Sports
Paola’s double-double leads Ligonier Valley past Kiski Area
December 8, 2018
With two games in the books, John Berger is content with the results. For now. andquot;Success will follow,andquot; said Berger, in his second stint as boys basketball coach at Ligonier Valley, which enjoyed a landmark season a year ago that included its first District 6 championship. On Saturday, center Marrek
Franklin Regional works on finishing moves in win over Greensburg Salem
Franklin Regional went to a half-court offensive set late in Saturday afternoon's game against Greensburg Salem. The plan was to move the ball around and drain time off the clock, but it also gave coach Steve Scorpion an opportunity to get the Panthers accustomed to a style they might needWestmoreland high school notebook: Wickstrom takes over Monessen softball
Monessen has made significant strides in the softball postseason the last few years. If the Greyhounds are going to continue their upswing, however, they will do so with a new coach. And a young coach at that. The school recently named Carlee Wickstrom coach after Bo Teets' resignation last month.
Avante McKenzie scores 4 touchdowns as Aliquippa wins 3rd PIAA title
HERSHEY -- Avante McKenzie knows how it feels to watch others celebrate. His freshman year, Aliquippa lost badly here in Hershey and it stuck with his senior class ever since. The next two years they watched from a distance as a conference rival celebrated at Hersheypark Stadium instead of them.
Manheim Central coach accuses Penn Hills of ‘cheap shot’ after player injured on final play
An injured Manheim Central player left Hersheypark Stadium's turf on a cart Friday night, and afterward his coach accused Penn Hills players of taking cheap shots. Barons junior Clay Bedi was injured with 3 seconds left as Manheim Central attempted an on-side kick. Penn Hills recovered the kick and won
Baldwin competitive cheerleaders on a roll
Baldwin's competitive cheerleaders are defined by their diligence and zeal. Plus, their talent. The Highlanders have been on a roll this season; they are near-undefeated in their last four competitions over the past few weeks. andquot;We are so excited with how our season has started and are really looking forward
Rocco returns to lead Gateway boys bowling team
Despite losing four starters to graduation from last year's playoff bowling team in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League, Gateway senior captain Dom Rocco feels this season's Gators boys squad can develop into one that can make it back to the postseason. andquot;It's pretty exciting to get into competition,andquot; Rocco
Baldwin, Brentwood, Thomas Jefferson boys basketball teams look forward to 2018-19 season
Here's a look at the boys basketball teams in the South Hills Record coverage area: Baldwin Eugene Wilson, first-year coach at Baldwin, has an extensive basketball background. He is aiming to use his experience and knowledge to help guide the Highlanders to a successful season in 2018-19. andquot;This preseason, we
Quaker Valley wrestling chasing program’s 1st section title
Quaker Valley wrestling could be on the verge of a breakout year in the program's third season as a school sport, but the foundation for a top-notch varsity team can be traced further back. More than 40 wrestlers attended the Quaker Valley Wrestling Association's first youth practice in 2012, among
New coach ready to guide Quaker Valley swim team
The Quaker Valley boys and girls swimming teams have a new coach for the third consecutive season. Alexis Glenn, a former Quakers swimmer, took over for Erin Cawley. Glenn is optimistic about her old team, which has been overshadowed by the boys in recent seasons. andquot;We have a lot of
Expectations remain high for Plum girls bowling team
Brianna Pilyih made her Plum bowling debut in the 2015-16 season, and as a freshman, she helped the Mustangs girls to the state championship. She learned that year from some of the top performers in the history of Plum bowling. Three from that team -- Meghan Christman, Sarah Kirkpatrick and
Guard-heavy Pine-Richland boys ready to continue success
Coming off back-to-back WPIAL Class 6A title game appearances, including a championship in 2016-17, the Pine-Richland boys basketball team has set a high standard. And despite losing two of its top players -- big men Phil Jurkovec and Andrew Kristofic -- to the Notre Dame football team, the Rams arePenn-Trafford bowlers looking to snap postseason drought
It's been a while since the Penn-Trafford bowling team has reached the postseason. To be exact, the girls have been absent since 2011 and the boys haven't graced a bracket since the debut of the iPhone. andquot;This has been a building process with this team,andquot; said Penn-Trafford coach Bud Cummins,Veteran Shady Side Academy girls basketball team looks forward to promising season
Last season, the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team failed to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs, finishing with an 11-10 mark. They graduated three starters but return a quartet of players who were at one point or another in the starting lineup. They are seniors Catherine Jewart (5-foot5, G), high-scoring
Murrysville teen Julia Stein captures international racquetball title
Adam Stein was his daughter Julia's first coach. Her brother Thomas Carter, plays professionally. And though she grew up emulating them, she has surpassed each in at least one way. The junior at Serra Catholic recently won the International World Junior Racquetball Championship's girls 14 doubles title, making her theNorwin boys bowlers look to take next step
The tone for the 2018-19 Norwin bowling team's season was set last March at the team's end-of-year banquet. Shortly after the Knights, their friends and families knocked down a ton of pizza at Turtle Creek's Shelly Pie, Norwin coach Ed Lundy delivered a plate of humble pie for dessert. LundyFranklin Regional boys bowlers set to contend for third straight WPIBL title
Spend any length of time around the Franklin Regional boys bowling team, and one wouldn't even guess the Panthers are the two-time defending Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League champions. The Panthers aren't impressed with their recent success because they want more. andquot;They don't talk about last year as much asFox Chapel wrestlers look to compete in challenging Section 3B in Class AAA
Fox Chapel wrestling coach Ron Frank is optimistic his youthful squad will be in the mix for a playoff spot in Class AAA, Section 3B. andquot;There are many tough teams in our section,andquot; he said. andquot;North Hills and Shaler have returning state champions and then we'll be going up against
Shady Side Academy boys aim to replace key players lost to graduation
The Shady Side Academy boys basketball team finished 14-10 overall and 7-3 in section play a year ago, good for a share of the section title. They lost to Seton LaSalle in the second round of the WPIAL playoffs and fell to Fairview in the first round of the PIAA
High school scores, schedules for Dec. 7, 2018
High schools Basketball Boys Friday's results Aquinas Academy tournament Aquinas Academy 72, Neighborhood Academy 68 Cornerstone Prep 72, First Baptist 28 Armstrong tournament Armstrong 37, Knoch 32 OLSH 70, Blackhawk 60 Avonworth tournament Avonworth 55, Summit Acadmey 47 Sto-Rox 70, Perry 31 Baldwin/Peters Township tournament Butler 70, Peters Township 68
