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Greensburg CC boys get time to reset before continuing PIAA run in semifinals
March 16, 2025
As the late Tom Petty sang, waiting is the hardest part.
With women’s wrestling about to earn official NCAA championship status, WPIAL alumni compete on national stage
For the first time, former WPIAL girls wrestlers competed at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships in Iowa. For the last time, they did so outside of the sport being an NCAA-sanctioned championship.
8 WPIAL teams learn times, sites for PIAA boys basketball semifinals
The first three rounds of the 2025 PIAA boys basketball playoffs are in the books, and the WPIAL is trying to make history.
6 WPIAL girls basketball teams set for PIAA semifinal matchups
Heading into the PIAA girls basketball semifinals, there are two guarantees for the six remaining teams from the WPIAL.
Excitement builds for Quaker Valley track season
One of the many talented athletes to watch at Quaker Valley during the outdoor track and field season is senior Thomas Debelak.
Stellar season meets abrupt ending with playoff loss for Quaker Valley hockey
High school hockey teams operate on a lengthy schedule that runs for the better part of a half year.
Penn Hills notebook: Swimmers make improvements at WPIAL meet
The Penn Hills swim team recently competed at the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Trees Pool. While the Indians didn’t send anyone to Bucknell for the state championships, there was improvement throughout their lineup.
Pine-Richland swimmers giving all for coach as he recovers from stroke
“Swimming for Coach Pete.”
Despite graduation losses, Gateway boys volleyball confident in program’s strength
Roster turnover is expected in sports, especially at the high school levels. What isn’t expected is losing 14 seniors, including three first- and second-team all-star selections.
With talented core returning, Gateway looks like WPIAL boys tennis contender
When Gateway boys tennis coach Matt Stockunas talks about his path to becoming involved with the program, the story is a winding road with unexpected twists and turns.
Despite experienced lineup, Shaler softball remains work in progress
Even with nine starters returning, Shaler softball coach Tom Sorce was hesitant to describe exactly what this year’s team will be like. The Titans finished 15-4 last season and bowed out in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals to Penn-Trafford.
Long-range shooter leads Sewickley Academy to PIAA win
A 1 p.m. starting time apparently suits Sewickley Academy boys basketball player Lucas Grimsley just fine.
Royal family of Quaker Valley wrestling leaves massive mark on program
The Richey brothers — Justin, Logan and Marcus — aren’t the only family members who were able to achieve 100 wins in their wrestling careers.
North Allegheny boys take team title, 3 other WPIAL swimmers win gold at PIAA Class 3A meet
LEWISBURG — North Allegheny had already wrapped up the Class 3A boys team title before the Tigers’ 400-yard freestyle relay of Danny Lesinski, Zach Totin, Dylan Seiford, and Grant Regule took to the pool for their finals race Saturday evening at the PIAA swimming championships at Bucknell University.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for March 15, 2025: Peters Township controls Cathedral Prep in Class 5A quarters
WPIAL champion Peters Township was held to its lowest point total of the season Saturday in the PIAA Class 5A girls basketball quarterfinals.
Fox Chapel’s Sarah Pasquella keeps perspective after PIAA swim meet
LEWISBURG — Sarah Pasquella entered Saturday evening’s championship heat of the 100-yard breaststroke hoping for PIAA gold to add to the state title she won in the 200 freestyle on Day 1 of the Class 3A swimming and diving championships at Bucknell University.
State meet performance leaves Latrobe swimmer optimistic
LEWISBURG — Latrobe junior Chris Heese hoped for a solid follow up to his WPIAL 100-yard breaststroke championship from two weeks ago at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Greensburg Salem boys, Hempfield girls capture state bowling championships
It was a Westmoreland County sweep at the Pennsylvania high school bowling championships Saturday at Bowlero Pittsburgh, with Hempfield winning the girls team title and Greensburg Salem winning on the boys side.
