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High school football roundup for Aug. 30, 2024: Bethel Park rolls past Mars
Ja Vaughn Moore rushed for 195 yards and three touchdowns to lead Class 5A Bethel Park to a 49-13 nonconference victory at Class 4A No. 3 Mars (1-1) on Friday night. David Dennison added 142 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Bethel Park (2-0) while teammate Tanner Pfeuffer threw for 120 yards and one TD.
Aliquippa Set for Academic and Athletic Growth with New Kraft Heinz-funded Center Near Heinz Field
Aliquippa's push towards an enhanced educational and athletic experience made a tangible leap forward today, as bulldozers are set to rumble next to Heinz Field, paving the way for the new Aliquippa Athletic and Academic Center. With a hefty $1.3 million backing from Kraft Heinz last year, the school district's plans now shift from blueprint to brick-and-mortar reality. The facility will house offices, an indoor training arena, a locker room, a weight room, and an innovative space tailored for hands-on learning, according to a report from CBS Pittsburgh.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 31, 2024
Connellsville vs. Baldwin ppd. Thomas Jefferson at Belle Vernon, ppd. Albert Gallatin vs. Beth-Center, ppd. Brownsville vs. Albert Gallatin, ppd. South Side at Bishop Canevin, ppd. St. Joseph 5, Leechburg 0. Sunday’s schedule. Avonworth tournament. Moon vs. Mercyhurst Prep, 2 p.m. Belle Vernon tournament. Connellsville vs. Thomas Jefferson, 1:30...
PUP Friday Night Rewind (Week 1): High-scoring Highlands tops Elizabeth Forward in 3OT; Pine-Richland rallies past Central Catholic; Peters Township pounds McKeesport
One of the highest-scoring local high school football games in recent memory had to end one way or another, so Highlands coach Matt Bonislawski decided enough was enough. “I don’t second guess. I went for two last week [in an overtime loss against Armstrong], and I would do it again,” Bonislawski said. “To be honest, if there was no kicking involved and 2-point conversions involved, we probably would still be playing. It was just score after score after score.”
Greater Latrobe Wildcats ready for home opener tonight against Plum
LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) -- It's time to get excited for Friday night football in Latrobe as the Wildcats are set to host the Plum Mustangs.The Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week will be coming to you live from Westmoreland County when Greater Latrobe hosts its first home game of the season after playing on the road last week. Latrobe got off to a 1-0 start with a shutout win against Connellsville and are looking to start the year with two straight victories. Plum, on the other hand, came up well short last week, losing 41-7 to Franklin Regional. Lots of eyes...
SV edged at North Hills
It was another frustrating night for Seneca Valley’s offense. The Raiders dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 13-6 high school football loss at North Hills (2-0) on Friday, generating just 169 yards of offense. Quarterback Andrew Loebig did generate 72 yards and a 4-yard rushing touchdown on...
Pittsburgh Public Schools superintendent addresses A/C issues as first week comes to an end
Share Share Share Thursday was the first day of school for kindergarteners at Pittsburgh Public Schools. It was also the first day back after 37 of their schools had an early dismissal on Wednesday because of the heat and the lack of air conditioning. "We know we can't please everyone, but we try to do what's best in the best interests of our students and our staff and to support our families, so we know it's inconvenient when we have to close schools or have half days or things like that, but we're doing it in the best interest of our students," Superintendent Wayne Walters said. Late Thursday afternoon, PPS announced a half day on Friday for those same 37 schools due to high temperatures in the forecast. Walters said the district is slated to have five schools fully air-conditioned by the end of this school year. The job cost the district $30 million. Walters also mentioned the district earned access to a $15.3 million grant for infrastructure improvements and its facility utilization plans allocates funds for similar upgrades. He said it would cost more than $400 million to air condition all of their schools. "We just don't have that kind of money. And even if that money were to drop in our hands right now, it would still take a process to actually air-condition the buildings because we can't throw our students out and air-condition buildings," Walters said. A short-term plan is also expected to be released. "For now, we hope to go back to remote instruction while we have our technology in place. Although we distribute computers, of course, there's training for students to know how to access that work and have teachers prepared to do so. But the first week of school, we wanted to make sure that this day happened for kindergarten," Walters said.
PPS moves 38 facilities to half-day on Friday because of heat
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools students at more than 35 facilities will follow half-day schedules on Friday because of the forecasted heat. In a news release on Thursday, the district said that due to Friday's forecasted heat, 38 facilities without air conditioning will operate on half-day schedules. Thirty-seven schools also followed half-day schedules on Wednesday because of the heat.Pittsburgh Public Schools switches facilities to remote learning when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching at least 85 or when the heat index is projected to hit at least 90."According to the National Weather Service, outside temperatures are expected to reach or exceed 85℉, with a heat index of 90℉ or higher," the news release said on Thursday.The list of schools following a half-day schedule can be found on PPS' Facebook page. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley forecasts a high of 90 degrees on Friday.
