Sports
Shaler notes: Mekhi Reynolds puts in work, hits 1,000-point mark
February 6, 2020
Seeing Mekhi Reynolds, it wasn’t a matter of if to Shaler Area boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger.
Shaler senior Shannon Roche emerges as standout bowler
Bowling was a nice change of pace for Shannon Roche.
Penn Hills boys hitting stride as playoffs approach
At the beginning of the season, Penn Hills boys basketball coach Dan DeRose knew what type of offense he was going to have this season but wasn’t sure how his defense would look.
North Allegheny’s Smyers motivated to find success at PIAA meet
North Allegheny junior swimmer Molly Smyers hopes to change a pattern that has seen her shine in the WPIAL Class AAA championships, then stumble at states.
North Hills hockey making postseason push
For the better part of the last month, the North Hills hockey team has been in a hard-pressed situation as it strives to qualify for the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup playoffs.
Hampton’s Zach Wright celebrates 100-win milestone
Zach Wright was certain he would win his 100th match Jan. 25 at the Buckeye Local Panther Classic in Medina, Ohio.
No quit in Hampton hockey team
As the regular season began to wind down, the Hampton hockey team wasn’t eliminated from playoff contention, and no matter the results, the team will always play like it.
Fox Chapel, Norwin set off shot-clock debate in high school basketball community
Plenty of people who viewed a short video clip last week of Fox Chapel holding the basketball for nearly a minute against Norwin had a strong opinion of what they had just watched.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Huge game looms for Franklin Regional
At Franklin Regional, the thought of missing the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs is just that, a thought — and a bad one, at that.
A-K Valley Boys Basketball Notebook: Multiple players eclipse 1,000-point plateau
It has been a special week for a few players in the A-K Valley as they eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in their careers.
Knoch boys basketball staying focused down stretch run
On Jan. 28, the No. 2 Knoch Knights dropped a Section 1-4A contest to No. 1 Highlands, losing just their second game of the season.
Colleen Hoolahan puts exclamation point on Penn Hills career with record swim
Penn Hills senior Colleen Hoolahan has been on a mission since her freshman year to leave her own mark with the swim program. On senior night, Hoolahan finally reached her goal as she knocked down a school record that has lasted over 36 years.
PIAA team wrestling tournament: Burgettstown stumbles against Chestnut Ridge
HERSHEY — District 5 champion Chestnut Ridge won the final seven bouts and eased past WPIAL runner-up Burgettstown, 56-12, on Thursday at PIAA Class AA Team Championship at Giant Center.
USC boys, Central Valley girls back in this week’s Trib 10 power rankings
February 5, 2020
A couple of bad Knights led to a couple of changes in the boys and girls Trib 10 from last week.
PIAA wrestling, girls basketball section finales share Thursday spotlight
A handful of WPIAL girls basketball sections appear to be headed toward a deadlock for the section crown.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 5, 2020
Basketball
High school roundup for Feb. 5, 2020: Southmoreland trips up Washington
Riley Comforti scored 32 points to lead Southmoreland to a 62-58 upset overtime victory over first-place Washington in Section 4-3A boys basketball Wednesday night.
5 things to watch at the PIAA team wrestling championships
The PIAA team wrestling championships begin Thursday at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Plum girls basketball has chance to add to school’s growing trophy collection
Last spring, the Plum softball team claimed a section championship, sharing the Section 2-5A title with Hampton.
Western Pa. football players headed to Division I, II programs
Here’s a look at where Western Pa. senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels, during the early-signing period in December and on Wednesday.
