Sports

Penn-Trafford's Lauren Stovar (7) brings the ball up field against Fox Chapel in the second half on Thursday Oct. 26, 2017 at Norwin.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford’s Stover makes all-state after all
December 16, 2017
Some wondered why Penn-Trafford senior Lauren Stovar did not make the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association all-state team this season and for good reason. Stovar was

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Jeannette's Robert Kennedy celebrates his second touchdown during the second quarter of the PIAA Class A state championship game against Homer-Center Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Jeannette’s Kennedy named Westmoreland Tribune-Review Football Player of the Year
Player of the Year Robert Kennedy, QB/WR/DB Jeannette, Sr., 5-10, 175 One of the things coaches like about Robert Kennedy is his coolness under pressure.

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Plum sophomore Anthony Little, a former football player and wrestler shown Dec 6, 2017, has been forced to give up both sports because of a heart condition.
Plum sophomore Little sidelined by heart condition
A poster is taped to the ceiling above Anthony Little's bed, where he can see it every day when he wakes. The gift from former

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Chartiers Valley's Shamil Zaynullaev and Zach Macy return for the Colts wrestling team in 2017.
Carlynton, Chartiers Valley wrestlers focus on individual goals
The Carlynton and Chartiers Valley wrestling teams head into the new season focusing more on individual goals than team goals. The Cougars are short on

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Chartiers Valley's Megan McConnell (25) and Mackenzie Wagner (5) celebrate with their teammates following their 52-36 win over Oakland Catholic during the WPIAL Class 5A girls' basketball championship Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Petersen Events Center.
Injuries force Chartiers Valley girls basketball team to adapt
Things were looking good for the Charters Valley girls basketball team at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. The squad was set to return four

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Penn Hills triple-jumper Jaden Rouse picks Bucknell
After finishing sixth in the triple jump at the WPIAL championships last year, Penn Hills senior Jaden Rouse decided to get his college decision out

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Penn Hills opts to leave Class 6A ranks for 5A
When the PIAA decided to add classifications to a number of team sports two years ago, the WPIAL had to go back to the drawing

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The 2017 Carrick boys basketball team and cheerleaders
Howard, Washington catalysts for Carrick basketball
December 15, 2017
The Carrick boys basketball team was determined to start the 2017-18 season in style. The Raiders can check off that early-season box: They won the

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High school scores and schedules: Dec. 15, 2017
High schools Basketball Boys Friday's results Farrell tournament Greenville 71, Warren JFK, Ohio 57 Obama Academy at Farrell (n) WPIAL Kreul Classic tournament at Coral

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2017-2018 WPIAL Team Wrestling Standings – 12/15/2017
Here are the latest WPIAL team wrestling standings for the 2017-2018 season through Sunday, December 17th. The top three teams from each sub-section qualify for the Section Championship Tournament. The top team in each sub-section faced the runner-up in the opposing sub-section with the two winners then doing battle for the section championship while the […]

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Burrell girls basketball team eyes fast starts under new coach
December 14, 2017
One of the things Burrell first-year girls basketball coach Meaghan Volek hoped to see from her team as it got into its early schedule was

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Seton LaSalle boys look to improve as season progresses
The Seton LaSalle boys basketball team was a WPIAL and PIAA qualifier in Class 3A last season. And all but one player is back from

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Pittsburgh high school roundup: No. 1 Chartiers-Houston girls edge No. 3 OLSH
Alexa Williamson scored 24 points to carry No. 1 Chartiers-Houston to a 47-40 victory over No. 3 OLSH in a Section 1-2A girls basketball game

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Pair of seniors set to lead Thomas Jefferson wrestling
Thomas Jefferson's wrestling team has been working out the kinks and working on the basics in preseason practice. andquot;We are the youngest team I've had

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Franklin Regional's Jordan Yaniga pulls down a rebound next to Indiana's Laken Dills during their game Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in Murrysville.
Franklin Regional girls cruise past Indiana in section opener
With a shutdown defense forcing Indiana into compliance, Franklin Regional doubled up the Indians to remain undefeated and begin section play on a high note.

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Apollo-Ridge senior Megan Ost during basketball practice on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at the high school.
A-K Valley basketball notebook: Teams begin section play
Just a week into the regular season, the games are already getting bigger. Thursday marked the opening of section competition in WPIAL basketball for girls

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Burrell wrestling coach Josh Shields works with his varsity team during practice Monday, Dec. 5, 2017.
Burrell wrestling nearing 100th straight section victory
Burrell's dominance of WPIAL Class AA wrestling begins at home. The Bucs' 69-12 victory over Riverview on Wednesday was their 99th consecutive in section competition,

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Freeport Head Coach Mike Beale breaks a huddle with his team with his team during practice on Wednesday Nov. 22, 2017 at Freeport.
Freeport boys enjoy highest scoring output in 12 years
Freeport's boys basketball team came close to the turn of the century in its Tuesday nonsection game against Apollo-Ridge. Ultimately, the Yellowjackets fell short, andquot;settlingandquot;

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Latrobe's Daniel Marinchak competes in swimming heats against Greensburg Salem on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, during their swim meet at the Greater Latrobe High School natatorium.
Latrobe swimmers dealing with injuries early in season
The Latrobe girls swimming team (1-0) faces the season without one of its top swimmers. Junior Carrie Lenz, a WPIAL individual finalist last season, is

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Penn-Trafford's Lauren Stovar (7) charges up field with the ball against Fox Chapel in the second half on Thursday Oct. 26, 2017 at Norwin.
Penn-Trafford’s Stovar learns of all-state honor after clerical error
Some wondered why Penn-Trafford senior Lauren Stovar did not make the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association all-state team this season. She was a standout forward for

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