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Burrell boys motivated to start fast this season
November 22, 2017
Fond of motivational tactics and themes, Shawn Bennis is investing in wristbands for his Burrell boys basketball players this fall. The accessories are inspired by
New coach Johnson set to guide Derry girls basketball
His inner circle refers to him by his middle name of Tyler. The rest of us should address him as William. Whichever name you use
Veteran Derry boys basketball team looks to end postseason drought
Could this be a breakthrough season for Derry basketball Boys coach Damon Rause and the playoff-starved Trojans think so. With five starters returning, it seems
Jeannette chasing WPIAL-record 734th victory
Jeannette has been nipping at New Castle's heels since the season kicked off in August. Now the Jayhawks finally can pull even with the school
Pittsburgh athletes of the week: TJ’s Brendan Crousey, Shady Side Academy’s Krystyna Rytel
Brendan Crousey School: Thomas Jefferson Class: Senior Sport: Hockey Claim to fame: Crousey scored a goal and registered three assists as Thomas Jefferson defeated Greensburg
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Salem’s James Gillis, Norwin’s Sam Wexell
James Gillis School: Greensburg Salem Sport: Hockey Class: Senior Claim to fame: Gillis, who has six goals and four assists this season, recorded a hatThe Birdie opines for more games at Heinz Field
Finally dried out after an all-day drenching last weekend at Heinz Field, the Birdie is ready to follow Jeannette to Robert Morris on Saturday forHigh school scores and schedules: Nov. 21, 2017
November 21, 2017
Football WPIAL playoffs Championships Class 2A Saturday's schedule Steel Valley (11-0) vs. Washington (12-0) at Robert Morris University, 6 p.m. Class A Saturday's schedule Imani
Plays of the Week – Week Twelve
Although the Class 1A and 2A semifinals featured some thrilling contests that came down to the wire, the focus of this installment of Plays of the Week is the WPIAL title games at Heinz Field. In 5A, a fabulous freshman made the biggest plays for the Gators; the Quaker Valley Cinderella story in 3A was […]
Thomas Jefferson hopes to break through against Cathedral Prep this time
Winning WPIAL football championships is part of Thomas Jefferson's tradition. So is playing Cathedral Prep in the PIAA playoffs. The two teams will meet for
Apollo-Ridge girls aim to be ‘most improved’ team in section
Making the WPIAL playoffs is a reasonable goal for many teams in the preseason. But for Apollo-Ridge girls basketball in Section 3-3A, navigating through a
Freshmen to play key roles for Apollo-Ridge boys basketball
Many coaches over the years have been reluctant to play freshmen early in their careers. But Apollo-Ridge coach Damon Andring isn't one of them. Andring
Belle Vernon girls focused on reaching playoffs
One of the more dangerous girls basketball teams in Class 4A entering the season might be a team that missed the playoffs last year. Belle
Deep senior class set to lead Belle Vernon boys basketball
Finding an identity isn't a part of the game plan the Belle Vernon boys basketball team needs to worry about entering the 2017-18 season. WithGuido: Former athletes remembered for public service
As New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw was laid to rest today, we remember him as another former athlete who made his mark in local
Konek ready to make impact for Southmoreland girls basketball
Junior Cali Konek can light up a gym with her smile the way she lights up a scoreboard with a basketball. Her smile also has
This Week on the Trib Live High School Sports Network – 11/20/2017
November 20, 2017
With the ride on The Highway to Heinz now complete, we join many other travelers this holiday week as we conclude the journey on The Road to RMU and start on The Road to Hershey and the state football postseason this week here on the new TribLive High School Sports Network. We conclude our exclusive […]
Burger hired as Springdale baseball coach
Brett Burger has come home. The Allegheny Valley School Board on Monday hired the Springdale graduate as the Dynamos' next baseball coach. Burger makes the
Freeport volleyball celebrates special season
The Freeport girls volleyball team scheduled its season-closing banquet for Sunday evening no matter how far it advanced in the WPIAL or state playoffs. ItPlum athletes earn postseason awards
Plum's boys soccer team was well-represented on the all-section team this fall. Forward Callan Scharba, midfielder Jordan Floyd and defender Cole Kelly were first-team all-section
