Sports
Franklin Regional wrestling rolling ahead of section showdown with Norwin
January 18, 2025
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe purposefully did not have his team compete the weekend of Jan. 17-18.
Young Hampton wrestlers up for the challenge in Class 3A, making strides
Hampton wrestling has no seniors on its 17-man roster, but the Talbots are aging well.
Small Hampton swimming roster out to make big splash in postseason
The Hampton girls swimming team is counting on quality over quantity this season.
Fox Chapel notebook: Swimmers setting pool records
The Fox Chapel swim team is full of athletes who are seeking an opportunity to put themselves in the best position to do well at the WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A championships. To that end, the Foxes have seen a number of pool records fall this season.
Relay team comes together for Fox Chapel indoor track team
Fox Chapel senior Alyssa Quackenbush knows what happens when a relay team isn’t in sync. She was a member of a Foxes relay team that was disqualified from a race because of issues handing off the baton.
Fox Chapel hockey sharpening game as playoffs approach
It could be said that the Fox Chapel hockey team had reached a crossroads five games into the season.
Pine-Richland swimmers working hard to reach goals
When asked what his expectations were for his Pine-Richland swimming team this season, coach Pete Barry said, “We don’t want to call them expectations. Setting expectations that are too high sets you up for a big fall.”
With plenty of hockey left, Pine-Richland aiming for playoff spot
Flashback to a year ago and through 13 games, the Pine-Richland hockey team had 17 points and was in second place in the PIHL Class 3A standings and was a lock to make the playoffs.
Plum’s Proskin, Layne find success during indoor track and field season
Plum track and field coach Matt Proskin said he is energized by what he is seeing from his sprinters, jumpers and throwers as the winter indoor season progresses.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Gia Richter, Burrell’s Luke Boylan
Gia Richter
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 17, 2025
High schools
‘Little’ brother Ryan Robbins sparks top-ranked Upper St. Clair’s win over Central Catholic
Ryan Robbins may be known around Upper St. Clair as Tyler’s little brother, but there was nothing small about the 6-foot-7 sophomore’s game on Friday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 18, 2025: Mars, Montour get early start
January 17, 2025
Call it pancakes at the planetarium.
High school roundup for Jan. 17, 2025: North Hills beats New Castle in clash of 1,000-point scorers
Zach Pollaro led all scorers with 32 points and powered North Hills to a 69-65 win over New Castle in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night.
Penn-Trafford boys beat Franklin Regional for 1st back-to-back wins of season
Coach Doug Kelly has been waiting for his team to go on a run. Maybe this is the start of something big for the Penn-Trafford boys basketball team.
Hempfield boys basketball team falls to Mt. Lebanon in 1st game under interim coach
Playing its first game this season without head coach Bill Swan, who is on paid administrative leave until further notice while the school district investigates an undisclosed complaint against him, the Hempfield boys basketball team struggled to find its rhythm and focus Friday night in a 60-27 loss to Mt. Lebanon.
Highlands boys come together for section win over Burrell
Troy Bielak remembers being in the stands and being impressed with all of the creative tricks the great Highlands boys basketball teams used to get easy shots. The Golden Rams’ 6-foot-4 junior forward had that in mind when he called a play on the fly Friday night during a road Section 1-4A game at Burrell.
Highlands’ Chambers, Plum’s Campbell seeking titles at Allegheny County Wrestling Championship
Things haven’t gone well the past two seasons for Highlands junior Javeon Chambers at the Allegheny County Wrestling Championship.
WPIAL puts Imani Christian basketball on probation, finds no recruiting violation
The WPIAL has put the Imani Christian boys basketball program on probation for one year for “lack of institutional oversight,” the result of a three-month investigation by the league.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 16, 2025
January 16, 2025
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