Sports
Parents appreciate coaching — or coaching against — their kids in Westmoreland County girls basketball
February 17, 2021
Mike Gerdich admits he and his daughters take basketball home with them.
Schools must certify mask exemptions in writing before PIAA playoffs, not WPIALs
High school athletes must wear a mask during PIAA postseason competition unless their school certifies in writing that they qualify for a medical exemption.
Westmoreland girls basketball notes: All but 2 teams appear headed for playoff tournament
The playoff picture is clear for Westmoreland County girls basketball teams.
All A-K Valley girls basketball teams intend to compete in playoffs
The WPIAL Board of Directors in December, fearing covid cancellations and other interruptions to team schedules would create unbalanced section standings, voted to have the basketball playoffs decided with open-tournament formats.
Jeannette freshman QB Brad Birch draws scholarship offer from Oregon
What seemed like an innocent follow on Twitter led to a college scholarship offer for Jeannette freshman quarterback Brad Birch.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 16, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for Feb. 16, 2021: Fox Chapel boys top Penn Hills for 11th straight win
February 16, 2021
Eli Yofan had 25 points and 10 rebounds and No. 3 Fox Chapel rallied from a four-point halftime deficit to run its winning streak to 11 games, defeating Penn Hills, 76-69, in a nonsection boys basketball matchup Tuesday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 17, 2021: Premier Class 3A matchup
South Allegheny and Shady Side Academy are not only the top two teams in Section 3, they also are two of the best in WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball.
Lincoln Park tops Quaker Valley in battle for section lead, will rematch Thursday
Brandin Cummings gave Lincoln Park the lead with a gutsy 3-pointer in the closing minutes, made two clutch free throws in the final seconds and led his team in scoring for the third game in a row.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 15, 2021
It was a winning week for most teams in the Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings.
Central Catholic tops Highlands in overtime
Throughout this season, teams have learned they need to be ready on any given day, and Central Catholic was an example of that Tuesday.
Derry’s Cymmerman begins his long journey, hopes to join elite club
The coronavirus has made it tough on high school athletics, especially wrestling.
Top-ranked Belle Vernon leaves no doubt, routs Yough
There was no early lead for Yough this time against Belle Vernon, a team that skyrocketed to No. 1 in the WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball rankings and jumped to No. 3 in the state rankings since the last time the teams played.
6 PIAA qualifiers from last year not wrestling at WPIALs
Seneca Valley senior Chanz Shearer isn’t the only big-name wrestler not participating in the WPIAL and PIAA championships.
Shady Side Academy announces ‘The Gene Deal Fields’ project to honor longtime Athletic Director
Shady Side Academy is set to honor longtime athletic director Gene Deal.
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling individual rankings for Feb. 16, 2021
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings:
Final Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling team rankings for 2021 season
Class AAA
Burrell’s Ian Oswalt hoping to join elite group of 4-time WPIAL champions
On the way to his first three individual WPIAL titles, Burrell’s Ian Oswalt might have been one of the most motivated wrestlers in the WPIAL. It showed, as the Bucs’ 138-pounder won at least 45 matches in each of his first three seasons and was on the brink of capturing his first PIAA title as a junior last winter.
Obama Academy boys basketball halts activities after positive covid-19 test
The Obama Academy boys basketball team must shut down activities for 14 days after a player tested positive for covid-19, Pittsburgh Public Schools announced Tuesday.
