Sports
Freeport girls swim team grateful to be back in pool
Alexis Schrecongost was grateful to dive into the pool and compete Friday as she and her Freeport teammates kicked off their season at Kiski Area.
South Park’s Maura Huwalt featured in Trib HSSN Best of the Century podcast series
Through the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, the Rebel Yell podcast will feature chats with some of the top WPIAL athletes from the first 20 years of this century.
Dozens of basketball broadcasts on tap this week on Trib HSSN
Although the schedule can change at any moment, the TribLive High School Sports Network has lined up plenty of action on the hardwood, mats and ice in the first full week of winter sports.
New Greensburg Salem AD getting comfortable in homecoming
Frank Sundry had not walked the hallways at Greensburg Salem for more than 16 years when he returned to take over as the school’s athletic director in October.
Wrestling season during pandemic presents serious challenges for Shaler
Shaler Area junior wrestler Brad Yeager isn’t deterred by the road ahead.
Carlynton mat standout sets sights on 100th win, WPIAL title
In his native Ukraine, where he was born and lived his first 10 years, Oleg Melnyk claims his first name is very common.
Thomas Jefferson hockey making strides against tougher competition
Thomas Jefferson’s hockey team is on the rise.
Baldwin in prime position for another shot at Penguins Cup championship
The coronavirus pandemic has had a profound effect on the Baldwin hockey team.
Sewickley Academy basketball teams used openers as celebration of hard work
Before Gov. Tom Wolf put a three-week pause on high school athletics across the state, the Sewickley Academy boys and girls basketball teams were able to reward their players for all their hard work with a game.
Excitement level high as Quaker Valley basketball teams return from layoff
In the first five minutes of practice on Jan. 4, Quaker Valley girls basketball coach Tom Demko could tell his girls were excited to be back.
Penn-Trafford wrestling coach looking forward to revamped schedule
In a normal year, high school wrestling teams would have already competed in numerous tournaments.
Eager to dive into college wrestling, Penn Hills senior commits to Davis & Elkins
Penn Hills’ Hunter Shields has been wrestling for a decade, and he has been given an opportunity to continue his wrestling career at the collegiate level.
Penn Hills senior Noel Roach ready to take physical mindset to Akron
Penn Hills’ Noel Roach has known for months where he wanted to continue his football career at the collegiate level.
Pine-Richland wrestlers lifting program into elite tier
Pine-Richland wrestling coach Caleb Kolb scanned the room during the Rams first in-person practice of the new year with a big smile.
Pine-Richland swimmers on mission with schools records in their sights
Pine-Richland’s youthful swimming and diving teams hope to have breakout seasons built on one more year of experience and new additions.
Plum wrestlers look forward to competition in Section 1B
After more starts and stops to the season than he cares to remember, Plum wrestling coach Mike Supak said he’s anxious to see his team begin competition this week.
Plum bowlers happy to be back in action after layoff
The Plum varsity bowling teams didn’t have a lot of time between the return to practice Jan. 4 from the three-week state-government imposed shutdown of high school activities and Monday’s scheduled start of the season.
Norwin athletes return to action after preaching positivity during shutdown
Tried and true, some Norwin athletes were ready when Gov. Tom Wolf put high school sports on pause again for three weeks.
Deep roster to play key role for North Hills boys basketball
North Hills boys basketball coach Buzz Gabos has plans for the 10th, 11th and maybe even 12th player on the team’s bench.
