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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.