Sports
Pine-Richland competitive cheer takes 1st at WPIAL spirit championships
January 12, 2020
In the run-up to the 2019 WPIAL competitive spirit championships, several members of Pine-Richland’s team were stricken with the flu, causing practice time to be limited as the bug spread between a number of teammates.
Experience, versatility key for Pine-Richland diving team
The Pine-Richland diving team might not boast the deepest roster in WPIAL Class AAA, but while in some cases there is strength in numbers, the Rams are counting on deriving their strength from their adaptability and cohesion.
Plum spirit squad shows competitive drive
Every Saturday in the fall, the Plum competitive spirit team met in the gym for a 7 a.m. practice after cheering the night before at football games with a determination to get stronger.
Norwin competitive spirit team makes states for eighth straight year
Norwin’s competitive spirit squad loves the taste of chocolate.
Top line driving Norwin hockey
Norwin sports one of the PIHL Class A’s top lines.
Holm latest from Franklin Regional to choose Mount Union
When Franklin Regional senior Eli Holm committed to compete for Mount Union men’s swimming and diving next season, he continued a trend.
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
Trib WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 12, 2020
WPIAL girls basketball rankings
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.
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.
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.
Trib WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 11, 2020
WPIAL rankings
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 10, 2020
Basketball
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.
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.
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.
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.
