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Five things to watch at Saturday’s WPIAL wrestling semifinals, finals
February 1, 2019
The WPIAL Class AAA and AA wrestling championships will be held Saturday. Kiski Area (Class AAA) and Burrell (AA) are the returning champions, and both are seeded No. 1 in each classification. Here are some interesting facts about the team tournament. Can Burrell do it again Burrell has reached the
Looking back at Burrell’s 12 straight WPIAL wrestling championships
It's hard to imagine now, but Burrell left the WPIAL Class AA championship match disappointed in back-to-back years, falling to Mt. Pleasant in both 2005 and '06. The Bucs had plenty of success to look back on, including WPIAL championships in 1997 and 2004 and runner-up finishes in 2003, '05
Razor-close basketball rematches top Friday’s 3 things to watch in HS sports
There are only two or three section games left for WPIAL boys basketball teams. Much of the playoff field is already set, but many teams are still battling for a better position. Here are three games to watch Friday night (if they're not postponed by weather). Chartiers Valley at Moon,A-K Valley basketball notebook: Deer Lakes eyes more history
January 31, 2019
Deer Lakes already made school history this week, but the Lancers boys basketball team has an opportunity for more before the conclusion of the regular season. With wins over Steel Valley, Valley and Shady Side Academy in its final three Section 3-3A games, Deer Lakes (13-4, 9-0) would secure its
High school roundup for Jan. 31, 2019: North Catholic girls take down Greensburg Salem
Megan Kallock had a scoring spree Thursday night, but it was enough for the Greensburg Salem girls basketball team to upset the No. 1 team in Class 4A. The senior scored 35 points, but the Golden Lions lost to North Catholic, 76-58, in a Section 1-4A game in Greensburg. Nikki
High school scores, schedules for Jan. 31, 2019
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday's results WPIAL Nonsection Trinity Christian at Riverview, ppd. Summit Academy at Serra Catholic, ppd. District 8 City League Brashear at Allderdice, ppd. Carrick at Westinghouse, ppd. Obama Academy at Perry, ppd. Friday's schedule All games start at 7:30 p.m. unless stated otherwise WPIAL Class 6A
No. 3 Central Valley girls hold on to beat No. 2 Blackhawk
This time, it was Blackhawk's turn to do the chasing. However the Cougars' furious comeback fell short Thursday night as Central Valley held on for a 49-46 victory in a key WPIAL Section 2-4A girls basketball battle at Central Valley Middle School. andquot;It was amazing to win,andquot; Central Valley's Christiane
Elizabeth Forward girls step closer to Section 3-4A title after defeating No. 5 Southmoreland
After senior forward Maggie Moore scored inside for Southmoreland to tie the game with 17 seconds left, Elizabeth Forward coach Krystal Gibbs gathered her players during a timeout to cast a vote of confidence. Her message: andquot;Just finish the game,andquot; Gibbs said. andquot;I believe in you, now I just need
WPIAL girls basketball playoff clinchings through Jan. 31, 2019
There is just over a week left in section play in WPIAL girls basketball. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Trib HSSN's exclusive coverage
Former WPIAL standout Anthony Johnson commits to Bowling Green football
Former Jeannette standout Anthony Johnson, who helped the Jayhawks win WPIAL and PIAA football titles in 2017, committed Thursday to Bowling Green. Johnson announced his decision on Twitter. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound senior transferred in July to Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio. The defensive end chose the Mid-American Conference school
Fox Chapel boys swimmers chasing 1st section title since ’90
The last time a Fox Chapel boys swimming and diving team won a section championship, the current team members were more than a decade away from being born. The year was 1990, and for senior Nate Roe, the 29-year drought needs to come to an end. andquot;Every single day goingNorth Hills hockey peaking as postseason nears
The arrow is pointing up for the North Hills hockey team. Way up, in fact, as the group that began the season 2-3 has rallied to become one of the hotter teams in PIHL Class A, winning seven games in a nine-game stretch. Perhaps there is no better time to
Spencer develops into ‘coach on the court’ for Penn Hills boys basketball
At the beginning of the season, Penn Hills senior guard Tyree Spencer wasn't a well-known boys basketball player in the WPIAL. However, Spencer's new role has allowed him to turn some heads. Spencer, who was the sixth-man off the bench for the WPIAL title team last season, is averaging 20.3
Consistency is name of game for Hampton boys
If the Hampton boys basketball team could get more consistency on offense, it might really have something. But Joe Lafko's team, as usual, has something already. The team is primed for another playoff appearance despite a 57-49 loss to Shaler last Wednesday that all but guaranteed a fourth-place finish in
North Allegheny boys basketball looks for playoff momentum
Making the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs is a near certainty for the North Allegheny boys basketball team. How much momentum the Tigers carry into the playoffs is to be determined. North Allegheny had a one-game lead for the last playoff spot out of Section 1 before its conference matchup Feb.Shaler girls basketball finds promise in defense
Emily Cavacini was convinced the Shaler girls basketball team could show progress if the defense could improve. The junior guard wasn't ready to bow out after the Titans opened the season 0-5, losing by an average margin of 25.4 points. andquot;Because we are a young team, we had to focus
Carlynton bowlers look forward to WPIBL postseason
Carlynton bowling coach Dan Kuhn had two ways to describe the Cougars boys team -- loose and locked in. Entering the final stretch of the season, Carlynton is 7-0 and is in first place in the Southwest section. A veteran core of players has put the Cougars on the verge
Shaler’s Platt reflects on all-star game, Titans season
Spencer Platt doesn't mind any role he is asked to play. Typically, the Shaler junior defenseman is tasked with carrying the puck. But when he gets outside of the Titans' program, Platt finds himself with different responsibilities. Those skills served him well during the Class AA PIHL All-Star game held
Carlynton boys, girls swimming on verge of section titles
When Michael Schneiderlochner talks about his swimming teams at Carlynton, he sometimes will preface his remarks with, andquot;I don't like to sound like I'm bragging.andquot; But it isn't bragging if you can do it. With the boys and girls teams unbeaten in Section 1-AA and their toughest competition -- Chartiers
Dunson’s energy, defense key to success for Penn Hills girls basketball
Seniors Tayonna Robertson and Adia Brisker can constantly be seen leading the Penn Hills girls basketball team offensively in the box score. But it's the energy and defense provided by senior Ariana Dunson that could make the difference in the postseason. The Indians have a 13-5 overall record with a
