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Norwin reaches WPIAL wrestling tournament for 6th time in program history
January 25, 2019
When Vince DeAugustine took over the Norwin wrestling program, he wanted to make the team relevant. He wanted to build a program that didn't accept being mediocre. Since the WPIAL began the holding a team tournament in 1979, Norwin had qualified only five times before this season. The Knights are
Plum boys hope to close games, regular season strong
Plum boys basketball coach Hart Coleman had seen the same scenario play out too many times this season: Play strong for three quarters and take the lead only to see that lead -- and the victory -- slip away in the fourth. After a 55-52 loss at Armstrong last Friday,
Allegheny County Wrestling Championships at Fox Chapel a success
Despite dire weather predictions, the 18th Allegheny County Wrestling Championships went on as scheduled Jan. 18-19 at Fox Chapel. There were 37 teams participating and 392 wrestlers. andquot;Because of our experience over the years and our wonderful support network of families, staff and sponsors, we made it another wonderful success,andquot;
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Will Cochran
Will Cochran, a senior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, has contributed on a lot of fronts. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound Cochran is a versatile player. andquot;He is our glue guy,andquot; SSA coach David Vadnais said. andquot;He plays four positions and never takes a play off. He is a more
TJ wrestling ascends to top of Allegheny County
Four years ago, Thomas Jefferson tied for 15th place in the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament. The Jaguars placed 13th in 2017, then climbed to the runner-up spot last season. This year, the TJ wrestlers were crowned county champions, as coach Michael Ladick's four-year plan came to fruition. The Jaguars finished
Gateway’s Whiteside looks to build of solid finish at Allegheny County tournament
It didn't take Evan Whiteside long to dispatch his first opponent at the recent Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament. The Gateway junior 113-pounder pinned Bethel Park sophomore Kevin Collins in 38 seconds. It started Whiteside on a five-match journey Jan. 18 and 19 at Fox Chapel that would lead to his
Thomas Jefferson hockey well-represented at PIHL all-star event
Four integral members of the Thomas Jefferson hockey team were selected to play in the PIHL all-star showcase. The games took place Jan. 27 at the Robert Morris Island Sports Complex on Neville Island. TJ was represented in Class A by senior forwards Hayden Hintemeyer and Johnny Rimsky, senior defenseman
Sewickley Academy girls basketball building for strong finish
Sewickley Academy's girls basketball team was right where it wanted to be to start the second half of WPIAL Section 1-A play. The Panthers (8-3 overall, 5-2 section) were within striking distance of Rochester at the top of the standings and nearly knocked off the Rams in the second meetingNorwin’s Pampus changes college soccer programs
Kendra Pampus was signed and ready to join the women's soccer program at Indiana University in Bloomington when a coaching change sent her plans sideways. Pampus, a senior at Norwin who only played on the varsity team there for two years, announced a new intention Friday with a verbal commitment
1st-place boys basketball matchups in Friday’s 3 things to watch in HS sports
With about two weeks left in the basketball section schedule, title races will decided soon. Here are three boys basketball matchups Friday night that should help decide which teams earn a plaque at the WPIAL basketball pairings meetings. Seton LaSalle at North Catholic, 7:30 p.m. When these two teams met
High school roundup for Jan. 24, 2019: Chartiers Valley girls top Thomas Jefferson
January 24, 2019
The No. 1 Chartiers Valley girls basketball team kept its perfect season intact Thursday with a tense, hard-fought 41-38 section win at Thomas Jefferson. The Colts (18-0, 10-0) overcame a 36-32 deficit late in the fourth quarter by scoring nine consecutive points and securing a 41-36 advantage. Mackenzie Wagner, a
High school scores, schedules for Jan. 24, 2019
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday's results WPIAL Class 3A Section 2 Freedom 84, Fort Cherry 65 Nonsection Yough 61, California 59 Independent SWCAC Aquinas Academy 71, Cheswick Christian 40 District 6 Heritage Homer-Center 66, Ligonier Valley 65 Saltsburg 69, United 66 Friday's schedule All games start at 7:30 p.m. unless
Carlynton girls get defensive to sweep Deer Lakes in Section 3-3A
A red-hot offense sparked Deer Lakes on a three-game winning streak the Lancers carried into their second-place battle with Carlynton on Thursday night. The shooting that fueled that attack cooled considerably, with a major helping hand from the visiting Cougars' defense. Carlynton stymied Deer Lakes' offense for the final three
Westphal nets 27 points as No. 3 Bethel Park girls top rival Mt. Lebanon
Olivia Westphal's often-lethal 3-point shot wasn't falling, and she picked up a pair of first-half fouls on drives to the basket. So the Bethel Park standout sophomore shifted her approach to what her coach calls andquot;a lost artandquot; -- the mid-range game. Westphal delivered there as she scored 16 of
Latrobe girls stun Penn Hills on White’s game-winner
Senior guard Kayla White hadn't scored a point until the end in Latrobe's game Thursday. But with 6.9 seconds left, it was White who hit the winning shot as Latrobe stunned Penn Hills, 57-56, in a WPIAL Class 5A, Section 3 game. Penn Hills had one last shot at the
Belle Vernon girls overcome long drought, defeat Mt. Pleasant
In a stagnant game with little offensive flow and more stops and starts than evening rush hour on Route 51, Rachel Wobrak decided someone needed to step on the gas. andquot;For the first three quarters, I didn't feel like I played the way I can,andquot; the Belle Vernon junior said.
A-K Valley notebook: Deer Lakes girls not afraid to go outside
Amid cold and flu season, Deer Lakes' girls basketball team is making hot shooting contagious. The Lancers got career-best shooting performances over the past week from senior Abby Buechel and freshman Reese Hasley, leading them to a pair of Section 3-3A wins. Buechel hit a career-high six 3-pointers and finished
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Hempfield boys, Southmoreland girls take pride in ‘D’
The Hempfield boys and Southmoreland girls basketball teams have something common, and it isn't that you can get to both schools via the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. The similarity is in the numbers. Both teams lead their respective WPIAL classifications in defensive scoring average. Hempfield holds the lowest points-against average
Penn Hills wrestling focused on individual success
With a limited roster, the Penn Hills wrestling team continues to focus on individual success as the postseason approaches. Recently, the Indians had two wrestlers reach the podium at the Allegheny County tournament Jan. 18-19 at Fox Chapel. Senior Justin Perkins (11-4) finished fourth after losing the third-place bout to
Hillegas, North Hills wrestlers find success at Allegheny County tournament
In what was billed as the most competitive weight class at the Allegheny County wrestling tournament, North Hills' Sam Hillegas displayed his grappling prowess by imposing his will against his opponents on his way to taking first place in the 132-pound division Jan. 19. Hillegas also was the recipient of
