Sports
No. 4 OLSH girls use 2nd-quarter surge to topple No. 5 Serra Catholic
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart used a run in the second quarter to take control after a back-and-forth opening frame en route to a 56-40 victory over No. 5-seeded Serra Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball quarterfinal Thursday at Canon-McMillan.
Monessen boys repel St. Joseph rally, reach WPIAL semifinals
The St. Joseph and Monessen boys basketball teams met Thursday at West Allegheny with a spot in the WPIAL 1A semifinals and a trip to the PIAA tournament on the line.
High school roundup for Feb. 21, 2019: Nazareth Prep rallies past Union
It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.
No. 2 Aliquippa erases 14-point second-half deficit to defeat Neshannock
M.J. Devonshire was taking his official recruiting visit to Kentucky when Aliquippa lost to Neshannock in January, a loss that bothered him hundreds of miles away.
Fast start sends Blackhawk past Southmoreland and into WPIAL 4A semifinals
Blackhawk started hot and never let up.
Spirnak lifts No. 5 Elizabeth Forward past upset-minded Quaker Valley in quarterfinals
With Quaker Valley pushing Elizabeth Forward to the edge late in the fourth quarter, Bri Spirnak did what she had been doing all game: She stayed tough and found a way to score.
Schepner among bright spots for youthful Hampton gymnastics team
The Hampton gymnastics team didn’t meet its yearly goal of making the WPIAL team championships, but there were plenty of bright spots.
Record-setting Shaler swimmers headed for WPIALs
Shaler swimming coach Keith Simmons wanted every opportunity for his athletes to qualify for the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships.
Shaler boys break through with playoff win vs. McKeesport
Navigating the regular season is a grind. So is finding a path through the WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball playoffs, Shaler coach Rob Niederberger said.
Pinnix leads Penn Hills indoor track into state event
Entering the season, Penn Hills indoor track and field coach Lee Zelkowitz didn’t know very much about freshman Miniya Pinnix. However, after a few practices and the first meet, Zelkowitz knew he had something special.
Penn Hills bowlers use group effort to excel
The Penn Hills bowling team didn’t have a standout bowler this season. However, the Indians blended as a team and managed to get the best out of their talents.
North Hills hockey in position for postseason success
The PIHL regular season has come to a close for the North Hills hockey team, a group with a 13-5 record that has the No. 4 seed in the Class A North Division sewn up.
Fox Chapel quartet ready to perform at WPIAL diving championships
For the second year in a row, Fox Chapel will have four athletes compete at the WPIAL Class AAA boys diving championships at North Allegheny High School.
Greensburg Salem’s White captures WPIBL singles title
In addition to battling fatigue and a field of 90 other bowlers, Greensburg Salem’s Mattie Mae White said she typically finds herself combating nerves in championship-level events.
Laurel Highlands grad Kolesar hired as football coach at alma mater
The Laurel Highlands School Board stayed in house in hiring the district’s second high school football coach in as many seasons.
Alle-Kiski Valley basketball playoff capsules: Games of Friday, Feb. 23, 2019
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Alle-Kiski Valley wrestling notebook: Class AAA steps into spotlight
The WPIAL’s top Class AA wrestlers took the stage last weekend. Now the Class AAA competitors will join them.
Franklin Regional quite familiar with Moon
Franklin Regional has developed a playoff connection with Moon in the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Boys Swimmer of the Week: North Allegheny’s Jack Wright
Jack Wright is no stranger to the feeling of high school swimming’s championship season.
