Sports
Some teams getting one last game in before sports shutdown begins
December 10, 2020
Basketball teams across the state found themselves with a dilemma Thursday after Gov. Tom Wolf announced the feared shutdown of high school sports, among a throng of other statewide restrictions due to the accelerated spread of covid-19.
A-K Valley teams disappointed, not shocked by high school sports shutdown
Over the past few weeks, coaches, athletes and administrators from around the Alle-Kiski Valley have been battling the unknown.
Gov. Wolf shuts down interscholastic, recreational sports until Jan. 4
With covid-19 cases increasing statewide, Gov. Tom Wolf “paused” interscholastic and recreational sports Thursday, one day before high school teams were scheduled to start their winter schedules.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 9, 2020
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Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball preseason breakdown
This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other.
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball preseason breakdown
Getting to the WPIAL girls basketball finals will take more dedication and focus than ever this season.
After a down year, Kiski Area wrestling looking to prove it belongs among Class AAA elite
December 9, 2020
The Kiski Area wrestling team might have fallen short in many areas last season, and the Cavaliers might have lost a ton of talent, but don’t expect them to be anything short of motivated entering a season like no other.
Hempfield could emerge as top contender to Waynesburg’s throne on WPIAL Class AAA mats
Is there any team in the WPIAL that can defeat No. 1-ranked Waynesburg?
State soccer player of year is Mars’ Ellie Coffield; Anthony DiFalco, Sarah Schupansky join her as All-Americans
Because the covid-19 pandemic cut down on postgame ceremonies and awards banquets, Mars senior soccer star Ellie Coffield probably is going to get a lot of trophies, medals and other hardware in the mail.
Highlands girls basketball excited about prospects for new season
The Highlands girls basketball team is ready to surprise people this season.
Class AAA wrestlers to watch on WPIAL mats this season
Carter Dibert, Franklin Regional
Boys basketball preview: Highlands ready to take on challenges
The Highlands boys basketball team is ready for the challenge. Multiple challenges actually.
Teams to watch in WPIAL Class AAA wrestling this season
No. 1 — Waynesburg
PIAA moves forward with winter sports despite pleas from school administrators
The PIAA will let winter sports start Friday as scheduled over pleas from school administrators asking to delay as covid-19 cases rise.
WPIAL standouts named to all-state soccer teams
A number of the WPIAL’s brightest stars were recognized Wednesday morning with the unveiling of the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association All-State teams.
High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2020: Pine-Richland hockey lights up scoreboard
Dominic Desjardins had a hat trick and Alex Erlain recorded two goals and three assists as Pine-Richland rolled Canon-McMillan, 8-2, in PIHL Class AAA hockey Tuesday night.
Pine-Richland DE Miguel Jackson commits to Charlotte after losing scholarship at Liberty
Miguel Jackson felt a lot of emotions when he made his college football decision — for the second time.
In year like no other, Burrell wrestlers look to capture 15th straight WPIAL title
Even during a pandemic, there’s not a year that goes by when the Burrell wrestling program isn’t in the mix for a WPIAL Class AA championship.
