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High school roundup for Jan. 6, 2018: Washington’s perimeter shooting sparks Quaker Valley
January 7, 2018
Coletrane Washington scored 35 points and hit a school-record 10 3-pointers as Quaker Valley earned an 85-45 victory over Thomas Jefferson (2-8) in nonsection playFreeport bowlers improving in inaugural WPIBL season
Every year, new teams debut in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League. Freeport joined this year, and coach Tom Livingston said team members of varying
A-K Valley high school notebook: Girls basketball teams vying for playoff spots in Section 1-4A
Three of the returning playoff teams from girls basketball Section 1-4A began something of a round-robin last week, each looking to bounce back from aHigh school scores and schedules: Jan. 6, 2017
January 6, 2018
High Schools Basketball Boys Saturday's results WPIAL Cancer Research Classic (at Wheeling Jesuit U.) Mars 77, Wheeling Central Catholic, W.Va. 70 Chuckie Mahoney Classic (at
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Hempfield’s Schade signs with Eastern Kentucky
A trip to the WPIAL volleyball semifinals in the fall was more rewarding than Kierstin Schade could have imagined. Schade helped underdog Hempfield reach the
Mt. Lebanon boys earn section victory over shorthanded Connellsville
Mt. Lebanon arrived Friday ready to battle Connellsville's Seth Younkin, a 6-foot-6 forward who leads his team in points and rebounds. But the senior injuredCarlynton boys show fight during early-season schedule
When stepping on the court to face the Carlynton boys basketball team, opponents should expect a battle for all four quarters. andquot;This team's identity has
Thomas Jefferson grad Williams enjoying assistant coaching role at alma mater
Assistant coach Skylar Williams is entrenched deeply in the girls basketball program at Thomas Jefferson. Williams, 25, is a 2010 Thomas Jefferson graduate who was
Casey helps engineer success for Brentwood swimming
Senior leadership on the Brentwood boys swim team is provided by five athletes. An undisputed leader of the group is third-year team member Michael Casey,
Undefeated Penn Hills boys basketball team keeps on rolling
Going 19-4 last season might give one certain expectations entering this season. However, the Penn Hills boys basketball program faced variables that might have predictedPenn Hills wrestlers make steady progress
Penn Hills senior DeShawn Butler has qualified for WPIALs two years in a row. He is looking to become more consistent this season in order
Seton LaSalle’s ‘Road Warriors’ start 2nd half on positive note
The Seton LaSalle girls basketball team tipped off the new year in thrilling fashion. On Tuesday, the Rebels edged Brentwood, 43-38, in a nonsection matchup.
Baldwin boys build camaraderie during trip to Orlando
They visited Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Springs and Hollywood Studios. In between, they played some highly competitive basketball games. The Baldwin boys basketball team participated
Thomas Jefferson hockey looks forward to 2nd half
Thomas Jefferson's varsity hockey team opened the new year with a 9-2 overall record, good for fourth place in the PIHL Class A division. Bishop
Deer Lakes girls shrug off slow start to get back on playoff path
After Deer Lakes missed 16 of 17 3-point attempts in a victory over St. Joseph last week, coach Dave Petruska cautioned the Lancers not to
Kiski Area in position to claim 3rd straight WCCA wrestling title
Kiski Area put itself in position to capture its 11th Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament title and third in a row with a solid
Kelly sparks Fox Chapel win vs. Norwin
Ben Kelly's return to the lineup has made quite a difference for Fox Chapel. Out with an illness two weeks ago when the Foxes dropped
Norwin freshman Alteri upsets No. 2-seeded Gaul to highlight 1st day of WCCA wrestling tournament
January 5, 2018
The opening night of the Westmoreland County Coaches Association wrestling tournament always seems have a surprise winner. And the 65th annual championship had its shocker.
Fenton scores 35 to lead Latrobe boys past rival Hempfield
Latrobe honored its WPIAL and PIAA baseball championship team at halftime on Friday night. The basketball team didn't need to take on the persona of
High school scores, summaries, schedules for Jan. 5, 2018
High Schools Basketball Boys Friday's results WPIAL Class 6A Section 1 Butler 58, North Allegheny 56 (OT) Central Catholic 53, Pine-Richland 52 Seneca Valley 73,
