Sports
Ringgold boys oust Freeport in Class 4A opening round
February 20, 2019
The Freeport and Ringgold boys basketball teams were both on lengthy streaks without a WPIAL playoff victory.
Deer Lakes girls pull away from Seton LaSalle in Class 3A 1st round
Western Pennsylvanians saw nearly every form of precipitation Wednesday: snow, ice, sleet and rain.
High school roundup for Feb. 20, 2019: Deshields leads Uniontown past Beaver
Billy Deshields had the hot hand Wednesday night and carried Uniontown to a 72-53 victory over Beaver in the first round of the WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball playoffs at Peters Township.
Knoch displays versatility, rolls past South Park in 1st round
Knoch has displayed an ability and willingness to get out and run the floor a little more than it has in the past, and that continued in a big way in the playoffs Wednesday night.
Derry denied elusive playoff win thanks to Blackhawk’s late surge
Neither Derry nor Blackhawk had school Wednesday because of the early morning snow storm.
Highlands holds off Belle Vernon in Class 4A 1st-round victory
Highlands saw its playoff life flashing before its eyes against an unafraid underdog Belle Vernon.
WPIAL Hall of Fame to announce 13th induction class
For some all-time WPIAL greats, 13 will be their lucky number.
High school scores, schedules for Feb. 20, 2019
High Schools
Hempfield’s Orischak commits to St. Francis (Pa.)
Another Hempfield softball player has committed early to a Division I college.
Mars boys, Peters Township girls stay atop Trib 10 basketball power rankings
Every Wednesday during the 2018-19 WPIAL basketball season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases Power Rankings during the WPIAL Roundball Report at 6:30 p.m.
‘Squirrelly’ Burrell wrestler Salerno reaps benefits of joining Bucs
Nick Salerno earned his nickname in his earliest days as a wrestler, when he drove a hard bargain with his mother before going to a camp.
A-K Valley basketball playoff capsules: Games of Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
Boys
Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Games of Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
Boys
WPIAL adds 2 boys basketball teams for 2019-20 season
One WPIAL boys basketball section will have a new look next season.Southmoreland playoffs preview
No. 6 Southmoreland (18-5) vs. No. 3 Blackhawk (18-4)
Burrell’s Mele to wrestle at PIAA Southwest Regionals despite injury
Austin Mele ran into the dreaded “Mr. Murphy” at the WPIAL Class AA championships, but the Burrell senior believes he’ll get the best of the opponent beginning this weekend.
WPIBL boys singles tournament postponed; girls event still on for Thursday
Wednesday morning’s winter weather forced Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League officials to postpone the boys singles championship tournament to next Wednesday at 3 p.m. The event will remain at Wildlife Lanes in Lower Burrell.
Carlynton hires former Peters Township football coach Piccinini
Carlynton has hired Rich Piccinini as football coach, the school announced Wednesday.
New Castle hosting marquee boys basketball playoff doubleheader Thursday night
It will be a Section 1-3A convention of sorts Thursday for a WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball doubleheader to kick off quarterfinals weekend.
Garvey’s standout performance helps lift North Allegheny gymnasts
Reyna Garvey’s WPIAL gymnastic routine was a collaborative effort. The North Allegheny freshman had to execute all of the tricks but wasn’t alone when it came to preparation.
