Sports

Southmoreland’s Gracie Spadaro is efended by Belle Vernon’s Kaci Bitonti (left) and Farrah Reader on Mondau, Jan. 3, 2022.

Southmoreland girls will forge ahead rather than dwell on early section loss

January 5, 2022

For Southmoreland, it’s not as much about the loss as it is what happens after it.

Mike Arone pegged to fill football coaching vacancy at Derry

Derry is on the verge of hiring a new football coach.

Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary escapes Notre Dame’s Adam Schweitzer in the 120-pound consolation bout during the Powerade Wrestling Tournament last Thursday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 5, 2022: Favorites emerge on mats

Wednesday is another busy night of dual meets in WPIAL team wrestling with over 30 sub-section matches scheduled.

North Allegheny’s Jasmine Timmerson shoots over Norwin’s Brianna Zajicek during their Section 1-6A game on Monday night.

Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings for Jan. 5, 2022

The first Trib HSSN state girls basketball rankings are out for the 2021-22 season.

OLSH’s Jake DiMichele drives to the basket during the PIAA Class 2A state championship game against Constitution last season.

Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for Jan. 5, 2022

After letting the new basketball season simmer for a couple of weeks, it is time to debut the first Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings for the 2021-2022 season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 4, 2022

High schools

Quaker Valley’s Adiou Thiero and OLSH’s Jake DiMichele

High school roundup for Jan. 4, 2022: OLSH’s DiMichele, QV’s Thiero make history

Jake DiMichele hit five 3-pointers, scored 29 points and reached the 2,000-point mark for his career to lead Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 78-38 boys basketball victory over South Side in Section 1-2A Tuesday night.

Hempfield’s Joe Fiedor drives past Norwin’s Ty Stecko during their Section 3-6A game Tuesday.

High-scoring Hempfield boys hold off Norwin in section opener

January 4, 2022

On two previous occasions this season, Hempfield scored 77 points — and lost.

Freshman’s triple-double helps Imani Christian deal 1st loss to Leechburg

Imani Christian was down to seven players in uniform Tuesday night because of an injury and non-covid illnesses.

Hempfield’s Briar Priest and Latrobe’s Nate Roth compete at 132 pounds during last year’s Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament finals.

Hempfield’s Briar Priest could join elite club with 3rd WCCA title

Since the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament began in 1954, only 57 wrestlers have won three titles. Eleven of those were four-time champions.

Waynesburg’s Mac Church wrestles Wyoming Seminary’s Nic Bouzakis in the 132-pound final during the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Canon-McMillan High School.

TribHSSN WPIAL team wrestling rankings: As of Jan. 4, 2022

TribHSSN Wrestling Rankings as of Jan. 4

Penn-Trafford’s Troy Hohman beats Jack Consiglio to win the 120 pound bout in the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at Canon-McMillan High School.

TribHSSN WPIAL individual wrestling rankings: As of Jan. 4, 2022

TribHSSN Live Wrestling Rankings as of Jan. 4

Central Catholic’s Brandon Jackson catches a pass in front of the North Allegheny bench during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School.

PIAA realignment leaves WPIAL Class 6A football, basketball with fewer teams

The WPIAL’s largest classification officially is getting smaller next season in football and basketball.

Derry’s Chloe Buhite competes in the 200-yard medley at the WPIAL Class 2A championships at Upper St. Clair High School on March 6, 2021.

Senior leadership key for Derry swimming

Derry coach Jeff Kelly hits his young swimmers with a dose of reality right off the bat.

Kiski Area girls bowling notches historic 1st win

The date will be etched into Kiski Area bowling annals.

The Aliquippa football team celebrates with the state championship trophy after defeating Bishop McDevitt, 34-27, in the PIAA Class 4A final on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

PIAA competitive-balance rule impacts Aliquippa football unfairly, says Beaver County NAACP

The Beaver County branch of the NAACP added its voice to those opposing a PIAA rule that could force the small-school Aliquippa football team to face even larger opponents in Class 5A next season.

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Jan. 3, 2022

January 3, 2022

High schools

North Allegheny’s Jasmine Timmerson (left) celebrates with Mia Tuman and Kellie McConnell after hitting a last second 3-pointer to defeat Norwin in their Section 1-6A game on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at North Allegheny High School. NA won, 46-43.

High school roundup for Jan. 3, 2002: Timmerson, No. 1 North Allegheny win on buzzer-beater

Jasmine Timmerson scored 22 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, as No. 1 North Allegheny overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to pick up a 46-43 victory over No. 4 Norwin in Section 1-6A girls basketball Monday night.