Sports
Friends, players remember coach Rick Tatrn, who guided Deer Lakes volleyball to 4 WPIAL, 2 state titles
March 4, 2025
Whether he was playing or coaching, Rick Tatrn made a lasting impact in athletics in the A-K Valley.
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 4, 2025: North Allegheny, Central Catholic to meet in PIHL quarterfinals
Following a heavy dose of high school hockey Monday, there are only two games left in the quarterfinal round of the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, and both games are set for Tuesday.
Norwin girls hope to find momentum in state tournament
Though Norwin did not repeat as WPIAL champions, one could argue the Knights still have momentum going into the PIAA postseason.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 3, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for March 3, 2025: Mars, Moon win thrillers in Penguins Cup playoffs
March 3, 2025
Grant Weaver scored the game-winning goal with five seconds left in regulation, sending No. 2B Mars to a 5-4 victory over No. 3A Shaler in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A quarterfinals Monday night.
Latrobe makes early offensive outburst stand up in PIHL quarterfinal win over Hempfield
The objective was clear for the Latrobe IceCats heading into their PIHL Class 2A quarterfinal matchup with Hempfield.
WPIAL girls basketball postseason rewind: Second seeds come up big in playoffs
The answer is Geibel Catholic.
WPIAL boys basketball postseason rewind: Only Upper St. Clair completes repeat bid
Five WPIAL boys basketball champions from a year ago qualified for the district postseason this season, although three of them had moved up to higher classifications.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 3, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Courtney Wallace Jr.
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 3, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Erica Gribble
Jeannette looks to ride defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament
Jeannette had just won its second WPIAL championship and first since 2008, but the players weren’t tired. Far from it, in fact.
Highlands fixture Eddie Teorsky to receive Courage Award from A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Harrison native Eddie Teorsky was a fixture at Highlands High School athletic events for nearly 40 years before his death at age 57 on Jan. 15.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Mt. Pleasant’s Maddie Barrick
The high school swimming season is coming to a close, and it has been another successful one for Mt. Pleasant.
Southmoreland’s Murphy continues to rise in WPIAL girls wrestling
A year ago, Southmoreland’s Zoey Murphy came away with silver at the WPIAL girls individual wrestling championships after being pinned by Plum’s Alaina Claassen in the 235-pound final.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Mary Anne Altman
Mary Anne Altman’s senior year at Freeport was all about a change in mindset.
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week for March 2, 2025
Trib HSSN girls basketball team of the week: Peters Township
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 2, 2025
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Belle Vernon
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 3, 2025: PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs heat up
While the basketball playoffs take a few days off between the district and state postseason, the puck drops in a big way on the high school hockey playoffs Monday.
2025 PIHL Penguins Cup quarterfinals set to commence
The chase for the 2025 Penguins Cup is already underway as the PIHL high school hockey playoffs kick into full gear this week.
