Sports
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 24, 2020
November 24, 2020
Football
High school roundup for Nov. 24, 2020: Teammates net hat tricks for Penn-Trafford
Ryan Crombie and Nate Loughner each netted a hat trick as Penn-Trafford (3-1-0) picked up an 8-2 victory over Hampton (2-2-0) Tuesday night in a nonsection matchup of PIHL Class 2A teams at the top of the early season standings. Jack McKenzie added two goals for Penn-Trafford.
Thomas Jefferson doesn’t look back while chasing consecutive PIAA Class 4A titles
Thomas Jefferson likes to celebrate its championship tradition, but this year’s football team has grown a little tired of talking about last year’s accomplishments.
Highlands postpones winter sports until January
Around the WPIAL, schools have delayed the start of winter sports season.
Trib HSSN state football rankings for Nov. 24, 2020
The Road to Hershey will have eight football teams headed to Chocolate Town this holiday weekend hoping a golden football will be part of their Thanksgiving Day leftovers.
Boys basketball preview: Burrell confident improvement is around corner
The Burrell boys basketball team won just one game last year, although it came close to adding to the win total on several occasions.
Girls basketball preview: Young Burrell lineup eager to show how much it’s improved
Allison Fisher is ready.
Girls basketball preview: Veteran coach hopes young Derry roster can build on success
Things couldn’t have gone much better last season for Derry girls basketball coach Gene Brisbane, who took over a program in flux.
Boys basketball preview: Derry faces long road trips, tough competition in new section
When Derry boys basketball coach Tom Esposito stepped into the gymnasium on Monday, he didn’t know what to expect.
PIAA drastically cuts football championship tickets to meet Gov. Wolf’s order
State championship football teams will receive 386 tickets apiece from the PIAA for this weekend’s games, far fewer than originally planned.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
Football
High school roundup for Nov. 23, 2020: Chartiers Valley teammates have 5-point nights
Greg Kraemer and Drew Evans each had a five-point night, recording two goals and three assists apiece, to lead Chartiers Valley (3-0-1) to a 10-0 victory over Norwin (2-3-0) in a PIHL Class A nonsection game Monday night.
Jeannette football team to honor coach’s sister-in-law who died of covid-19
As Jeannette’s football team prepares for Friday’s PIAA Class A Championship game against Steelton-Highspire, coach Roy Hall is dealing with the death of his beloved sister-in-law.
Boys basketball preview: Belle Vernon could thrive again in underdog role
It seems anyone discussing coach Joe Salvino’s long and successful high school basketball career can’t help but refer to all those victories achieved by the 69-year-old Mon Valley staple.
Girls basketball preview: Former Belle Vernon star takes reins of exciting young team
Talk about respect.
Trib HSSN Team of the Week: Thomas Jefferson
Talk about a 180-degree swing.
Boys basketball preview: After breakthrough season, Apollo-Ridge steps up in class
The Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team is moving on up.
PIAA puts football ticket sales on hold after governor tightens gathering limits
Ticket sales are on hold for the PIAA football championships after Gov. Tom Wolf announced new limits on gathering sizes.
Girls basketball preview: Longtime coach returns to guide talented Apollo-Ridge roster
Ray Bartha is back on the bench for the Apollo-Ridge varsity girls basketball team.
PIHL standings through Nov. 22, 2020
November 22, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 22.
