Sports
A-K Valley boys basketball notebook: Despite injuries, illness, Fox Chapel still finding ways to win
January 9, 2020
Fox Chapel is one of only two teams remaining in the WPIAL that has an undefeated record and they’ve been doing it in all the right ways.
Knoch boys basketball flying high after signature win over Highlands
Heading into the season, the Knoch boys basketball team had high hopes.
Marty Stewart: Let me be Frank about a special coach
To find a high school coach who is totally committed to every kid on his team, who shuns the limelight and gives all credit to the kids and his coaching staff is rare.
Players selected for PIHL all-star games
The players selected for the PIHL all-star games Jan. 26 at the Robert Morris University’s Island Sports Center have been released.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 8, 2020
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High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2020: North Hills’ Sam Hillegas provides another highlight
Two-time state champ Sam Hillegas was presented with a bobblehead featuring his own likeness during Senior Night ceremonies on Wednesday at North Hills.
Plenty of shuffling but few changes in this week’s basketball power rankings
January 8, 2020
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Trib Ten boys and girls basketball teams during the first week of the New Year.
Thursday highlighted by girls basketball, clash of WPIAL champions on mat
On Tuesday, the Knoch boys basketball team took over first place in Section 1-4A with a victory over Highlands.
Latrobe tops Greensburg Salem, closes in on spot in WPIAL team tournament
Latrobe will be headed back to the WPIAL Class AAA team wrestling tournament as long as it takes care of business.
Greensburg Salem’s Stoner has her eye on another state title
Greensburg Salem senior Riley Stoner was in an unfamiliar spot Wednesday night.
WPIAL football realignment: Small tweaks or major overhaul? Schools will decide
The WPIAL revealed two football realignments options Wednesday night, one that only tweaks the current format and another that would change the landscape drastically.
A-K Valley girls basketball notebook: Knoch, Freeport set for key section game
The Knoch and Freeport girls basketball teams took care of business in their respective Section 1-4A games Monday evening.
Westmoreland girls basketball teams get boost from fabulous freshmen
Brian Pritts had heard of Olivia Cernuto long before the point guard made her way to the varsity at Southmoreland.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Southmoreland moves forward after key player transfer
The Southmoreland girls are having their best season, record-wise, in program history.
Prolific Plum playmaker Kennedie Montue growing her game
Kennedie Montue has not slowed down in the new year.
Ethan Morton’s triple-double leads Butler past rival Pine-Richland in OT
Ethan Morton’s 3-point shot wasn’t falling and Pine-Richland’s defense didn’t allow many layups, so Butler’s star prevailed instead with free throws.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 7, 2020
Basketball
High school roundup for Jan. 7, 2020: Frank Stumpo racks up 51 points to lead Keystone Oaks past Freedom
One of the top scorers in the WPIAL all season, Keystone Oaks senior Frank Stumpo took it to another level Tuesday night.
Pine-Richland’s Phil Jurkovec enters NCAA transfer portal
Pine-Richland graduate and Notre Dame backup quarterback Phil Jurkovec has placed his name in the NCAA transfer portal and will look to leave the Irish this year, according to a source close to the situation.
