Sports
A-K Valley notebook: Deer Lakes grad takes next step in MLS career
December 25, 2025
Michael Sullivan will continue his professional soccer career in 2026, and he now will do it a little closer to home.
NCAA wrestling greats visit Lower Burrell for Christmas week workout
Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal stopped by The Mat Factory in Lower Burrell this week in part because of their connection to owner Isaac Greeley. But both wrestlers also know they will be given an opportunity to work with quality training partners.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Belle Vernon loses key player to transfer
Belle Vernon senior guard Curty Wade, one of the team’s top scorers this season, did not play last weekend at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Showcase at Jeannette and will not return to the team this season.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Latrobe using cutting-edge recovery methods
Latrobe might have cornered the market on rest and recovery with the help of physical education teacher Tim Evans.
PIHL announces all-star teams
December 24, 2025
The top hockey players in the PIHL will converge on Robert Morris University on Jan. 25 for the league’s annual all-star games.
2025 high school basketball holiday tournament schedule
Boys basketball
WPIAL champion Central Catholic well represented on 2025 Class 6A all-state football team
WPIAL champion Central Catholic was rewarded with six all-state selections after the Vikings reached the state finals for the second year in row.
3 running backs among WPIAL players chosen for 2025 Class 4A all-state football team
Three WPIAL running backs earned all-state honors in Class 4A this year, bolstering the league’s reputation for having some of the strongest ground games.
2 WPIAL players selected for 2025 Class 2A all-state football team
Southern Columbia, the dominant team in PIAA Class 2A football for more than a decade, loomed large again Wednesday when the all-state team was announced.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 23, 2025
December 23, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 23, 2025: Collin Rodgers hits 1,000 points in Deer Lakes win
Collin Rodgers poured in 34 points, reaching the 1,000-point mark in his career, to lead Deer Lakes to an 82-46 victory over Highlands in Section 1-4A boys basketball Tuesday night.
Penn-Trafford boys rally, get late basket from Ponko to defeat Latrobe
Nick Ponko caught the basketball at the high post, turned into an open lane and completed a frantic rally
Noah Felentzer leads Southmoreland boys to win vs. Ligonier Valley
Noah Felentzer glanced at the Southmoreland bench and tapped his chest. The Scotties senior guard regretted taking an errant 3-point shot.
Springdale defense swarms Riverview in 2nd half to pull away for section win
Springdale boys basketball coach Scott Ruppert was clear with his instructions Tuesday night at Donald McGhee Fieldhouse.
Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings for Dec. 23, 2025
Teams are listed with overall record and last week’s ranking.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Derry crowns 2 champs at holiday tournament
Derry freshman William McNeal and junior Mason Horwat won titles at the Panther Holiday Classic at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson last weekend.
‘Special time of the season’: Norwin’s Landon Sidun excited to defend Powerade title
When Norwin wrestled at Canon-McMillan on Dec. 2, Knights junior Landon Sidun was the enemy.
Kiski Area football coach Colyn Haugh resigns, takes position in CFL
Colyn Haugh called Tuesday a “bittersweet day” because he officially was moving on from one opportunity to the next in his coaching career.
Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame reveals latest class
Whether he was called the “Dynamo Dandy” or the “Dynamic Dynamo,” Dick DeVenzio left his mark on Springdale basketball and will be honored posthumously at the Alle-Kiski Valley Hall of Fame’s 55th induction banquet May 16 at the Pittsburgh Shriners Center, Harmar.
