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Turnovers fuel Shenango in victory over Western Beaver
Points off turnovers proved to be the difference in Shenango’s home opener Saturday at Glenn “Pop” John Stadium. The Wildcats took advantage of two second-half interceptions that led to points and held on to beat Western Beaver, 21-14, in a Class 2A Midwestern Athletic Conference game. Leading 7-0 at halftime,...
Despite missing 2 top running backs, Laurel rolls over Bishop CanevinVideo
Laurel was missing its two leading rushers because of injuries heading into Saturday’s conference game against Bishop Canevin. But the No. 2-ranked Spartans didn’t miss a beat as they cruised to a 57-0 victory over the Crusaders (0-1, 0-3) at Dormont Stadium. Laurel scored touchdowns on all seven of its...
A-K Valley football notebook: Defense fueling undefeated Apollo-Ridge
It is said defense wins championships. It also often wins smaller battles, and Apollo-Ridge’s defense responded again Friday night in a 22-7 victory over Carlynton in a battle of unbeatens at Davis Field in Apollo. After surrendering an early touchdown, the Vikings (3-0) got in the board as senior Cam...
High school roundup for Sept. 7, 2019: Hempfield girls shut out Allderdice
Sydney Patrick scored twice, and Ashleigh VanHorn and Taylor Hall picked up one goal each as Hempfield earned a 4-0 victory over Allderdice (1-3, 0-2) in Section 3-AAAA girls soccer Saturday afternoon. Keeper Gillian Bierhals got credit for the shutout for Hempfield (1-1, 1-1). Norwin 7, Connellsville 1 — In...
High school scores for Sept. 7, 2019
High schools Cross country Boys Saturday’s results Red, White & Blue Classic At Schenley Park, Pittsburgh Class AAA Individual results: 1. Patrick Anderson, Mt. Lebanon, 15:44.24; 2. Christian Fitch, Fox Chapel, 15:57.85; 3. Wyatt Hanshaw, Hurricane, 16:06.78; 4. Zachary Leachman, Mars, 16:09.82; 5. Alex Jubert, Norwin, 16:10.84; 6. Barak Asher,...
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Southmoreland’s 3-0 start creating buzz
Southmoreland is beginning to draw a crowd to Russ Grimm Field. There is a buzz around Alverton, and oft-discouraged fans are starting to come out of the woodwork to see what all the commotion is about. “We feel like we can compete with anyone, and it’s good knowing every win...
Vehicle accident keeping Franklin Regional senior on sidelines
Jake Painter was on the sidelines Friday night watching his Franklin Regional teammates defeat Latrobe, 42-21. Let’s face it; the senior would have rather been playing instead of being a spectator, but he can’t. The three-year starter at nose guard and right guard was injured in a vehicle accident on...
5 takeaways from Week 2 of high school football action
Less than a week after being shot in the leg and feet, West Mifflin quarterback Jaylen Dukes walked back onto a football field with crutches Friday night. The senior served as an honorary captain, coach Rod Steele said, as West Mifflin defeated Trinity, 40-0. “The kids wanted to rally and...
WPIAL football rankings through Week 2
WPIAL football rankings Class 6A 1. Pine-Richland, 3-0, 1 2. North Allegheny, 3-0, 3 3. Central Catholic, 2-1, 2 4. Seneca Valley, 1-2, 4 5. Mt. Lebanon, 2-1, 5 Out: none ••• Class 5A 1. Penn-Trafford, 3-0, 1 2. Peters Township, 3-0, 2 3. Gateway, 2-1, 3 4. Penn Hills,...
Washington High earns 700th all-time win with rout of Summit Academy
Washington High School joined an elite circle of WPIAL schools with its 700th football victory Saturday afternoon at Summit Academy’s Stephen Sherer Field. The Little Prexies made sure it would be a memorable day, scoring four touchdowns in the first 10 minutes en route to a 58-16 nonconference win. Washington...
Red White and Blue Classic crowns cross country winners
The 17th annual Red, White and Blue Classic crowned winners that were among the favorites and a newcomer who never had run the course. Brownsville sisters Gionna and Jolena Quarzo ran their first race at Schenley Park and put regional cross country runners on notice after posting the best two...
High school sports scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 6, 2019
LOCAL High schools Football Friday’s results WPIAL Class 6A Hempfield 34, Norwin 17 Mt. Lebanon 63, Butler 7 North Allegheny 11, Central Catholic 10 Seneca Valley 27, Canon-McMillan 7 Class 5A Allegheny 8 Bethel Park 34, West Allegheny 14 Peters Township 26, Woodland Hills 0 Upper St. Clair 35, Baldwin...
