Sports
South Side boys keep playoff hopes alive with win over Burgettstown
February 7, 2020
The South Side boys basketball team came into its final section game needing a win and some help to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs.
Ogletree-led Clairton topples No. 4 Greensburg Central Catholic
In many ways, the deck seemed stacked against Clairton on Friday.
Shegog’s buzzer-beating layup lifts Gateway over Plum for Section 2-5A title
The winner-take-all game Friday between Gateway and Plum for the girls Section 2-5A championship wasn’t the prettiest, but the Gators gladly accepted the outcome.
Quartet of Knoch divers hope to make ripple at WPIALs
Aryanna Napora set a goal at the beginning of her high school career to qualify for the PIAA Class AA diving championships all four years.
Gateway girls relay team breaks 24-year-old pool record
The Gateway girls 200-yard medley relay set a pool record recently, snapping a mark that had lasted 24 years.
Gateway fall sports teams see significant changes with WPIAL realignment
The Gateway fall sports programs received a shakeup when WPIAL officials announced the district’s classification and sectional realignment Jan. 20.
Players from basketball families star for Thomas Jefferson hockey team
Both families have rich histories in Western Pennsylvania high school basketball, particularly in the South Hills.
Dedication pays off for Thomas Jefferson competitive spirit team
Dedication and determination are just two of the traits that drive the West Jefferson Hills School District cheer program.
Captains help Baldwin competitive spirit team find championship form
Outstanding teams require exceptional leadership.
Quaker Valley wrestling team celebrates 1st PIAA playoff berth
A year after finishing fourth in the WPIAL Class AA team tournament, the Quakers finished one place better this season and earned the program’s first PIAA tournament berth.
Pine-Richland swimmers ready for WPIAL meet
With only a couple of meets left to before the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championships, Pine-Richland is solidifying its list of athletes who have earned qualifying times for their respective events. And this season, coach Pete Barry is optimistic about the prospect of his swimmers bringing home medals.
Pine-Richland boys secure big win heading into playoffs
Heading down the home stretch of the regular season, the Pine-Richland boys basketball team had a WPIAL Class 6A playoff spot locked up. Still, the Rams did not lack for motivation as they entered their Section 1-6A finale at Central Catholic.
Recruiting interest ramping up for Plum lineman Evan Azzara
Plum junior Evan Azzara has visited almost every Mid-American Conference school in Ohio, but the one he went to the most has been Miami (Ohio).
Building blocks in place for Norwin boys basketball
Norwin’s boys basketball team bolted out to a 6-0 record and won eight of its first nine games this season.
Coach Zach Skrinjar’s passion drives Fox Chapel boys basketball
Now in his 11th season as coach of the Fox Chapel boys basketball team, Zach Skrinjar remains one of the most successful and underrated coaches in the WPIAL.
Decade’s best WPIAL finals: Girls basketball No. 10
There were a lot of changes to the WPIAL basketball championships over the last 10 years.
Trib HSSN Boys Swimmer of the Week: Northgate’s Cooper Groll
In his first swim of his first WPIAL Class AA championship meet at Pitt’s Trees Pool two years ago, Cooper Groll landed in the record books.
Trib HSSN Girls Swimmer of the Week: North Allegheny’s Olivia Kisow
In her four events at last year’s WPIAL Class AAA championship meet at Pitt’s Trees Pool, Olivia Kisow stood on the medals podium after each one.
PIAA team wrestling tournament: Burgettstown bows out
HERSHEY — Burgettstown’s first trip to the PIAA team wrestling tournament was memorable, but the Blue Devils wanted more.
