Sports
New GCC boys coach, 24, looks to carry on winning tradition at his alma mater
November 21, 2019
At 24, Christian Hyland will be one of the youngest head basketball coaches in the state — in the country, for that matter.
Fox Chapel’s Bitar set to play at Rolex Tournament of Champions in Florida
Fox Chapel golfer Scott Bitar is headed south.
Central Catholic keeps focus on State College with possible St. Joseph’s matchup looming
Central Catholic could have a showdown with defending state champion St. Joseph’s Prep on the horizon, an East vs. West clash with the nationally ranked Philadelphia power.
Schlegel leads Plum hockey team back to playoff contention
The Plum hockey team edged Hampton in a PIHL Class AA contest Nov. 11 for its fourth win in its opening six games.
WPIAL championship Saturday football facts and figures, Class 5A/2A edition
Four WPIAL football championships are in the books from last week with two more set for Saturday at Norwin HS.
Chick’s Picks pays tribute to biggest fan as WPIAL football season draws to close
As the final week of the WPIAL football season is upon us, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, Chick’s Picks took some time to reflect on all that she has been thankful for this season.
Opportunity knocks for underclassmen on Deer Lakes girls roster
Reese Hasley is confident and focused forward.
After a season to remember, Deer Lakes boys trying to plan an encore
The Deer Lakes boys basketball team made history last year during its school-record run to and through the postseason.
Ineligible Avonworth football player drops lawsuit against WPIAL, PIAA
Attorneys for ineligible Avonworth football player Kyros Thorpe withdrew his lawsuit against the WPIAL and PIAA on Thursday, ending his legal battle to play in the WPIAL football championship.
Wyatt Henson returns to Waynesburg after winning Missouri state wrestling title
Missouri state wrestling champion Wyatt Henson has transferred back to Waynesburg, but the junior isn’t eligible for the WPIAL or PIAA postseason tournaments this winter.
Belle Vernon’s Cameron Guess commits to Pitt
Belle Vernon’s Cam Guess made it all the way to No. 1 in the Kohl’s Kicking Camps national punter rankings last year for the Class of 2020.
Rebuilding plan has Cheswick Christian boys ready to contend again
When 6-foot-10 Ben Pollock finished his Cheswick Christian Academy boys basketball career in 2016-17 after rewriting much of the school’s record book, longtime Chargers coach Todd Rosio had a three-year plan to build the team back up to contending status.
Rebuilding ahead after breakthrough season for Franklin Regional girls
Franklin Regional made a rare appearance in the WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball quarterfinals last season with a senior-heavy team.
Young Franklin Regional boys roster takes aim at 5th straight playoff berth
When Steve Scorpion took over the Franklin Regional boys basketball program two years ago, he inherited a team loaded with juniors and seniors.
Thomas Jefferson runs into nemesis Cathedral Prep again
Round 4.
Cheswick Christian girls dedicate season to former coach in need of heart transplant
Jacque Willis thought she might become a basketball coach someday, but she never expected it to be just a few months after she graduated college.
Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe seeks court injunction to play in WPIAL Class 2A football final
Turned away by both the WPIAL and PIAA, Avonworth senior Kyros Thorpe is taking his eligibility battle to court.
Trib HSSN power rankings are shuffled following WPIAL finals at Heinz Field
With four WPIAL championship games in the books, the final 10 teams in HSSN’s weekly power rankings are now set.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 19, 2019
November 19, 2019
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