Sports

Franklin Regional’s Eli Holm competes in the boys’ butterfly against Hempfield on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Franklin Regional Middle School.

Holm latest from Franklin Regional to choose Mount Union

January 12, 2020

When Franklin Regional senior Eli Holm committed to compete for Mount Union men’s swimming and diving next season, he continued a trend.

Kiski Area’s Grant Smith works against Plum’s Andrew Claassen at 145 pounds during their match Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Kiski Area High School. Kiski won, 66-12.

Wrestling teams qualified for WPIAL sectionals through Jan. 12, 2020

The WPIAL team wrestling regular season is down to the final week.

High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2020: Chartiers Valley holds off TJ

January 11, 2020

The No. 1-ranked girls basketball team in the Trib HSSN Class 5A rankings, Chartiers Valley, remained unbeaten after a scrappy and defensive 42-34 victory over Thomas Jefferson.

High school scores for Jan. 11, 2020

High schools

Norwin players cheer on their teammates during the Knights’ victory over North Allegheny on Thursday. Norwin is ranked No. 2 in Class 6A.

Trib WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2020

WPIAL girls basketball rankings

The Penn-Trafford competitive spirit team competed at the PIAA championships Jan. 11, 2020, at Hershey’s Giant Center.

South Fayette captures PIAA competitive spirit title; Penn-Trafford takes 2nd

South Fayette won the PIAA competitive spirit small division championship Saturday in Hershey as WPIAL teams took four of the top five spots.

Franklin Regional’s Trent Lunden is a PIHL all-star, along with teammates Chase Williams and Kevin Cakanac.

Westmoreland notebook: Local talent will be on display in PIHL all-star games

The Robert Morris Island Sports Center will be the site for the annual PIHL All-Star games on Jan. 26.

Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan blocks a shot by Norwin’s Nathan Petrarco during their game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Around the A-K Valley, sophomores are playing big roles

Successful high school teams often rely on older players, normally seniors or juniors, to lead, play primary roles and help the group reach its maximum potential.

Fox Chapel’s Lorenzo Jenkins drives to the basket against Norwin’s Jayden Walker during their game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, at Fox Chapel Area High School.

Trib WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 11, 2020

WPIAL rankings

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 10, 2020

Basketball

Upper St. Clair’s Ethan Dahlem pulls down a rebound between Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt (13) and Ryan Meis during their game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Upper St. Clair High School.

Short-handed Upper St. Clair uses ‘7 starters’ in victory over Bethel Park

With two starters out with injuries, Upper St. Clair could’ve easily explained away a lackluster effort Friday night, but the Panthers made sure that wasn’t necessary.

Wes Kropp led Penn Hills with 22 points Friday night.

High school roundup for Jan. 10, 2020: No. 1 Penn Hills rallies past McKeesport

Penn Hills, No. 1 in Class 5A in the Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings, earned a statement win over one of its leading challengers in Section 1-5A Friday night.

Notre Dame quarterback Phil Jurkovec (15) warms up before the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Sources: Former Pine-Richland and Notre Dame quarterback Phil Jurkovec commits to Boston College

Phil Jurkovec wasn’t a free agent for long.

Fox Chapel boys stay undefeated, stifle Penn-Trafford

January 10, 2020

Fox Chapel continued to show its defensive prowess Friday night against Penn-Trafford.

Apollo-Ridge’s Klay Fitzroy fights over a screen set by Winchester Thurston’s Igor Karusewicz as Langston Moses (21) looks to drive to the hoop during their matchup on Jan. 9, 2020.

After two losses, Apollo-Ridge gets back on track with section win over Winchester Thurston

After losing two straight games, the Apollo-Ridge boys basketball team was in need of a win Friday night when it hosted section opponent Winchester Thurston.

Rematch of WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball finals highlights Saturday schedule

The Thomas Jefferson girls basketball team enjoyed a tremendous 2018-19 season, finishing 22-8. Half of their losses were to WPIAL and PIAA champion Chartiers Valley.

Bishop Canevin players warm up before Friday night’s game with Geibel Catholic.

Bishop Canevin overcomes slow start to beat Geibel Catholic for 9th straight win

Bishop Canevin shook off a slow start and held on to beat visiting Geibel Catholic, 60-53, to secure their hold on first place in Section 2-A Friday night.