Sports

Burrell quarterback Alex Arledge passes downfield during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Burrell QB Alex Arledge headed for prep school in hopes of boosting recruiting stock

January 24, 2021

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’ Amoni Blackwell takes a shot during practice last season.

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’ Eddie Daniels (4) competes against Woodland Hills last 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 Andrew Holmes competes in the boys 500 freestyle during the 2020 WPIAL Class AAA Swimming and Diving Championship at Trees Pool on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020.

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.

Shaler’s Eloise Facher (right), with teammate Karina Zwicker, competes at an indoor meet Jan. 16, 2021, at Youngstown State University.

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’s Helene Cowan (5) shoots the ball against Gateway on Jan. 18, 2021.

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’s Khalil Kerr (4) plays against Seton LaSalle last season.

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 junior wrestler Brian Finnerty (top) competes during the 2020-21 season.

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’s Graci Fairman handles the ball as Chartiers Valley’s Helene Cowan defends in a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal Feb. 26, 2020.

Thomas Jefferson set for another rivalry matchup with Chartiers Valley girls

The rivalry continues.

Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni keeps his distance while giving player direction during a practice on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.

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 shooters, from left, Jonathan French, Daniel Newsom, Ben DiMatteo, Becca Mills, and Kyle Dynys, compete during a 2020-21 rifle match.

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 girls basketball coach John Giannikas won his 200th game Jan. 18.

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.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 23, 2021

January 23, 2021

Basketball

Mt. Lebanon’s Jake Reinke scores next to Penn Hills’ Daemar Kelly during their game on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Mt. Lebanon High School. Reinke scored a game-high 18 points to lead the Blue Devils to a 52-48 victory.

High school roundup for Jan. 23, 2021: New Castle fends off Lincoln Park

Isaiah Boice and Michael Wells scored 13 points each to help New Castle hold off a late rally by Lincoln Park for a 59-58 boys basketball victory in a matchup of top-ranked teams Saturday.