Sports
Bethel Park tops Seton LaSalle in back-and-forth contest
December 6, 2024
Early December high school basketball doesn’t usually offer many intriguing storylines as teams search for an identity while trying to put one in the win column.
Central Catholic ready for championship-caliber challenge vs. St. Joseph’s Prep
On this side of the state, St. Joseph’s Prep probably finds few fans.
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2024: Peters Township wins girls basketball showdown with Upper St. Clair
Natalie Wetzel scored 20 points to lead Peters Township to a 63-44 victory over Upper St. Clair in a battle of WPIAL girls basketball powers at the Baldwin/Peters Township tournament on Friday.
Greensburg Central Catholic holds on to beat Franklin Regional
One coach was concerned with how his team started. The other, with how his finished.
Fox Chapel boys team picks up steam in win vs. Plum
After a shaky first half, Fox Chapel immediately came out of the halftime locker room and set the tone for the second half as the Foxes defeated Plum, 52-37, in the Chartiers Valley Tournament on Friday night.
PIAA Class 6A football championship preview: Central Catholic vs. St. Joseph’s Prep
On a weekend that featured six schools making their PIAA championship game debut, the final contest of the weekend includes two schools that have been there, done it several times over.
PIAA Class 3A football championship preview: Avonworth vs. Northwestern Lehigh
The PIAA Class 3A championship game features two schools making their second appearance in the football state championship game and still in search of their first PIAA gold.
Avonworth sees similarities in PIAA finals opponent Northwestern Lehigh
As Avonworth makes its second trip to the state finals in five years, the Antelopes feel differently about this one.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 5, 2024
December 5, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 5, 2024: Blackhawk wins battle of state champs
In a matchup of reigning state champions, Aubree Hupp scored 17 points and Andrea Kinger hit a pair of free throws with five seconds left to lead Blackhawk to a 49-46 victory over Kennedy Catholic in nonsection girls basketball Thursday.
WPIAL basketball tipoff tournament schedule for Dec. 6-7, 2024
Boys
What to watch for in high school sports on Dec. 6, 2024: Day 2 of state football championships kicks off
The second of three days of the 2024 PIAA football championships are set for Chapman Field at Cumberland Valley on Friday.
PIAA Class 5A and Class 2A football championship previews for Dec. 6, 2024
There was great excitement in these parts last season when the WPIAL sent five teams and the City League had one reach championship weekend in the 2023 PIAA football playoffs.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Hempfield, Jeannette to host tipoff tournaments
The Hempfield Spartan Field House will be the site of six boys basketball games Friday and Saturday for the 20th Hempfield tipoff tournament.
Softball smarts lead Hempfield catcher Ella Berkebile to Bucknell
A cerebral leader behind the plate for Hempfield, Ella Berkebile has softball instincts that allow her to control the cadence of games.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 4, 2024
December 4, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 4, 2024: 33-point night for Karis Thomas sparks Shady Side Academy girls
Karis Thomas hit for 33 points to lead Shady Side Academy to a 64-53 victory over Baldwin in nonsection girls basketball Wednesday night.
Mamie’s win sparks Norwin wrestling to win over young Canon-McMillan
You never know which bout in a wrestling match could be the turning point.
What to watch for in high school sports on Dec. 5, 2024: State football championships kick off
Thursday marks the first of the final three days of the 2024 high school football season.
Riverview splits dual matches; Wylly notches pair of technical falls
Alex Wylly wants his sophomore season with the Riverview wrestling team to reflect his toughness. Wylly has demonstrated he is willing to put the time in managing the burden that comes with playing three varsity sports.
