Sports
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for week ending Jan. 24, 2021
January 24, 2021
In 1989, the Bethel Park record for most points in a girls basketball game was established when Jonna Huemrich scored 41 points in a victory over Canon-McMillan.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for week ending Jan. 24, 2021
Last week was a busy one for defending WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball champion Mohawk.
Basketball, wrestling broadcasts on tap this week on Trib HSSN
Believe it or not, it’s time to conclude the month of January with lots of high school basketball and wrestling this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
What to watch in WPIAL sports Jan. 25, 2021: Unbeaten 6A girls basketball teams to square off
Since coming to North Allegheny six years ago, Spencer Stefko has turned the Tigers girls basketball program into the dominant force in Class 6A.
PIHL standings through Jan. 24, 2021
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday.
High school schedules for Jan. 25, 2021
Basketball
Big 33 Football Classic’s Super Bowl streak extended for another year
The Big 33 Football Classic was canceled last spring but the game’s Super Bowl streak continues.
Burrell QB Alex Arledge headed for prep school in hopes of boosting recruiting stock
Burrell quarterback Alex Arledge’s recruitment, like many, was affected this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Bucs signal-caller has found his next football home.
Penn Hills girls determined to work through struggles
The Penn Hills girls basketball program is looking to regain focus after an up-and-down start to the season.
Penn Hills boys using balanced attack to contend for section title
The Penn Hills boys basketball team knew going into the season it would need scoring balance to be successful. The Indians have showcased that facet of their game so far.
Gateway’s Holmes motivated by medal-winning performance
Andrew Holmes was among the top swimmers in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events at last year’s WPIAL Class 3A championship meet at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Strong showing has Shaler sprinter eager to compete again, make states
Eloise Facher lined up at the starting line, peering down at a black shirt and shorts before the start of her 60-meter sprint at Youngstown State University.
Busier schedule suits Shaler bowlers
Ryan Callahan enjoys the Shaler bowling team having two matches a week.
Chartiers Valley girls bask, just briefly, in state record winning streak
For months, weeks, even days leading up to Jan. 18, Chartiers Valley girls basketball coach Tim McConnell did not want to talk about or mention “the streak.”
Carlynton boys basketball back on right track
After three sub-.500 seasons for the Carlynton boys basketball program, the 2019-2020 campaign put the Cougars back on the winning track.
Thomas Jefferson’s Finnerty off to strong start with tournament titles
Months of painstaking preparation and grueling practice proved beneficial for Thomas Jefferson junior Brian Finnerty.
Thomas Jefferson set for another rivalry matchup with Chartiers Valley girls
The rivalry continues.
Quaker Valley boys basketball bounces back after close loss to start season
On Jan. 8, the Quaker Valley boys basketball team started their season with a 55-54 loss to Montour in a Section 2-4A game at home.
Penn-Trafford rifle team continues growing, finding success
The Penn-Trafford co-ed rifle team has come a long way in a short time.
Penn-Trafford notebook: Girls basketball coach reaches milestone with win over Norwin
Penn-Trafford girls’ basketball coach John Giannikas took over a struggling program in 2006-07.
