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Trib HSSN Boys Swimmer of the Week: New Castle’s Zachary Bell
February 15, 2019
Zachary Bell is making the most of his final WPIAL swimming season.
5 players to watch in the opening round of the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs
The five-day forecast calls for cold weather across Western Pennsylvania, but here are five WPIAL boys basketball players worth braving the wind chill to watch.
Trib HSSN Girls Swimmer of the Week: Gateway’s Olivia Livingston
Olivia Livingston set the bar for the rest of the WPIAL in the second week of December when she established a time of 23.49 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle against Upper St. Clair.
North Catholic football standout Nikhai Hill-Green announces transfer out of state
North Catholic’s Nikhai Hill-Green, one of the WPIAL’s top football players, said Friday that he’s transferring out of state.
Livingston, freshmen standouts ready to lead Gateway at WPIAL swim championships
Gateway junior Olivia Livingston is a WPIAL champion with four individual titles over her first two appearances at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Impressive Jeannette rolls past Springdale in WPIAL Class 2A opener
With the offense flowing like a fountain and the defense locked in and smothering Springdale, Jeannette boys basketball coach Adrian Batts grew more impressed with his team.
TJ’s Galioto, Moon’s Hoff headline WPIAL gymnast champs
Thomas Jefferson gymnast Natalie Galioto and her coaches did some quick calculations after she got finished with her final event, and the math showed she had put together her highest score all season.
Led by Decheck, Taylor, Plum swimmers ready to compete at WPIAL meet
Justin Decheck secured his place at the next level before this season by signing a letter of intent in November to swim at Gannon.
Westmoreland basketball playoff preview capsules for Tuesday’s games
Tuesday’s games
A-K Valley WPIAL basketball capsules for Feb. 15, 2019
February 14, 2019
Friday's games Boys First round Class A No. 9 Leechburg (12-9) vs. No. 8 Bishop Canevin (14-7) 8 p.m. Friday at Fox Chapel Winner plays: No. 1 Vincentian (14-7) on Thursday in quarterfinals. Coaches: Corey Smith, Leechburg; Gino Palmosina, Bishop Canevin Points scored/allowed: Leechburg, 59.9/51.5; Bishop Canevin, 60.5/48.8 Players to
A-K Valley H.S. notebook: Waiting is hardest part for Fox Chapel boys
By the time Fox Chapel tips off its WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball first-round matchup against Seneca Valley on Tuesday, the Foxes will have gone eight days between games. That's actually a short amount of time compared to the past two years. Fox Chapel had a first-round bye each of
High school scores, schedules for Feb. 14, 2019
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday's results District 8 City League Carrick 67, Westinghouse 66 Allderdice 70, Brashear 46 Obama Academy 67, Perry 52 District 6 Nonsection Ligonier Valley 83, Bedford 63 WPIAL playoffs Class 6A First round Tuesday's schedule Penn-Trafford (14-8) vs. Peters Township (15-7) at Mt. Lebanon, 8 p.m.;
PIAA transfer rule to keep California’s Ramsey out of WPIAL postseason
California's Malik Ramsey, one of the top scorers in the WPIAL, won't take part in the basketball playoffs. He's healthy. He's academically eligible. He's a huge part of why the Trojans finished third in Section 2-2A and claimed a playoff spot. But the 6-foot-4 junior transferred from Laurel Highlands in
Alle-Kiski Valley teams see tough nonconference games as playoff prep
Dave Petruska assessed Deer Lakes' record at the end of the WPIAL girls basketball regular season, and he mostly liked what he saw. The 16 wins certainly looked nice to Petruska, but he didn't mind the six losses, either, mostly because of how they came. There were two losses to
Burrell breaks through for WPIBL girls championship
Burrell's girls bowling team picked up nice Valentine's Day presents on Thursday: WPIBL championship rings. The Buccaneers edged Butler, 2-1, for the title at AMF Noble Manor Lanes in Crafton. andquot;This is incredibly special,andquot; Burrell senior Carlee Hummel said. The victory avenged a loss to the Golden Tornado for last
Burrell’s young gymnasts ready for WPIAL championships
Rene Ruggeri took over the Burrell gymnastics team in October and posted a tryout to see who would come out for the team shortly after opening a new gym in Lower Burrell. The Bucs had only three gymnasts last year, and one of them, Taylor Johnson, a 2018 WPIAL champion,
5 players to watch in the opening round of the WPIAL girls basketball playoffs
The postseason is a time for stars to shine bright. Legends are made at this time of year as the games are more meaningful, and the performances have to be better to win and advance. Here are five players to watch during the opening round of the 2019 WPIAL girls
Ligonier Valley sending 4 players to Ken Lantzy All-Star game
Four Ligonier Valley football players have been picked to play in the 49th annual Ken Lantzy All-Star game June 14 in Johnstown. St. Francis (Pa.) recruit and state-record holding wide receiver Aaron Tutino heads the list that includes quarterback John Caldwell, defensive back Zack Beitel and lineman Blake Bridge. Tutino
High school basketball notebook: LV guard Marinchak serves 1-game suspension
Ligonier Valley junior guard Michael Marinchak missed the Rams' regular-season finale Thursday at Bedford but he will return for the start of the District 6 playoffs. Marinchak had to serve a one-game suspension for his ejection in the Rams' last game. He picked up two technicals in the Heritage ConferenceHampton’s Schmitt to join brother at Clarion
Hampton tailback Vince Schmitt decided to stay close to family with his college decision. The hard-working back took to Twitter to announce his commitment to Clarion. Schmitt finished his senior season with 72 carries for 319 yards, but don't let the modest numbers fool you. His senior season was injury-plagued,
