Sports
Penn Hills wrestlers Perkins, Butler look to take next step
December 2, 2017
As WPIAL qualifiers two years in a row, junior Justin Perkins and senior DeShawn Butler are looking to take the next step by becoming state
Despite losing Division I talent to graduation, Penn Hills girls keep high expectations
Even after losing Division I players Jade Ely and Desiree Oliver to graduation in back-to-back years, the Penn Hills girls basketball team still has expectations
Freshman kicker Jenkins boots game-winner as Gateway tops Manheim Central in PIAA Class 5A semifinals
ALTOONA — At 5-foot-2 and 105 pounds, Gateway kicker Jayson Jenkins may be small in stature, but his confidence is huge. andquot;Routineandquot; was the word
Quaker Valley tops Sharon to reach 1st PIAA Class 3A championship game
December 1, 2017
Quaker Valley won its WPIAL title in a battle of wills. Its PIAA semifinal was showcase of skills. Quarterback Ricky Guss accounted for all sixTurnovers costly as Washington falls to Wilmington in PIAA Class 2A semifinals
Too many turnovers proved too costly for Washington on Friday night. Wilmington turned four turnovers into touchdowns and emerged with a 49-42 victory over theHighlights: Jeannette defeats Farrell in PIAA semifinals
The Jeannette football team defeated Farrell in the PIAA Class A semifinals Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, at Seneca Valley. The Jayhawks will play Homer-Center in
North Hills girls basketball wants to finish
The North Hills girls basketball team got off to a strong start last season, but couldn't keep up once section play started. After winning five
Alums relish induction into Baldwin Athletics Hall of Fame
Brittney Edwards was a three-time WPIAL champion in high school. And she was one of three individuals voted into the Baldwin High School Athletics Hall
Baldwin’s Monroe shines as three-sport athlete
Jake Monroe was a kicking specialist on the Baldwin football team this fall. He enjoyed a successful season on the gridiron, but that was no
Thomas Jefferson golfer Rossi finishes strong
Adam Rossi ended his impressive golf career at Thomas Jefferson as a WPIAL finalist. Rossi, a senior and four-year varsity golfer, placed 20th at the
North Allegheny girls set to begin WPIAL title defense
Piper Morningstar will have to find the right level of physicality. The senior guard for the North Allegheny girls basketball team wants to hound her
Brentwood girls ready to defend host tournament title
Preseason drills are winding down. It soon will be time for the annual Brentwood High Athletic Boosters' tip-off basketball tournament. This year's tourney will takeThomas Jefferson boys basketball turns to offense
Thomas Jefferson's boys basketball team advanced to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs last season. But the Jaguars lost to Gateway in the first round and
Senior trio set to lead Baldwin girls basketball
The Baldwin girls basketball team is looking to bounce back this season. The Highlanders barely missed qualifying for the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs last year,
Jeannette shuts down Farrell to advance to PIAA Class A title game
It took Jeannette almost a half to get its offense started Friday, but once it did, Farrell didn't have a prayer. Jeannette's defense forced four
Riverview girls to rely on several sophomores, freshmen to contribute
It wasn't quite like the earthquake that hit Delaware on Thursday. But the Riverview girls basketball program received a seismic shock when standout forward Ariel
Norwin girls basketball team must develop young players quickly to stay competitive
The Norwin girls basketball team will open the season with an unfamiliar feeling. Recently, the Knights had become accustomed to being the team to beat
Productive offseason sparks optimism for Riverview boys basketball
After losing its first 11 section games last season, the Riverview boys basketball team put it all together on the final night of section play
Norwin boys basketball enters season with limited varsity experience
After losing eight of their last nine games last season, the Norwin boys basketball players are welcoming a fresh start in 2017-18. Overall, the Knights
PIAA Class 6A semifinals primer: Pine-Richland vs. Manheim Township
Class 6A Pine-Richland (14-0) vs. Manheim Township (12-1) 1 p.m. Saturday, Mansion Park, Altoona On the air: Tribhssn.triblive.com Coaches: Eric Kasperowicz, Pine-Richland; Mark Evans, Manheim