Week 2 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 2 high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 335 - Alex Arledge, Burrell (22 of 46) 298 - Eric Wilson, Sto-Rox (27 of 42) 297 - Jacob Davis, West Mifflin (8 of 11) 287 - Ben Hughes, Riverside (12 of 19) 275 - Zach Cernuto, Southmoreland...
WPIAL Class A roundup: Eric Wilson passes Sto-Rox past Union
Sto-Rox 43, Union 8 — Eric Wilson threw for 298 yards as No. 4 Sto-Rox (3-0, 2-0) downed Union (0-3, 0-2) in Big 7 play. Jaidon Berry caught 12 passes for 147 yards while teammate Dylan Greer ran for two touchdowns. West Greene 50, Chartiers-Houston 12 — Ben Jackson ran...
WPIAL Class 2A roundup: Southmoreland stays unbeaten with win over Carmichaels
Zach Cernuto threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns to lead Southmoreland to a 48-25 victory over Carmichaels (1-1, 1-1) in a Class 2A Interstate Conference game Friday night. Riley Comforti caught 10 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns for Southmoreland (3-0, 2-0) while teammate Colt Harper rushed for...
WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Matt Goodlin powers Knoch to milestone win
Knoch 42, Beaver 7 — In the Northwest 8 Conference, Matt Goodlin rushed for 296 yards and five touchdowns to lead Knoch (3-0, 2-0) to victory over Beaver (1-2, 0-2). Knoch outgained Beaver, 376 yards — all rushing — to 175. It was the 300th win in program history for...
WPIAL Class 3A football roundup: Central Valley topples Beaver Falls
Jaylen Guy ran for 75 yards and a 24-yard touchdown as No. 4 Central Valley scored a 21-6 victory over Beaver Falls (2-1, 1-1) in a Class 3A Tri-County West football game Friday night in Beaver County. Ameer Dudley also ran for a touchdown, and Myles Walker caught a 9-yard...
WPIAL Class 6A, 5A football roundup: Lawson leads Seneca Valley past Canon-McMillan
Gabe Lawson threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 4 Seneca Valley to a 27-7 win at Canon-McMillan (0-3, 0-2) in a Class 6A game Friday night. Conor Hayes added a touchdown for the Raiders (1-2, 1-1) on an 80-yard interception return. Jon Quinque threw for 243...
Jeannette football remains undefeated; shooting mars night
Top-ranked Class A Jeannette stayed unbeaten Friday night, but the result paled when the game with Imani Christian Academy was halted in the fourth quarter after shots were fired outside McKee Stadium. “It happened outside the stadium,” Jeannette coach Roy Hall said, “but it’s still a black eye on Jeannette...
Clairton survives 4th quarter Greensburg Central Catholic rally
Greensburg Central Catholic rallied with two fourth quarter touchdowns but couldn’t convert two fourth-and-goal opportunities in the game’s waning moments, giving Clairton a 21-14 victory in a key Eastern Conference matchup Friday night. A late pass interference call gave Greensburg Central Catholic (1-1, 2-1) another chance to score, but then...
Bethel Park picks off 4 passes en route to defeating West Allegheny
Bethel Park and West Allegheny came into Friday’s Class 5A Allegheny 8 matchup after wins last week in which both teams ran the football effectively. The passing game took center stage Friday, which turned out well for the Blackhawks and not so well for the Indians. Bethel Park (2-0, 2-0)...
Burrell can’t hold halftime lead as Elizabeth Forward rallies for victory
For the second week in a row, the Elizabeth Forward football team trailed at halftime. Last week, the Warriors were able to rally from a touchdown deficit at the break to defeat Deer Lakes in their season and Big East Conference opener. On Friday, EF was down five points to...
Percise Colon scores clutch touchdown to carry North Allegheny past Central Catholic
North Allegheny coach Art Walker earned his 200th win Friday night, but he won’t remember the game, because of the milestone number. He’ll remember it for the grand heist his team pulled off in the final three minutes. With the Tigers trailing for the duration their offense struggling, Percise Colon...
Upper St. Clair rallies in 2nd half to pull away from Baldwin
Through one half, it looked as if Baldwin finally would end its nine-game losing streak to Upper St. Clair. But the Panthers defense had other ideas. Baldwin (1-2, 0-1) was held to 12 yards after halftime, and Upper St. Clair (2-1, 1-1) rallied to defeat the Highlanders, 35-21, in a...
Thomas Jefferson pulls away in 2nd half to rout Belle Vernon
In front of a capacity crowd at Jaguars Stadium, Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon showed why they are two of the top teams in Class 4A, at least for a half. The No. 1 Jaguars scored 27 unanswered points in the second half to break open a tie and roll...
