Exciting High School Sports Action in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is buzzing with anticipation as the Week 5 weekend of high school football kicks off. This Thursday, at Cupples Stadium, two top City League teams face off for the District 8 title. The reigning champions, Westinghouse, will meet their long-time rivals, Allderdice. Both teams come into this prime matchup with identical records of 2-0 in the City League and 4-1 overall.
What makes this game even more exciting is that neither team has allowed a single point in their two district victories. Westinghouse dominated their opponents, Brashear and Perry, with an impressive combined score of 132-0. Not to be outdone, Allderdice also shined with a combined score of 74-0 against those same teams. The Bulldogs will try to extend their four-game winning streak, while Allderdice aims to keep their three-game winning streak alive.
In the past seven seasons, Westinghouse and Allderdice have clashed 14 times, including matches in the City League playoffs. They’ve met in the District 8 championship games four times, with Westinghouse taking four victories and Allderdice three. However, when it comes to the regular season, Westinghouse has been dominant, winning eight straight since Allderdice’s last win in 2015.
Soccer Highlights
As for the WPIAL boys soccer, the competition is fierce in Class 3A. In Section 2-3A, four teams are closely matched: Bethel Park leads with a record of 7-1, followed by Thomas Jefferson, Ringgold, and Trinity. Only a game and a half separate them in what promises to be a thrilling finish to the season.
Girls Volleyball and Tennis Update
In WPIAL girls volleyball, two important matches for first place are scheduled for Thursday. Quaker Valley will host Hopewell in Section 1-2A, where the Quakers hold a 7-0 record. Meanwhile, in Section 3-2A, Charleroi will visit Waynesburg, with Charleroi at 6-1.
Wet weather on Wednesday postponed several WPIAL girls tennis doubles sectionals to Thursday. The top teams from Class 3A and Class 2A are eager to qualify for the upcoming championships.
With so many exciting games on the horizon, Pittsburgh’s high school sports scene is ready for some action-packed moments!
