Sports

Freeport’s Joe Liput (87) looks to score against Westmont goalie Ian Amaranto (35) Dec. 19, 2019 at Belmont Complex.

‘Building year’ for youthful Freeport hockey

December 22, 2019

Jack Mason can still remember the nervousness he felt playing varsity hockey as a freshman.

Central Catholic head boys basketball coach Chuck Crummie during the AAAA WPIAL championship game against Moon at AJ Palumbo Center Feb. 2008. chaz palla

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 10

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

With numbers dwindling, Monessen football coach Mikey Blainefield steps down

Monessen finished the football season with 13 players.

Highlands basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski and assistant coach Corey Dotchin pose with a basketball that was presented to Stoczynski for his 100th career win.

Highlands boys basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski reaches career win No. 100

December 21, 2019

In his eighth season as the coach of the Highlands boys basketball program, Tyler Stoczynski hit a milestone earlier this week.

Kiski Area’s Dom Giordano tries to keep his balance during his 126-pound match with Seneca Valley’s Dylan Chappell at the Kiski Area Quad Meet on Dec. 20, 2019.

Kiski Area wrestling falls short at Quad Meet against top teams

Having the opportunity to test your wrestlers throughout the regular season is the best way to improve for the postseason.

High school scores for Dec. 21, 2019

High schools

Bethel Park’s Anthony Chiccitt runs with the ball during a game against Moon on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Bethel Park.

Top 19 of ’19: Trib HSSN breaks down the top stories of the year — No. 11

The 2019 high school sports season is nearly in the books.

Penn-Trafford’s Zach Rocco was selected to the All-Tournament team at the KSA tournament in Orlando.

High school roundup for Dec. 21, 2019: Penn-Trafford tops Uniontown in OT

Zach Rocco netted 21 points and was named to the All-Tournament team as Penn-Trafford defeated Uniontown, 70-66, in overtime at the KSA tournament in Orlando.

Hempfield swim teams pool their talent

The Hempfield swimming program is more than a pool experience.

Latrobe manager Bob Kovalcin awards a gold medal to pitcher Alexa Bryson after the Wildcats won the 2008 WPIAL title.
Latrobe manager Bob Kovalcin awards a gold medal to pitcher Alexa Bryson after the Wildcats won the 2008 WPIAL title.

Westmoreland notebook: Kovalcin returns to coach Latrobe softball

A familiar name is set to take over the Latrobe softball program.

Butler’s Ethan Morton scores over North Allegheny’s Greg Habib during their game Friday. Butler tops the Trib’s boys Class 6A rankings.

Trib WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 22, 2019

WPIAL rankings

Mt. Lebanon’s Morgan Palmer drives past Bethel Park’s Madie Dziezgowski during their game Thursday. Bethel Park is No. 1 and Mt. Lebanon No. 5 in the Trib’s girls basketball rankings.

Trib WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 22, 2019

WPIAL rankings

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2019

Basketball

Butler’s Devin Carney shoots a three-pointer against North Allegheny Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at North Allegheny High School. Carney scored a game-high 24 points in Butler’s 61-51 win.

High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2019: Butler tops NA in section opener

Devin Carney scored 24 points and Ethan Morton added 21 as top-ranked Butler (5-1, 1-0) defeated North Allegheny, 61-51, in a Section 1-6A boys basketball opener Friday night. Grant Timmerson led North Allegheny (4-3, 0-1) with 19 points.

Chartiers Valley’s Jared Goldstrom scored 22 points Friday night.

Chartiers Valley grinds out section win at Thomas Jefferson

December 20, 2019

Chartiers Valley came to Thomas Jefferson and beat the home team at its own game. The Colts beat the Jaguars in a slow, physical half-court basketball game, 56-51.

Seneca Valley’s Drew Vlasnik and Kiski Area’s Enzo Morlacci get tangled up during their 152-pound match on Dec. 20, 2019 at the Kiski Area Quad Meet.

Seneca Valley, Canon-McMillan come out on top of Kiski Area quad meet

Four of the top five Class AAA wrestling teams in the WPIAL got together at Kiski Area on Friday evening for their second annual meeting.

2019 Tribune-Review player of the year Justin Huss of Derry

Derry’s Justin Huss suffers broken leg in basketball section opener

Derry senior basketball player Justin Huss broke his right leg Friday night in the Trojans’ emotional 59-57 victory over visiting Freeport.

Section games and one-day events share the hoops stage Saturday

Dozens of WPIAL boys and girls basketball teams are playing in tournaments or one-day events on Saturday. Four teams, however, are ready for section games.