Sports
Fox Chapel shows grit and team mentality in first two wins of season
January 23, 2021
With a young and inexperienced lineup, Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank has been preaching to his wrestlers about competing at a high level this season. He’s wanted his guys to go into matches and just give it their all.
Quaker Valley wrestling gets off to a solid start
Quaker Valley wrestlers wanted to come into this season and test themselves against the best teams around. So far, the Quakers have done just that.
Led by Kelin Laffey, Pine-Richland wrestling ahead of schedule
Pine-Richland’s daily goal is to get 1% better, a mantra coach Caleb Kolb often repeats to his wrestlers.
Joey Dudkowski shoots Pine-Richland into contention
Pine-Richland’s Joey Dudkowski can drive to the hoop for a layup, pull up for a mid-range jumper and get off a quick 3-pointer from the perimeter, each with a fluid ease.
Plum girls basketball back in rhythm early-season shutdown
Plum girls basketball coach Steve Elsier said his team has played well as it gets into the meat of its truncated season but knows there are a lot of challenging matchups ahead as the Mustangs hope to claim their first section championship and set themselves up for a WPIAL playoff run.
Gideon Deasy makes quick impact in return to Riverview lineup
Gideon Deasy experienced pain in his left ankle through much of his fall cross country season.
North Allegheny swimmers continue to ‘shoot for excellence’
Swimmers aren’t yet sure how many of them will qualify for the WPIAL championship meet but that’s just the latest twist in what’s been a challenging winter.
North Journal notebook: North Allegheny wrestlers sweep 3 duals
Nicholas Gorman, Adam Rohan, Aidan Buggey and Brady Leczo had pins to lead North Allegheny to a 63-11 Class 3A, Section 3B wrestling victory over North Hills on Jan. 20.
Hampton heavyweight eager to test himself against Powerade field
Hampton’s Dawson Dietz left the Powerade Wrestling Tournament two years ago with a season-ending torn labrum.
Hampton hockey focuses on defense to stop slump
The slumping Hampton hockey team is slowing things down in hopes of heating things up.
Shady Side Academy Bulldogs get off to a hot start with a young team
Heading into this season, Shady Side Academy boys basketball coach David Vadnais knew his team was going to be young and would have to find its identity early after a long layoff.
OLSH avenges last season’s only loss with mercy rule win over Aliquippa
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart waited more than a year for this chance to avenge its only loss from last season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 22, 2021
Basketball
Norwin notebook: Altieri earns 100th career wrestling victory
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.
