Sports
Franklin Regional basketball doing best to push through stop-and-start season
February 4, 2021
Franklin Regional had just ripped off three straight Section 3-5A boys basketball wins — a thrilling, double-overtime victory at McKeesport, a tough-fought home win against Gateway and a blowout over Kiski Area, also at home.
Blackhawk transfer Lorenzo Jenkins ineligible for playoffs after WPIAL hearing
The WPIAL denied a postseason waiver request from Blackhawk transfer Lorenzo Jenkins, leaving him ineligible for the basketball playoffs this winter and for football playoffs next fall.
WPIAL will use high school venues for basketball, swimming championships
The WPIAL plans to use high school venues this winter for its basketball and swimming championships rather than Pitt’s facilities.
Greensburg Central Catholic names Marko Thomas head football coach
Marko Thomas does not think he has a coaching identity yet. No schematic traits or positions that have given him a reputation.
Undefeated Hempfield wrestling pulls out of WPIAL team postseason
The Hempfield wrestling team has elected to not participate in the Section 2-AAA team tournament next week and, therefore, will not be eligible for the WPIAL team tournament.
Shaler Area girls basketball team stands up against racism
When the Shaler Area varsity girls basketball team takes the court against North Allegheny on Feb. 15, hoops won’t be the only spotlight.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 4, 2021: Crowded at the top in girls hoops
February 3, 2021
Only one game in the loss column separates the top four teams in Section 4-5A WPIAL girls basketball.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 3, 2021
Boys
High school roundup for Feb. 3, 2021: Herrera-Rondon sets Seneca Valley wins record
Alejandro Herrera-Rondon won by forfeit to take sole possession of first place on Seneca Valley’s all-time wins list in a 58-8 victory over West Allegheny in Section 3A-AAA wrestling Wednesday night.
Highlands gets back on track with blowout victory over former section rival Knoch
Highlands suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday, but it didn’t take the Golden Rams long to get back into the win column.
Western Pa.’s top 10 football prospects for the Class of 2022
The WPIAL and Pittsburgh City League saw almost a dozen football recruits from their 2021 class sign with Power 5 schools this winter. The ‘22 class will need some help in the coming months to match that number.
All-Kiski Valley girls basketball notebook: Fox Chapel to face Hampton again
Fox Chapel is the only team in Section 2-5A to topple Hampton (8-2, 4-1) this season.
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 3, 2021
One team lost its grip on the top spot while two teams fell out of the Trib HSSN boys basketball state rankings this week.
Trib 10: Newly installed No. 1 teams stay in top spots of power rankings
There were major changes to the HSSN boys and girls basketball power rankings a week ago, but the district seas calmed down this past week, causing only a few ripples in the Trib 10.
Dates for WPIAL swimming championships finalized
The WPIAL swimming steering committee met Wednesday afternoon and made some highly anticipated decisions regarding the Class AA and Class AAA championship meets.
With senior Soilis leading the way, ‘things are starting to click’ for Freeport girls
As the lone senior on the Freeport girls basketball team, Grace Soilis had concerns about the status of her final high school season and what might happen in the face of covid postponements and cancellations.
Transfers provide boost for several top Westmoreland County teams
Bailey Kuhns and Christian McGowan did not experience the WPIAL basketball playoffs last season because of the timing of their transfers to Greensburg Central Catholic.
Division I dream comes true for Norwin’s Giansante, other Westmoreland football players
Finally, the day of promise arrived for Anthony Giansante.
Western Pa. football players in 2021 recruiting class headed to Division I, II programs
Here’s a look at where Western Pennsylvania senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels during the early-signing period in December and Wednesday.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Norwin fine-tunes as postseason approaches
Norwin plans to be in the thick of the WPIAL Class 6A chase when the playoffs begin later this month. Based on program tradition, it would be unusual if the Lady Knights were not.
