Gymnastics
Alexander, Pine-Richland shine at WPIAL gymnastics championships
February 21, 2020
The Pine-Richland gymnastics team capitalized on strong group-wide performances in the both the vault and beam events to finish in fourth place overall at the WPIAL gymnastics championships Feb. 15 at Moon.
Penn-Trafford gymnast Adamik balances fun, competition at high school level
A couple of years ago, Lacey Adamik gave up the everyday grind of training for competitive USA gymnastics, but as time went on, she started to miss the sport.
TJ gymnast Moore writes perfect ending with 10 on vault at WPIAL meet
Thomas Jefferson senior gymnast Natalie Moore capped her career with rare perfection — a 10.0 score on the vault from one of the judges at the WPIAL championships.
WPIAL approves section alignments for winter sports, basketball must wait
February 18, 2020
The WPIAL released updated sections for some winter sports, but basketball won’t be ready for awhile.
Pine-Richland’s Alexander, Thomas Jefferson’s Kameg big winners at WPIAL gymnastics meet
February 15, 2020
Pine-Richland’s Samantha Alexander went into WPIAL individual gymnastics championships wanting to stay on her feet.
WPIAL basketball playoffs tip off, district gymnastics championships start Friday
February 13, 2020
Love is in the air. Sure, it’s Valentine’s Day, but for area high school basketball fans, Friday is the first date night with playoff basketball.
Burrell gymnastics team beaming at chance to compete at WPIAL championships
For a long time, Burrell has been represented at the WPIAL individual gymnastics championship.
Plum’s Kvortek looks forward to WPIAL gymnastics championships
January 24, 2020
Sarah Kvortek fell in love with gymnastics after being introduced to the sport during a friend’s birthday party at Gymkhana in Plum while in first grade.
Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin gymnasts working toward WPIAL goals
One team is the defending WPIAL and state champion, and has emerged as a powerhouse in girls gymnastics in just three years.
Trib HSSN rewind: A look back at the 2018-19 girls gymnastics season
July 5, 2019
Just like most of the gymnasts performing their routines, the 2018-19 gymnastics season had a lot of twists and turns that ultimately made it an extraordinary campaign.
Pine-Richland gymnastics team finishes 3rd at WPIALs
February 23, 2019
The Pine-Richland gymnastics team’s strong season ended Feb. 15, when the Rams secured third place at the WPIAL team championships at Moon.
Thomas Jefferson, Galioto celebrate WPIAL gymnastics titles
All they do is win.
Thomas Jefferson gymnasts claim PA Classic Gold Division title
The Thomas Jefferson gymnastics team continued its winning run Friday night by claiming the state title at the PA Classic competition held at Moon.
Schepner among bright spots for youthful Hampton gymnastics team
February 21, 2019
The Hampton gymnastics team didn’t meet its yearly goal of making the WPIAL team championships, but there were plenty of bright spots.
Garvey’s standout performance helps lift North Allegheny gymnasts
February 20, 2019
Reyna Garvey’s WPIAL gymnastic routine was a collaborative effort. The North Allegheny freshman had to execute all of the tricks but wasn’t alone when it came to preparation.
Thomas Jefferson claims 1st WPIAL gymnastics title
February 15, 2019
Last year, the Thomas Jefferson gymnastics team came so close to a WPIAL title, they could taste it as they finished as runner-up to Moon by just one-tenth of a point. This year, the Jaguars got their WPIAL gold. And they did so with a couple of points to spare.
TJ’s Galioto, Moon’s Hoff headline WPIAL gymnast champs
Thomas Jefferson gymnast Natalie Galioto and her coaches did some quick calculations after she got finished with her final event, and the math showed she had put together her highest score all season.
Burrell’s young gymnasts ready for WPIAL championships
February 14, 2019
Rene Ruggeri took over the Burrell gymnastics team in October and posted a tryout to see who would come out for the team shortly after opening a new gym in Lower Burrell. The Bucs had only three gymnasts last year, and one of them, Taylor Johnson, a 2018 WPIAL champion,
Thomas Jefferson claims 1st WPIAL gymnastics title
Last year, the Thomas Jefferson gymnastics team came so close to a WPIAL title, they could taste it as they finished as runner-up to Moon by just one-tenth of a point.
2015 Positive Athlete Awards
May 19, 2015
2015 Positive Athlete Awards On Wednesday, May 13th, 27 Western PA High School students were recognized at the John Heinz History Center by Hines Ward as “Positive Athletes” . These athletes were nominated by coaches, teachers, administrators, parents, and friends for their ability to meet the following criteria in their day-to day lives as athletes, students and members of their communities.
