Sports
15 WPIAL wrestlers advance to PIAA Class AA semifinals
March 8, 2019
HERSHEY — Even as the fate of his state wrestling quarterfinal match hung in the balance, Joey Fischer felt confident. And eventually the South Park sophomore was proven correct.
Unbeaten teams to test Highlands, Leechburg boys in PIAA opening round
March 7, 2019
Only two WPIAL basketball teams made it through the district playoffs with a perfect record, and both were on the girls’ side — Class 6A champion Peters Township (25-0) and Class 5A winner Chartiers Valley (25-0).
Shaler Area notebook: Lynch returns to Wheeling Nailers
Former Shaler hockey standout Zac Lynch is headed back to the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers. Lynch was recently released following a six-game stint in the AHL on a professional tryout contract with the New York Ranger affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.
Shaler Area unified bocce team advances to state championships
James Bernick, a freshman at Slippery Rock, joined the Shaler unified bocce team during its first season last year with an eye on the future.
Carlynton girls send Kozy, 2 relays to state swimming meet; Chartiers Valley makes headway
Heading into the WPIAL Class AA swimming championships, the Carlynton girls wanted to finish in the top 10. Senior Katie Kozy said, more specifically, the Cougars wanted to finish ninth or better.
Chartiers Valley girls celebrate WPIAL championship
The Chartiers Valley girls basketball team held a lovefest March 2 at Pitt’s Petersen Events Center.
5 things to watch in the PIAA boys basketball playoffs
Coach Dan DeRose and his Penn Hills boys basketball players are leaving at 10 a.m. Friday for a four-hour bus ride to Hershey, the site picked for their state playoff opener.
5 things to watch in the PIAA girls basketball playoffs
There are 192 girls basketball teams across Pennsylvania with visions of state championships dancing in their heads as the 2019 PIAA playoffs tip off with first round play Friday and Saturday.
Franklin Regional trio dominates at PIAA Class AAA wrestling tournament
HERSHEY — It was quite a first day for Class AAA wrestlers from Westmoreland County at the PIAA championships on Thursday.
A-K Valley basketball teams use time off to prepare for PIAA tournament
Five Alle-Kiski Valley basketball teams have played the waiting game for the PIAA tournament since their elimination from the WPIAL playoffs more than a week ago.
Ligonier Valley boys turn focus to Beaver Falls, PIAA tournament
Ligonier Valley, the only Westmoreland County-based high school whose sports teams compete outside the WPIAL, is getting a rare opportunity to impress its western neighbors in boys basketball.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball capsules: Games for March 8-9, 2019
Boys basketball
Derry’s Cymmerman overcomes slow start to reach PIAA Class AA quarterfinals
HERSHEY — Derry sophomore Ty Cymmerman started slowly in his opening-round match Thursday at the PIAA Class AA wrestling championships at the Giant Center.
Without Parshall, Belle Vernon softball team seeks new identity
How will Belle Vernon’s softball team fare without Bailey Parshall?
Belle Vernon baseball leans on middle of its lineup for experience
Belle Vernon’s baseball team enters the season with many questions.
Wrestlers to watch at the PIAA championships this week
HERSHEY — The PIAA wrestling championships begin at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Giant Center.
16 WPIAL wrestlers advance to PIAA Class AA quarterfinals
HERSHEY — It was a sweet first day for WPIAL wrestlers at the PIAA Class AA championships.
Upsets, close calls highlight opening day of PIAA Class AAA wrestling tournament
HERSHEY — It’s been awhile since fans were treated to such craziness that occurred during the first day of the PIAA Class AAA wrestling championships.
High school scores, schedules for March 7, 2019
High Schools
Scoring struggles hamper Fox Chapel girls in PIAA 1st-round loss to Cumberland Valley
LEWISBERRY — Fox Chapel did everything it could have done defensively against one of the top teams in the state during Friday’s PIAA Class 6A girls basketball tournament opener.
