Sports
Fox Chapel boys start to come together defensively during winning streak
January 30, 2021
After suffering back-to-back losses at the beginning of January, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team found its footing and earned four straight victories, including two key wins over Central Catholic and No. 1 Upper St. Clair.
Penn Hills senior swimmer getting up to speed after knee injury
Senior Michael Lintelman was getting excited for his prospects of continuing to drop time in the pool and finishing strong at WPIALs in his final season at Penn Hills.
Norwin notebook: Giansante headed to Western Carolina
Anthony Giansante could have tapped out.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 30, 2021: Defending champs collide
On the final day of high school basketball in January, a pair of defending WPIAL girls basketball champions square off when Bishop Canevin visits Rochester on Saturday afternoon.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 29, 2021
Basketball
Penn-Trafford’s Frye brothers accept twin FCS offers as preferred walk-ons
St. Francis bagged a package deal Friday, landing football commitments from Penn-Trafford’s Frye twins — Mason and Nate.
High school roundup for Jan. 29, 2021: Brentwood’s Rosing beats buzzer in section showdown
January 29, 2021
Chase Rosing scored 18 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left, to boost Brentwood to a 55-54 win over Washington in a boys basketball battle of the top two teams in Section 4-3A Friday night.
No. 3 Montour builds 15-point lead, hangs on for victory over Central Valley
Isayah Mosley and his Montour teammates held their breath in the final seconds of a 40-38 victory Friday night as host Central Valley missed at the buzzer.
Laurel Highlands too much for Thomas Jefferson
When preparing for the challenge of facing Rodney Gallagher and the high-powered Laurel Highlands offense, Thomas Jefferson coach Dom DeCicco is like most coaches.
Youthful Elizabeth Forward hangs on vs. Mt. Pleasant after nearly wasting big lead
Matt Loftis saw first-hand Friday night the blessings of having a young, athletic basketball team. He also saw the curse of his team’s youth.
Hempfield boys attack basket, handle Norwin
Joe Fiedor is that player in practice who never slows down. A constant ball of energy.
Freeport defense makes stand, stops Burrell
Freeport found a higher gear for its defense in the third quarter, and it resulted in the first Yellowjackets win of the season.
Hot start fuels Shady Side Academy boys in Section 3-3A win over Apollo-Ridge
When Section 3-3A opponents Shady Side Academy and Apollo-Ridge took the floor Friday, one team was bound to come away with its first loss of the season.
Powerade schedule adjusted
There will be a change in schedule at the Powerade Tournament on Saturday.
Hempfield sophomore wrestler Kapusta coming of age, gets 2 quick pins at Powerade
If you’re looking for a wrestler who is beginning to attract attention this season, look no further than Hempfield sophomore Lucas Kapusta.
Mt. Pleasant freshman Shaulis starts strong at Powerade tournament
Mt. Pleasant freshman Greg Shaulis didn’t stick around to watch his brother Lucas wrestle Friday afternoon at the Powerade wrestling tournament.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Metrosky earns walk-on offer from Pitt
Matt Metrosky had a few NCAA Division II options on his plate when he picked up a surprise offer from a familiar Division I program Thursday. It had him saying, “H2P,” with emphasis.
Young North Catholic lineup wins battle of WPIAL champions over Mohawk
Ava Walker and Alayna Rocco are freshmen starters for North Catholic’s girls basketball team, and teammates Dacia Lewandowski and Tori Drevna are only sophomores.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 28, 2021
Basketball
