s-style offense in their season opener last Friday against Jeannette. Burrell ran 51 plays: 50 rushing and one passing. It resulted in a 31-10 victory against Jeannette. Bucs coach Shawn Liotta loves the wide-open passing game...
Before A-K Valley teams kick off Week 1, The Birdie breaks out his hot air detector
Last week: 10-1 Season: 10-1 (90.9%) The Birdie has developed a lot of things during his time as a professional high school football prognosticator. A deep appreciation for the Wing-T. Carpal tunnel syndrome. A gut. But there’s one trait Birdie has honed more than any other. He’s got an excellent...
2022 Western Pa. high school football schedule for Week 1
Friday WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. (HSSN, 1450 AM) Nonconference Albert Gallatin at Carrick, 7 p.m. Aliquippa at Armstrong, 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Ambridge at Freedom, 7:30 p.m. (HSSN, 1460 AM) Avella at Bentworth, 7 p.m. (HSSN, 95.3 FM) Avonworth at Central Valley, 7 p.m. (HSSN*) Beaver...
Westmoreland County football players to watch in 2022 Week 1
Robert Fulton Latrobe, Sr., RB/OLB The 5-foot-11, 205-pound senior began his Wildcats career with a bang Friday night. The Central Catholic transfer rushed for 209 yards and five touchdowns in helping Latrobe defeat Derry, 55-0. Payton Molter Jeannette, Jr., QB The 5-9, 174-yard junior had a solid first game against...
Latrobe-FR matchup to answer questions about game-scrimmage debate
Which is more beneficial for a high school football team in Week Zero: playing an actual game or participating in a scrimmage? The PIAA gives schools the option, and most play a game. A few don’t. One of the big questions heading into Friday’s nonconference matchup between Latrobe and Franklin...
Westmoreland County don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 1
Nonconference Connellsville (1-0) at Hempfield (1-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Bill Abraham Field at Spartan Stadium, Hempfield Connellsville forced seven turnovers, which helped it end a 17-game losing streak with a 16-13 win over Albert Gallatin. Benjamin Zavatchan kicked a 40-yard field goal, and sophomore running back Xavier Malone rushed...
The Birdie has some pet peeves with Westmoreland County football
Last week: 10-0 (100%) Season: 10-0 (100%) The Birdie, long in the tooth and the written word, has plenty of pet peeves. “Mister Perfect” hates Crocs and slides at practice. He doesn’t like it when people wear pajamas to the grocery store. He frowns when people say, “I’m not going...
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2022 Week 1
Nonconference Blackhawk (0-1) at Highlands (1-0) 7 p.m. Friday, at Golden Rams Stadium, Natrona Heights Blackhawk got on the board late in Friday’s 22-7 loss to neighboring rival Beaver Falls as quarterback Alex Prichard connected with Sam Stewart for a 22-yard touchdown. … Highlands topped University Prep for the second...
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2022 Week 1
Luke Bombalski Highlands, jr., RB/LB Bombalski broke out last year as a bruising runner for the Golden Rams, and last Friday, he picked up where he left off with 23 carries for 130 yards and three touchdowns in Highlands’ 34-12 victory over University Prep. Bombalski also recorded five tackles, including...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 30, 2022
High schools Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Nonconference Aliquippa at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Freedom, 7:30 p.m. Avonworth at Central Valley, 7 p.m. Avella at Bentworth, 7 p.m. Beaver at Beaver Falls, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Blackhawk...
High school roundup for Aug. 30, 2022: Seneca Valley surges past Fox Chapel
Beaux Lizewski scored the tie-breaking goal with less than 12 minutes left to lead Seneca Valley to a 3-1 victory over Fox Chapel in Section 1-4A boys soccer Tuesday night. Ben Randall and Adam Conrad also scored for the Raiders (3-0, 1-0). George Tabor found the net for the Foxes...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 31, 2022: South Hills soccer showdown in spotlight
We close out the month of August with another busy evening of WPIAL girls soccer on the pitch. One of the top district matches Wednesday has Bethel Park hosting neighboring Peters Township. Both teams won their section openers Monday as Bethel Park edged Norwin, 2-1, while Peters Township shut out...
Trib HSSN State Football Rankings for Aug. 30, 2022
Another high school football season is upon us as we present the first edition of the 2022 Trib HSSN PIAA weekly state rankings. We left off in 2021 with six champions crowned in Hershey, an unprecedented four WPIAL teams winning state gold. Mt. Lebanon (6A), Penn-Trafford (5A), Aliquippa (4A) and...
Norwin girls soccer players seek healthier trip through section schedule
Injuries took a toll on Norwin last year to the point where the girls soccer team rarely had the same set lineup on the field. The inconsistency led to a pair of losses to upstart Latrobe — now a Class 3A team — and a second-place finish in Section 3-4A....
Westmoreland soccer notebook: Norwin set to host Moe Rosensteel Kickoff Classic
Norwin will host the inaugural Moe Rosensteel Memorial Kickoff Classic on Saturday at Knights Stadium. The classic, named for the late Katelyn “Moe” Rosensteel, a standout player at Ringgold whose father, Ed, used to coach at Greensburg Central Catholic, will feature three girls games: Ringgold vs. Hickory (noon), Thomas Jefferson...
Greensburg Central Catholic girls aim to continue golf dynasty under new coach
In what has been an astounding run of success in WPIAL girls golf, Greensburg Central Catholic has won seven consecutive championships since its program began in 2015. A dynastic 7 for 7. The Centurions are hoping to make it eight titles in a row this fall, but they are competing...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 29, 2022
High schools Football Friday’s schedule WPIAL Class 6A North Allegheny at Canon-McMillan, 7 p.m. Nonconference Aliquippa at Armstrong, 7 p.m. Ambridge at Freedom, 7:30 p.m. Avonworth at Central Valley, 7 p.m. Avella at Bentworth, 7 p.m. Beaver at Beaver Falls, 7 p.m. Bethel Park at Mt. Lebanon, 7 p.m. Blackhawk...
High school roundup for Aug. 29, 2022: Bethel Park girls soccer snags comeback win
Grace Ferency scored the winning goal in the final minute of regulation to lead Bethel Park to a 2-1 victory over Norwin in Section 2-4A girls soccer Monday night. Eva Blatz scored the tying goal for the Black Hawks (1-0, 1-0) with less than four minutes left. Evelyn Moore scored...
Kiski Area tops Norwin at special season-opening volleyball match
It went from “Pack the Park” to “Jam the Gym” on Monday at Kiski Area. The original plans for an outdoor volleyball match between Kiski Area and Norwin at Vandergrift’s Kennedy Park were moved to the Kiski gym because of late afternoon thunderstorms. Despite the quick move, both teams provided...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Aug. 30, 2022: Section play begins in boys soccer
Ready or not, the WPIAL begins its section schedule for the 2022 boys high school soccer season Tuesday. Thirty-six of the district’s 105 boys soccer teams will not only be opening up section play Tuesday, but also it will be their season opener. Similar to the girls side, the biggest...