A-K Valley high school football notebook: Group effort helps Fox Chapel end losing skid
Fox Chapel’s seniors were freshmen the last time they experienced a victory on the football field. It was the 2021 WPIAL Class 5A playoffs when the Foxes upset Upper St. Clair in the first round. A 20-9 setback in Week Zero extended the losing streak to 22 games. But...
First class of Osteopathic Medicine students reflect on their first two months
After a grand opening last fall, the College of Osteopathic Medicine got an early start molding the minds of Duquesne’s first class of medical students. For the first class of medical students, the academic year started on July 15, more than a month earlier than all undergraduate programs. “The...
Zier Williams, Deer Lakes take down Class 2A No. 3 South Park
Deer Lakes rode the legs of Zier Williams to outlast Class 2A No. 3 ranked South Park, 35-22, in a nonconference football game Friday night. In a game with many twists and turns, the Class 3A Lancers moved to 2-0 on the season. Williams, the senior running back, scored three...
Led by line, Shady Side Academy runs past Burrell
The Shady Side Bulldogs barked up the right tree. Cam Mallory, Darrin Haynes and Shady Side Academy bulldozed Burrell, defeating it 42-7 at Buccaneer Stadium. Shady Side’s 166 rushing yards and 276 total yardage in the first half boosted them past the Buccaneers. Running back Haynes and quarterback Mallory...
Watch Live: Plum vs. Latrobe high school football live stream
By Mike Darnay August 30, 2024 / 4:00 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) -- It's time for the Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week! Tonight's game is coming to you live from Latrobe Memorial Stadium at Latrobe plays host to Plum! The host Wildcats head into tonight's game on the heels of a 41-0 shutout win at Connellsville, while Plum looks to bounce back from a 42-7 loss to Franklin Regional. Ron Prady's Wildcats team scored with a defensive touchdown on the first play of the game last week and never looked back. The team forced six turnovers in the big win. Standout running back/linebacker Alex Tatsch, a Penn State recruit, carried the ball five times for 86 yards, including a 51 yard touchdown run. For Latrobe, the team is looking to build on momentum gained in recent years. From a 3-7 record while playing in 5A in 2021, the team improved to 8-4 last year and won a playoff game before losing to Aliquippa in the quarterfinals. Matt Morgan's Plum squad has found itself in the middle of the pack the past three years after an 8-0 season in 2020 that ended with a trip to the 4A semifinals. The Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week schedule 8/30 -- Plum vs. Latrobe 9/6 -- Central Catholic vs. Woodland Hills 9/13 -- Steel Valley vs. South Park 9/20 -- Aliquippa vs. Penn Hills 9/27 -- Peters Township vs. Upper St. Clair 10/4 -- Trinity vs. Thomas Jefferson 10/11 -- Fort Cherry vs. Bishop Canevin 10/18 -- North Catholic vs. Avonworth 10/25 -- South Fayette vs. Moon Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at CBS Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers and high school sports. © 2024 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Football Game Recap: Mt. Lebanon Comes Up Short
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils lost 28-7 to the Penn-Trafford Warriors on Friday. Penn-Trafford's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tasso Whipple, who rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown. Jack Weishaar also helped out with an impressive 130 receiving yards.
Chatham Win Season Opener Against Marietta College
PITTSBURGH - The Chatham Men's Soccer team started off their season tonight with a 1-0 win over Marietta College. The two teams started out strong with Marietta getting the first shot from Petar Mijic Barisic that resulted in a save from the Chatham goalkeeper, Maxwell Cottrill. The game progressed with...
University of Pittsburgh Enhances Student-Athlete Performance with Sports Science
Pitt Athletics is leveraging sports science to enhance athlete performance and optimize training across its sports programs. Utilizing technology, they gather and analyze data to tailor training to individual needs, helping athletes reach their specific goals. Jazmin Contreras, a sports science fellow, monitors performance metrics for the softball team, focusing on aspects such as grip strength and agility to boost overall effectiveness during competitions. Tools like VALD Performance's DynaMo and Diamond Kinetics offer critical data insights that inform adjustments in training regimens. This data-driven approach aims to create a winning edge through personalized performance enhancements.
High school roundup for Aug. 29, 2024: Shady Side Academy outlasts Deer Lakes in OT
Mark Bence scored the overtime winner to lead Shady Side Academy (1-0-1, 1-0-1) to a 2-1 victory over Deer Lakes (2-1, 1-1) in an early season matchup of Section 1-2A boys soccer contenders Thursday night. Allderdice 4, West Mifflin 0 – Jacek Piekut had a goal and two assists and...
Operation Football: Week 1 featured high school football games
PITTSBURGH — High school football season is underway in Western Pennsylvania. Below is a list of games that WTAE will be covering Friday night. (Watch a preview of tonight's games in the video player above.) Game of the Week: Central Catholic at Pine-Richland. Penn Hills at Woodland Hills. Washington...
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