Sports
Norwin notebook: Altieri earns 100th career wrestling victory
January 23, 2021
John Altieri is headed for a college wrestling career at Clarion. But the Norwin senior has some unfinished business in his final prep season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 23, 2021: Teams still getting set for openers
January 22, 2021
Through Friday, there were still eight WPIAL boys and girls basketball teams that had yet to play a game.
High school roundup for Jan. 22, 2021: Fox Chapel knocks off No. 1 Upper St. Clair
A quartet of double-figure scorers led the way Friday night as the Fox Chapel boys basketball team upended previously undefeated Upper St. Clair, 72-70.
Top-5 Hempfield boys show they belong with gritty win over Norwin
Hempfield is neither shying away nor hiding from the Class 6A boys basketball rankings. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
South Allegheny spoils Ligonier Valley’s return to WPIAL
Ligonier Valley’s return to the WPIAL in basketball sure didn’t turn out the way it hoped Friday.
Apollo-Ridge overcomes rough start to earn section win over Valley
After overcoming a rough start in its second game of the season Friday, the Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team took a small lead midway through the second quarter of its matchup with Valley and never looked back.
Plum boys bounce back with win over Hampton
Two boys basketball teams accustomed to quicker starts met Friday night as Plum and Hampton matched single-victory records.
Norwin’s Anthony Giansante commits to Western Carolina
Anthony Giansante could have tapped out.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 22, 2021: Quips, Chargers collide
While there are plenty of section games on the WPIAL boys basketball schedule Friday, one of the top matchups is a nonsection battle of undefeated teams when Aliquippa visits Our Lady of the Sacred Heart.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 21, 2021
January 21, 2021
Basketball
High school roundup for Jan. 21, 2021: Bethel Park’s Liv Westphal drops 45 on Mars
Duquesne recruit Liv Westphal had the biggest scoring night in the WPIAL so far this season, hitting for 45 points to lead Class 6A No. 5 Bethel Park (3-1, 1-0) to a 75-61 nonsection win over Mars on Thursday night. Alexa McDole had 14 points and Ava Black added 13 for Mars (3-5, 2-2).
Belle Vernon girls get defensive during key section win vs. Mt. Pleasant
The game started an hour earlier than usual, but Belle Vernon’s defenders looked like they would have been ready to go any time of the day.
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Highlands boys send message
After losing their top three scorers from last season some might have counted Highlands out this season, but coach Tyler Stoczynski and the Golden Rams reloaded and have sent a message.
Junior Brandon Coury shines as Burrell gets off to best start in 6 years
Through its first five games of the season, the Burrell boys basketball team is off to its best start since the 2014-2015 season, and Brandon Coury is a big reason why.
Kiski Duals to feature WPIAL wrestling’s heavy hitters
About the only thing Kiski Area athletic director John Peterman hasn’t changed this past month is his last name, and that may change.
Norwin basketball standout Ty Bilinsky back on court after recovering from stroke
Ty Bilinsky took a brief nap Dec. 27 at the home of his mother, Michelle.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Ligonier Valley finally getting started
As of Wednesday, nine WPIAL boys basketball teams had yet to play a game this season due to covid-19 shutdowns and scheduling issues.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 21, 2021: Battle of unbeatens in Class 5A
Two WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball teams that finished a combined 22-21 a year ago are off to perfect starts this season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 20, 2021
Basketball
