Sports
WPIAL Class A championship game by the numbers: Fort Cherry 21, Clairton 20
November 23, 2024
Fort Cherry 21, Clairton 20
Fort Cherry knocks off Clairton to go back-to-back as WPIAL Class A champs
Fort Cherry captured its second consecutive WPIAL Class A title by using a little trickery and luck to stun Clairton, 21-20, Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.
Defending WPIAL champion Shady Side Academy girls ready for ‘new journey’
After a historic season where the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team won the first WPIAL title in program history, there will be some change, but a solid core returns.
Fox Chapel wrestling expects to show dual meet prowess again
Wrestling often is viewed as an individual sport, and understandably so, because it’s one on one on the mat every match.
High-flying Fox Chapel hockey team looks to play with more grit
First-year Fox Chapel hockey coach Ryan Loebig believes the Foxes were at a perfect spot for a breather after five games.
Plenty of highlights for Fox Chapel girls soccer during ‘wonderful season’
The Fox Chapel girls soccer team dealt with the immense pressure of being the defending WPIAL Class 4A champions all season.
Springdale girls look to keep building program after showing signs of progress
The Springdale girls basketball program looks to continue to build a new culture in its second year under coach Mike Dudjak.
1st-time head coach eager to jump right in with Springdale boys
Scott Ruppert might be in his first head coaching job, but coaching has been in his blood since a young age, even if he didn’t realize it at the time.
Penn-Trafford girls have veteran lineup, high hopes for season
A quick survey of several girls basketball coaches about Section 2-5A in the coming season indicates Penn-Trafford should be considered the favorite.
Penn-Trafford boys have depth, potential
Injuries derailed the Penn-Trafford boys basketball season in 2023-24.
Plum welcomes new class of inductees to sports hall of fame
It was an evening seven years in the making.
North Allegheny girls volleyball nears unprecedented streak after claiming 8th straight PIAA title
The North Allegheny girls volleyball team often uses motivational sayings such as “pressure is a privilege” or “success is never owned, it’s rented, and rent is due every day.”
North Allegheny seniors reflect on career of success
The North Allegheny football seniors walked under the lights at Newman Stadium one last time Nov. 16.
Franklin Regional notebook: 10 Panthers earn all-conference honors
Franklin Regional was well-represented on the PA Big 5/6 all-conference football team this fall.
Trib HSSN 2024-25 WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball preseason breakdown
Throughout the course of the next four months, contending teams will reach new heights and new stars will emerge.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 22, 2024
November 22, 2024
High schools
Central Catholic follows winning formula, ousts State College in state quarterfinals
Central Catholic has found a formula for sure-fire playoff success the last two weeks.
12 girls from WPIAL earn all-state soccer accolades
The Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association announced its all-state girls lists.
2024 WPIAL football championship factoids
Two new champions will be crowned in Class 3A and 2A while two teams look to repeat as champions in Class 5A and A as part of the four WPIAL football championship games to be played Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.
Small roster doesn’t dampen hopes of Riverview girls
Riverview girls basketball coach Jill Catanzaro doesn’t need a lot of time to take roll call before a practice session.
