Sports
Sophomore trio helps Quaker Valley hockey team to 8-0 start
December 3, 2023
Let’s tag them as sophomore sensations.
Thiero, Chapman hope to guide Quaker Valley girls basketball back to WPIAL playoffs
There will be several new players in the Quaker Valley girls basketball lineup this season.
Passionate bowlers have Gateway boys team expecting successful season
With the whole starting lineup returning for the Gateway boys bowling team, expectations have shifted from just participating to competing with the top teams and bowlers in the WPIBL.
With improved arsenal, bigger roster around him, Shaler wrestler excited for senior season
Michael Ulery used to enter matches hoping his opponent didn’t know his trick. The plan for the 172-pound Shaler senior wrestler was to slap on a front headlock followed by a cement mixer for a quick pin.
With school record in his sights, Shaler swimmer puts in work
Waking up at 4:20 a.m. to start the day makes sense for Shaler junior Noah Lang when he arrives at swim practice. When Lang gets on the pool deck before he starts his practice, he’s in his element.
New crop of wrestlers looks to make mark for Chartiers Valley
Last year, the Chartiers Valley wrestling program had two wrestlers medal at the state tournament. With their departure due to graduation, the Colts will turn to a new group of wrestlers looking to make a name for themselves.
After making history last season, Chartiers Valley girls swim team has new cast of characters
After capturing its first section title in program history last season, the Chartiers Valley girls swimming program is looking to defend its title with a different cast of swimmers.
Senior Laekyn Flinn sets standard for Thomas Jefferson girls basketball
One of the team leaders for the TJ girls basketball team is 5-foot-9 senior guard/forward Laekyn Flinn, who will continue her career after high school at Frostburg State.
With 4 starters back, Thomas Jefferson boys poised for big season
Thomas Jefferson’s boys basketball team has experience on its side for 2023-24.
Behind veteran frontcourt, Brentwood girls in position to contend
The Brentwood girls basketball team’s recipe for success includes a little height mixed in with a solid dose of experience.
Veteran Brentwood boys roster aiming for bounce-back season
The 2022-23 season was an anomaly for the Brentwood boys basketball program.
Baldwin boys making strides toward breakout season
Baldwin boys basketball wrapped up the 2022-23 season above .500 with a 12-11 record.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 2, 2023
December 2, 2023
High schools
High school girls basketball roundup for Dec. 2, 2023: Payton Collins powers Mt. Lebanon past North Catholic
Payton Collins scored 19 points to lead Mt. Lebanon to a 53-24 girls basketball victory over North Catholic at the North Allegheny tip-off tournament Saturday. The Blue Devils (2-0) took control with a 12-4 run in the second quarter. Alayna Rocco scored 16 for North Catholic (1-1).
High school boys basketball and wrestling roundup for Dec. 2, 2023: Peter Kramer lifts Hampton to North Hills tournament title
Peter Kramer scored 31 points to lead Hampton to a 75-63 boys basketball victory over the host team at the North Hills tip-off tournament Saturday night. Alex Nyilas added 21 points for the Talbots (2-0). Zach Pollaro paced North Hills (1-1) with 25 points.
Terek Crosby helps Yough overtake Derry in Cougar Tip-off Invitational final
Terek Crosby let his hair down for Saturday night’s final of the Yough Cougar Tip-off Invitational.
2nd annual We Serve First girls volleyball classic at Kiski Area draws rave reviews
Saturday’s second annual We Serve First girls volleyball classic at Kiski Area was another successful evening orchestrated to support local athletes.
Nazareth Prep runs past Leechburg to win tournament title
Led by a first-year coach and an entirely new starting lineup, the Leechburg boys basketball team looks a lot different this year. On Saturday afternoon, however, the Blue Devils found some unfortunate familiarity: Nazareth Prep raising a trophy at their expense.
North Allegheny ends 11-year wait, moves on to state finals vs. powerhouse St. Joseph’s Prep
ALTOONA — North Allegheny is headed to the PIAA finals for the first time since 2012, and waiting for the Tigers will be a team that’s dominated the state for the past decade.
Jeannette girls basketball team nearly wins with 3 players on floor
Jeannette started with five and ended with three, but still almost won.
