Sports
George Guido: PIAA enrollment numbers affect A-K Valley teams
Schools discovered which classifications they’ll be playing in over the next two school years.
Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy football players earn postseason honors
Several members of the Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy football teams were recently recognized for their efforts this past season.
Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament to make anticipated return at Fox Chapel
One of the winter’s main events is coming up as Fox Chapel High School will be the site of the 20th Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament.
Patience, hard work paying off for Plum girls basketball
Early last month, as the Plum girls basketball team was going through its final paces in practices and scrimmages to get ready for the 2021-22 season, first-year coach Rich Mull said patience and hard work would be key components in the improvement of a young group with just one senior and a lot of younger talent looking to make an impact.
Riverview’s Fichte finds success with new bowling program
Gwyn Fichte has had quite the year so far in terms of sports success.
Pitt the ‘best of both worlds’ for North Allegheny’s Timmerson
Jasmine Timmerson noticed her cell phone is a little quieter nowadays without so many calls or texts from college coaches.
North Allegheny notebook: Junior Lucia Wells commits to play soccer at Pitt
One of the WPIAL’s top soccer players made her college decision last week.
Busy weeks ahead for Franklin Regional wrestling
It will be an interesting couple of weeks for the Franklin Regional wrestling team.
Hampton senior shows off all-around ability in IM
Hampton swimming coach Morgan Zweygardt quickly spotted something about then-freshman Will Retsch.
Former Pitt assistant Marion joins Texas staff, immediately offers WPIAL stars Gallagher and Martin
Brennan Marion has been on the Texas football staff for less than two weeks and he already has tossed a lasso at WPIAL recruiting territory.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 7, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2022: South Allegheny’s Bryce Epps hits milestone
Bryce Epps scored 18 points, hitting the 1,000 mark for his career, to lead No. 5 South Allegheny to a 50-47 victory over Shady Side Academy in Section 3-3A boys basketball Friday night.
Quaker Valley edges Montour to stay unbeaten, win another section slugfest
January 7, 2022
It wasn’t pretty at times, but in the end, it was just perfect for Quaker Valley.
North Hills clamps down on defense, stops North Allegheny in clash of 6A contenders
Alex Smith knew that if North Allegheny shooter Matt McDonough didn’t cool down, he and his North Hills teammates were in trouble.
Latrobe steels nerves for section victory vs. Franklin Regional
Landon Butler said he practiced free throws a few hours before game time Friday night.
Burrell evens record with section victory against Deer Lakes
It took Burrell’s Brandon Coury a full quarter to get rolling.
WCCA Tournament notebook: Kapusta cousins following in their dads’ footsteps
The Kapusta brothers, Brian and Jeff, were two-time Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association champions when they wrestled for Greensburg Salem in the late 1980s and early ’90s.
Loaded semifinal bracket at 120 pounds takes shape at WCCA wrestling tournament
There were some wrestling fans who worried there wouldn’t be many exciting matches at the 69th annual Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament this year.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 8, 2022: Competitive spirit squads go for gold
It is only the eighth day of the New Year, but already, the WPIAL will be handing out gold at the first winter championships of the 2022 season.
