Sports
Southmoreland girls basketball makes success an inside job
December 19, 2018
Winning seasons are nice, but those are no longer a goal for the Southmoreland girls basketball team. After a decade of struggles, which included eight wins from 2009-13, the Scotties hit that milestone in each of the past two seasons. Southmoreland insists it is taking a one-game-at-a-time approach, but there's
WPIAL football players sign with Division I colleges
Signed on Senior football players from the WPIAL who signed with Division I programs Wednesday: Division I FBS Dante Cephas, Penn Hills, WR -- Kent State Mike Coleman, Woodland Hills, DB -- Toledo Konota Gaskins, McKeesport, DB -- Bowling Green Will Gipson, Aliquippa, WR -- Pitt RJ Hart, Imani Christian,
A-K Valley wrestling notebook: 2-pound weight allowance set to take effect
Wrestlers and their coaches alike will get an additional present on Christmas, as the PIAA's two-pound weight allowance will go into effect that day. The rule allows wrestlers to compete at up to two pounds heavier than the listed weight class. For example, a wrestler weighing 115 pounds still can
WPIAL football recruits make commitments official during early signing period
A three-day early signing period for football recruits started Wednesday and a number of WPIAL seniors joined in.
Norwin’s Thrift to play at West Virginia as preferred walk-on
Norwin senior safety Jayvon Thrift's first football scholarship offer came from West Virginia during his sophomore year. Pitt offered shortly afterward, as did many others. In early October, he pledged his commitment to Youngstown State. But things changed Sunday when he de-committed. During the first day of the NCAA's three-day
Quaker Valley bowlers set for match with Avonworth
The Quaker Valley boys and girls bowling teams are scheduled to host Avonworth on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Fair Oaks Lanes in Ambridge. The QV boys bring a 2-1 West section record into the match, while the girls are 1-2. Senior Leighanna Palmer leads the Quaker girls team and
Clock controversy heats up rivalry as No. 1 Lincoln Park defeats No. 2 Aliquippa in OT
December 18, 2018
Any good rivalry needs a little controversy, but this one had Aliquippa coach Dwight Hines shaking his head. Clinging to a two-point lead with 5 seconds left, Aliquippa's Zuriah Fisher grabbed an offensive rebound and passed to teammate Gevon Tyson, who threw the basketball into the air to run off
High school roundup for Dec. 18, 2018: Mt. Lebanon boys take down No. 2 Butler
Mt. Lebanon used a strong second-half effort to earn an 87-60 nonsection victory over Class 6A No. 2 Butler on Tuesday night. Sean Loughran had 23 points, and Hayden Mitchell and Blaine Gartley each scored 14 for the Class 6A No. 5 Blue Devils (4-1), who held a 46-26 edge
Pipilo leads Chartiers Valley boys past South Fayette in Section 2-5A clash
Senior guard Joe Pipilo scored 21 of his game-high 29 points in the second half as Chartiers Valley pulled away to a 61-54 victory over visiting South Fayette in a Section 2-5A boys basketball game Tuesday night. The loss was the first of the season for the Lions as they
Second-quarter surge carries Knoch boys past Valley
After opening the season with five road games, Knoch was eager for the comforts of home Tuesday night. Following a slow start, the Knights caught fire and rolled to a 69-47 victory over longtime rival Valley in a nonsection encounter. Scott Fraser scored 23 points and helped spur a 16-0
Trib HSSN wrestler of the week: Franklin Regional’s Carter Dibert
This week's Trib HSSN wrestler of the week is Franklin Regional sophomore Carter Dibert. The Panthers' 106-pounder finished third in the WPIAL last season and is making an early statement this season. The sophomore followed up his impressive championship at the season-opening Eastern Area Invitational Wrestling Tournament by claiming another
High school scores, schedules for Dec. 18, 2018
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday's results WPIAL Class 5A Section 1 McKeesport 64, Greensburg Salem 62 Penn Hills 69, Gateway 51 Woodland Hills 60, Laurel Highlands 44 Section 2 Chartiers Valley 61, South Fayette 54 Moon 79, West Mifflin 48 Trinity 61, Montour 58 West Allegheny 57, Thomas Jefferson 50
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Riverview’s Noah Black, Knoch’s Nevaeh Ewing
Noah Black School: Riverview Class: Senior Sport: Basketball Report card: Black has been white-hot for the red-hot Raiders, who are riding a three-game win streak. He paced Riverview's 3-0 start with double-digit scoring figures in every game, including a 23-point effort against Aquinas Academy. The 5-foot-9 guard leads the Raiders
McKeesport slips past new ‘rival’ Greensburg Salem
There's been no rivalry between McKeesport and Greensburg Salem in recent years, if ever. The teams played in different classifications. There might be something to it now if the first of two regular-season boys basketball games is anything of a guage. Brison Kisan scored 17 points, including the go-ahead shot
With 8 starters back, Canon-McMillan wrestling has high expectations
Life after Logan Macri is underway for the Canon-McMillan wrestling program as the Big Macs look to replace the 120-pound WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA champion. With Macri now at West Virginia, Canon-McMillan is leaning on junior Gerrit Nijenhuis, who was a WPIAL runner-up and PIAA third-place finisher in the
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings for week of Dec. 18, 2018
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling rankings Class AAA Team, record, previous 1. Kiski Area, 1-0, 1 2. Canon-McMillan, 1-0, 2 3. Hempfield, 6-0, 3 4. Seneca Valley, 1-0, 4 5. Waynesburg, 3-0, 5 6. Franklin Regional, 1-0, 6 7. Greensburg Salem, 1-0, 8 8. Thomas Jefferson, 6-0, 9 9. Norwin, 4-2,
Kiski Area’s Troy Kuhn commits to Duquesne
Troy Kuhn made his college football decision on the eve of signing day. Kiski Area's star tight end/linebacker committed Tuesday to Duquesne after visiting the campus over the weekend. andquot;It definitely takes a lot of stress off of me,andquot; said Kuhn, who also had offers from Robert Morris and Slippery
5 WPIAL teams in this week’s Trib HSSN state wrestling rankings
Trib HSSN state wrestling rankings Class AAA Team (district), record, previous 1. Bethlehem Catholic (11), 2-0, 1 2. Kiski Area (7), 1-0, 3 3. Cedar Cliff (3), 6-0, 5 4. Canon-McMillan (7), 1-0, 6 5. Cathedral Prep (10), 4-1, 2 6. Bethlehem Liberty (11), 6-0, 7 7. Council Rock South
Seton LaSalle boys basketball again chasing section championship
Seton LaSalle's boys basketball team opened its section title defense in convincing fashion. The Rebels ran past visiting Avonworth, 78-36, on Dec. 14 to improve to 4-0 overall and go to 1-0 in Section 2-3A. Seton LaSalle has won 12 section championships since 1982, including last year when the Rebels
High school wrestling notebook: A call to the Hall for Western Pa. trio
Greensburg Salem graduate Greg Jones, Norwin wrestling coach Vince DeAugustine and former coach Floyd Marshall will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. This is the PWCA's 50th anniversary. Jones, a 2000 Greensburg Salem grad, was a three-time NCAA Division I champion at West Virginia. He
