Sports

Kiski Area outfielder Billy Perroz plays long toss with a teammate on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

Kiski Area baseball looking to build on confidence developed last season

March 13, 2020

In his first year at the helm of the Kiski Area baseball program, coach Aaron Albert led the Cavaliers to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. In year No. 2, they are looking to take another big step.

North Allegheny coach Spencer Stefko calls in a play during a Class 6A WPIAL semifinal game against Upper St. Clair Feb. 25, 2020 at North Hills.

Caught in limbo, WPIAL basketball teams wonder if delay turns into cancellation

Along with coaching basketball, Spencer Stefko teaches world cultures at North Allegheny, a job that has him studying the effects of a viral pandemic.

PA State Bowling Championships postponed because of coronavirus

In a joint statement, Pennsylvania regional and state bowling tournament directors Dana W. Brown and Shawn Pilyih have announced the PA State Bowling Championships, set for Friday and Saturday at North Versailles Bowl, have been postponed indefinitely as part of the safety response to the coronavirus outbreak.

High school scores, summaries and schedule for March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020

LOCAL

Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling state tournament postponed

The Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championship, which was to be held at the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center this weekend, has been postponed because of coronavirus concerns.

North Allegheny’s Christina Shi finished fifth and Maya Ennis took third at the PIAA Class AAA diving championships Thursday, March 12, 2020.

North Allegheny duo earns medals at PIAA Class AAA girls diving championships

North Allegheny junior Maya Ennis placed 19th two years ago in her first trip to the PIAA Class AAA diving championship at Bucknell.

Latrobe’s Ean LaMolinara (34) moves the puck pursued by Hempfield’s Jacob Holtzman (81) during their game in the PIHL Class AA semifinals at Robert Morris Island Sports Center on Neville Island on March 11, 2020.

PIHL suspends Penguins Cup playoffs

Just like the PIAA, the PIHL is suspending its postseason for at least two weeks because of concerns over the coronavirus.

Thepool at Kinney Natatorium at Bucknell sits empty after PIAA officials canceled the remainder of Class AAA swim championships March 12, 2020.

WPIAL swimmers leave shortened PIAA Class AAA championships with mixed emotions

A range of emotions, from sadness to frustration, enveloped the faces of Class AAA swimmers and coaches, as well as family members and other spectators, when the PIAA announced Thursday that consolation and championship finals would not take place due to coronavirus concerns.

North Hills’ Sam Hillegas walks off the mat after losing to Wyatt Henson of Waynesburg in the 138-pound final in class AAA in PIAA wrestling championship on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic canceled because of coronavirus concerns

The annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, scheduled for Saturday at Pitt’s Fitzgerald Field House, has been canceled because of the health concerns over coronavirus.

Mars Area is reflected in their runner-up trophy after their game against Neumann-Goretti during the PIAA Class AAA boys basketball championship on Friday, March 18, 2016 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. Neumann-Goretti won 99-66.

PIAA suspends basketball tournament, swimming championships for 2 weeks

The PIAA will reassess the coronavirus situation in two weeks, said executive director Bob Lombardi, and decide then whether to resume the winter sports championships.

Rochester’s Corynne Hauser celebrates as time expires in the WPIAL Class A championship game against West Greene Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Big changes in HSSN power rankings as WPIAL teams continue to shrink

As the Road to Hershey hits the midway point this weekend with the upcoming quarterfinals, two rounds have shifted the power in the weekly Trib HSSN power rankings.

The East and West teams wait to compete during the skills competition at the annual Cager Classic March 22, 2019 at Highlands High School.

Organizers cancel A-K Cager Classic all-star game over coronavirus concerns

One of the Alle-Kiski Valley’s most popular sports events has become a victim of coronavirus concerns.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 11, 2020

March 11, 2020

Basketball

Baldwin’s Noah Fischer (52) celebrates after putting home a lose puck to score the game-winning goal in overtime during a game against Mars at Robert Morris Island Sports Center on Neville Island on March 11, 2020.

Baldwin tops Mars in OT thriller to reach Penguins Cup Class AA finals

Baldwin boasted one the PIHL’s top offenses during the regular season.

Beaver Falls players break the huddle during a PIAA Class 3A playoff victory over Carlynton on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

High school roundup for March 11, 2020: Beaver Falls storms into PIAA quarterfinals

Senior Noah Vaughn scored 32 points as Beaver Falls is PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals bound after beating Carlynton, 78-63, in a second-round game Wednesday night at Peters Township.

North Allegheny’s Rick Mihm won gold in the 200 IM at the PIAA Class AAA swimming championships Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Swimmers from North Allegheny, Fox Chapel claim Class AAA state gold

A trio of WPIAL swimmers took home PIAA Class AAA championships Wednesday on the first day of competition at Bucknell.

Fox Chapel freshman Sophie Shao won the PIAA title in the girls Class AAA 100 butterfly on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Fast, focused Fox Chapel freshman swims to PIAA gold

Sophie Shao said she was calm, cool and collected in the minutes before her PIAA championship finals swim in the girls Class AAA 100-yard butterfly Wednesday evening at Bucknell.

Thomas Jefferson’s Alyssa DeAngelo tries to get through Woodland Hills’ Jazmine Dunn and Joi Burleigh in a PIAA Class 5A playoff game Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Fairman’s big second half leads Thomas Jefferson past Woodland Hills

Sophomore Graci Fairman scored 17 of her game-high 20 points in the second half, including a go-ahead layup with 43 seconds left as Thomas Jefferson edged Woodland Hills, 39-34, in a PIAA Class A girls basketball second-round game Wednesday night at Peters Township.