Sports
Bethel Park joins Chartiers Valley, North Catholic on top in Trib HSSN state rankings
There were big changes to the state’s highest classification in the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings after the first full week in January.
WPIAL Girls Basketball Player of the Week — Week ending Jan. 11
The 2018-19 season was a struggle for perennial girls basketball power Mt. Lebanon. While section rival Peters Township was perfect, the Blue Devils finished 12-11 and lost to Norwin in the opening round of the playoffs.
Deaf Latrobe diving coach Brownlee teaching more than technique
Latrobe diving coach Trish Brownlee, who is deaf, said it can be challenging at times to communicate with her divers.
PIHL high school hockey standings through Jan. 12, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL standings through Sunday, Jan. 12.
Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Jan. 12, 2020
After a 6-0 start to PIHL play, Seneca Valley started a tailspin.
Big week for WPIAL basketball, section wrestling on HSSN
High school basketball hits the midway point of section play, and the regular season for team wrestling winds down this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: Week ending Jan. 12, 2020
The name Tyler Stewart should be familiar to anyone who has followed the PIHL recently.
First half of section play concludes in WPIAL girls basketball Monday
The first half of section play concludes in WPIAL girls basketball Monday.
Burrell standout Stewart surprises with return to varsity hockey team
After spending some time in the junior hockey ranks this season, Tyler Stewart made a surprise return to the ice for Burrell hockey last Monday.
Shenango shot putter Emma Callahan ranks 1st nationally in indoor season
Shenango sophomore Emma Callahan climbed to the top of the national shot put rankings this weekend.
Gateway goalkeeper Maddy Neundorfer earns spot at U.S. development program camp
Maddy Neundorfer didn’t know who Hope Solo or Briana Scurry was when she began to play soccer.
Gateway bowlers rely on team concept
Through six matches, the Gateway bowling team is focused on turning the program into an efficient unit.
Franklin Regional earns another trip competitive spirit state championships
Since the WPIAL officially sanctioned competitive spirit as a district-sponsored sport for the 2012-13 academic year, only 10 teams have qualified for the PIAA championships at least seven times.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Mason Tomlin, Shady Side Academy
Mason Tomlin, a senior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, has helped keep the Indians in the section race. The 5-foot-8 point guard is averaging 15 points a game. He also plays on the football team and this spring he will give lacrosse a shot after running track the last two years. He will be attending Columbia and majoring in economics before enrolling in business school. He will also continue to play football.
Fox Chapel boys ride defense, depth to early season success
When the season began, Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar knew he had the makings of a good team. He just didn’t know how good.
Veteran roster has Brentwood boys off to scorching start
Brentwood’s boys basketball team is well on its way to having one of the best seasons in school history.
Baldwin competitive cheer squad reaches championship goal
Drive, determination, hard work, no fear of failing and a strong dose of patience are among ingredients necessary to claim a WPIAL championship.
Quaker Valley runner Daniel Ford working toward WPIAL title defense
The WPIAL Class AA boys track and field championship meet is months away, but Quaker Valley senior Daniel Ford is taking steps to defend his title in the 1,600-meter run.
Penn-Trafford competitive spirit earns WPIAL medium-squad title
It has been eight years since the PIAA officially held the first season of competitive spirit, and the past seven seasons have featured Penn-Trafford qualifying and competing for the PIAA medium division championship after participating in the WPIAL championships a week before.
