Sports
Latrobe returns to up-tempo roots to get off to solid start
December 19, 2024
Latrobe basketball players have been channeling teams of the past, maybe moreover, a style of the past, during their fast start to the season.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Teams set for WCCA Shootout
Sixteen boys basketball teams will play in the sixth Westmoreland County Coaches Association Shootout on Saturday at two locations, Jeannette and Hempfield.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 18, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 19, 2024: Clairton’s Iyanna Wade scores 56 in overtime shootout
Iyanna Wade scored 56 points, including nine in overtime, to lead Clairton to a 83-72 overtime victory over West Greene in Section 2-A girls basketball Thursday night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 19, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 18, 2024: Aliquippa takes care of Northgate
December 18, 2024
Qa’lil Goode scored 24 points to lead Aliquippa to a 62-46 over Northgate in nonsection boys basketball Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A championship game.
Thomas Jefferson wrestlers drop Belle Vernon
In an important dual meet for both sides, Thomas Jefferson traveled to Belle Vernon and returned home with a 47-25 victory.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 19, 2024: Last batch of girls basketball section openers to tip off
While girls basketball teams in Class 5A, 4A, 3A and A have at least two section games under the belt, Thursday marks the section openers for teams in Class 6A and Class 2A.
Highlands’ Suber mounts major comeback in victory vs. Valley
DeJamire Suber’s mind won’t go toward quitting when things get tough in future matches. The Highlands 127-pound junior wrestler showed what he is capable of when things are bleak Wednesday night.
Alle-Kiski Valley girls basketball notes: Pair of teams kick off holiday event at PPG Paints Arena
The second annual Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic will be Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, and two Alle-Kiski Valley girls teams will kick off the quadrupleheader.
Senior Kendall Berger steps into starring role for Norwin girls
At times, Kendall Berger had the look of a go-to scorer last season when Norwin became a WPIAL champion for a third time.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Elite few teams remain unbeaten
There were only nine undefeated teams in WPIAL girls basketball at the start of the week. Two of them were from Westmoreland County: Penn-Trafford (7-0) and Hempfield (6-0).
Trib HSSN 2024 WPIAL Football Player of the Year: Fort Cherry’s Matt Sieg
2024 Trib HSSN Football Player of the Year
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 17, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 18, 2024: Section competition heats up on mat
While most WPIAL wrestling teams will have a section match or two in the books before the holidays, there are those schools in four-team sections that will wait until January to begin their section schedule.
Montour fends off Chartiers Valley rally with strong showing at free-throw line
December 17, 2024
The Montour Spartans have a lot going for them.
High school roundup for Dec. 17, 2024: Baldwin boys beat Peters Township in battle of unbeatens
Nathan Wesling scored 22 points to lead Baldwin to a 56-49 victory over Peters Township in a battle of unbeaten teams in Section 3-5A boys basketball Tuesday night.
Uniontown zones in, deals 1st loss of season to Latrobe
You might say Uniontown was zoned in.
Knoch boys pull away from Burrell for 6th straight victory
In an early-season battle between two of the top boys basketball teams in Section 1-4A, Jackson Bauman led Knoch with 26 points and the visiting Knights pulled away from Burrell in the second half for a 58-37 victory Tuesday.
Wrestling notebook: PIAA looking to finalize site for team tournament
PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi is meeting with the wrestling committee on Wednesday, and he hopes to announce the site of the 2025 team championship.
