Sports
Don Rebel: Remembering ‘Ace’ as driving force behind WPIAL’s success
December 9, 2019
Charles Heberling lived up to his nickname. He truly was an ‘Ace.’
Influential WPIAL administrator Charles ‘Ace’ Heberling dies
Charles “Ace” Heberling, who directed the WPIAL for more than two decades and is credited with making the league what it is today, died Monday. He was 94.
Longtime coaches Faust, Salvino to square off in basketball showdown
Two legendary coaches meet Monday in a WPIAL boys basketball nonsection contest.
Peters Township’s Donovan McMillon adds 2 offers as NCAA coaches enter contact period
High school football players are in the midst of a two-week contact period on the NCAA recruiting calendar, a 14-day span that’s kept WPIAL juniors busy.
Gateway sophomore Patrick Body adds first Division I football offer
Gateway sophomore Patrick Body made two of the Gators’ most important catches in the playoffs and was rewarded this week with his first Division I college offer.
WPIAL leading receiver David Pantelis announces offer from Duquesne
December 8, 2019
As the WPIAL’s leading receiver, Upper St. Clair’s David Pantelis earned the attention of WPIAL defensive coordinators all across Class 5A.
PIHL high school hockey standings through Dec. 8, 2019
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Dec. 8.
Section basketball tips off this week on Trib HSSN
The winter high school sports season kicks into full gear this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
High school scores, schedules for Dec. 8, 2019
High schools
Deer Lakes’ Morrison leads strong cast of returning A-K Valley swimmers, divers
Adam Morrison is the hunted.
Final member of 1939 undefeated Avonmore team Catania dies
The last remaining member of Avonmore High School’s undefeated 1939 football team has died.
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2019: Jake Hoffman carries Mt. Lebanon to tournament title
Jake Hoffman scored 30 points for the second straight game, hit five 3-pointers and won tournament MVP honors as Mt. Lebanon routed Altoona 73-36 in the championship game of the Mt. Lebanon tournament Saturday night.
Springdale boys top Greensburg CC for tournament title
December 7, 2019
Springdale boys basketball coach Aaron Epps was looking for contributions throughout the lineup Saturday night, and he got it.
High school scores for Dec. 7, 2019
High schools
Highlands boys basketball storms past Gateway
For the second time in as many nights, the Highlands boys basketball team defended its home court in dominating fashion.
Franklin Regional wrestler Dibert ready to defend state title
Franklin Regional junior Carter Dibert knows winning another PIAA wrestling title won’t be easy, but he’s ready to tackle the challenge.
Gutsy Greensburg Salem rallies to beat Franklin Regional
Knocked around but never rattled, Greensburg Salem rallied from a scratchy start and evened its record after the first weekend of the boys basketball season.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Hempfield’s Graham gets 3 more Division I offers
Hempfield senior football player Cole Graham added three Division I college opportunities to his suddenly growing list.
Wyoming Area’s late rally stuns Central Valley in PIAA championship
HERSHEY — Momentum might be a myth to some, but Central Valley believes in it wholeheartedly.
Logan Danielson of Thomas Jefferson wins inaugural Bill Fralic Award
After a pancake breakfast that paid homage to the man of the hour — the hulking yet gentle man who invented the “pancake block” — the first recipient of the Bill Fralic Memorial Award was announced Saturday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
