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High school scores for Dec. 21, 2019

December 21, 2019

High schools

Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt runs with the ball during a game against Moon on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Bethel Park.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 11

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco was selected to the All-Tournament team at the KSA tournament in Orlando.

High school roundup for Dec. 21, 2019: Penn-Trafford tops Uniontown in OT

Zach Rocco netted 21 points and was named to the All-Tournament team as Penn-Trafford defeated Uniontown, 70-66, in overtime at the KSA tournament in Orlando.

Hempfield swim teams pool their talent

The Hempfield swimming program is more than a pool experience.

Latrobe manager Bob Kovalcin awards a gold medal to pitcher Alexa Bryson after the Wildcats won the 2008 WPIAL title.
Latrobe manager Bob Kovalcin awards a gold medal to pitcher Alexa Bryson after the Wildcats won the 2008 WPIAL title.

Westmoreland notebook: Kovalcin returns to coach Latrobe softball

A familiar name is set to take over the Latrobe softball program.

Butler’s Ethan Morton scores over North Allegheny’s Greg Habib during their game Friday. Butler tops the Trib’s boys Class 6A rankings.

Trib WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 22, 2019

WPIAL rankings

Mt. Lebanon’s Morgan Palmer drives past Bethel Park’s Madie Dziezgowski during their game Thursday. Bethel Park is No. 1 and Mt. Lebanon No. 5 in the Trib’s girls basketball rankings.

Trib WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 22, 2019

WPIAL rankings

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2019

Basketball

Butler’s Devin Carney shoots a three-pointer against North Allegheny Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at North Allegheny High School. Carney scored a game-high 24 points in Butler’s 61-51 win.

High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2019: Butler tops NA in section opener

Devin Carney scored 24 points and Ethan Morton added 21 as top-ranked Butler (5-1, 1-0) defeated North Allegheny, 61-51, in a Section 1-6A boys basketball opener Friday night. Grant Timmerson led North Allegheny (4-3, 0-1) with 19 points.

Chartiers Valley’s Jared Goldstrom scored 22 points Friday night.

Chartiers Valley grinds out section win at Thomas Jefferson

December 20, 2019

Chartiers Valley came to Thomas Jefferson and beat the home team at its own game. The Colts beat the Jaguars in a slow, physical half-court basketball game, 56-51.

Seneca Valley’s Drew Vlasnik and Kiski Area’s Enzo Morlacci get tangled up during their 152-pound match on Dec. 20, 2019 at the Kiski Area Quad Meet.

Seneca Valley, Canon-McMillan come out on top of Kiski Area quad meet

Four of the top five Class AAA wrestling teams in the WPIAL got together at Kiski Area on Friday evening for their second annual meeting.

2019 Tribune-Review player of the year Justin Huss of Derry

Derry’s Justin Huss suffers broken leg in basketball section opener

Derry senior basketball player Justin Huss broke his right leg Friday night in the Trojans’ emotional 59-57 victory over visiting Freeport.

Section games and one-day events share the hoops stage Saturday

Dozens of WPIAL boys and girls basketball teams are playing in tournaments or one-day events on Saturday. Four teams, however, are ready for section games.

Knoch’s Scott Fraser had 18 points and seven rebounds Friday night.

Knoch heats up, rolls past Mt. Pleasant

Knoch went scoreless over the first four minutes of Friday’s Section 1-4A opener against Mt. Pleasant.

Hempfield’s Christian Zilli drives down court as Norwin’s Josh Williams defends in WPIAL basketball on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Norwin High School.

Hempfield uses poise, patience to hand Norwin its first loss

It was one of those games where the simplest tasks seemed the most difficult to execute.

Gateway’s RJ Stevenson (5) competes against Highlands Dec. 7, 2019 at Highlands High.

Early season schedule testing mettle of Gateway boys

It might be only three weeks into the season, but the Gateway boys basketball team has faced its fair share of quality opponents.

Shaler junior Bella Pilyih practices Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.

Shaler notebook: Titans bowlers showing potential

The Shaler Area bowling team hoped to be one of the major players in the WPIBL entering the season.

Chartiers Valley swimmer Erik Tagg finished 17th in the 500 freestyle at WPIALs last season.

Carlynton swimmers eye another section title with Chartiers Valley in pursuit

The Carlynton swimming team entered the season having won three consecutive section titles for boys and girls. Chartiers Valley is seen as the team most likely to challenge the Cougars, particularly on the girls side.