Sports
New Castle boys dominate 2nd half, hand Fox Chapel 1st section loss of season
January 10, 2025
The scoreboard had a tied score at half, yet the game ended under the mercy rule.
Belle Vernon’s Soto, a former Connecticut state champ, making noise at WCCA wrestling tournament
Belle Vernon senior Deydon Soto already has won a state title. That was in Connecticut in 2024.
Belle Vernon sprints to big lead, routs Greensburg Salem in 3-4A boys basketball
Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino couldn’t have asked for a better ending to the first half of Section 3-4A play Friday night.
OF Claire Mitchell joins Hempfield pipeline to Division I softball
At this rate, Hempfield is going to be able to fill out a full lineup card with NCAA Division I college players next softball season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 9, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 10, 2025: More 1 vs. 2 showdowns set for Friday
What a week it has been for showdowns in WPIAL basketball as we get closer to the midway point of section play in the regular season.
High school roundup for Jan. 9, 2025: South Fayette makes statement in section
January 9, 2025
Haylie Lamonde scored 16 points as South Fayette grabbed sole possession of first place in Section 3-5A girls basketball with a 72-41 victory over Chartiers Valley on Thursday night.
No. 1 Shady Side Academy impresses in decisive win over No. 2 Greensburg Central Catholic
The No. 1 has been following the Shady Side Academy girls basketball team around this season.
Norwin’s Sidun to miss WCCA wrestling tournament, but plenty of quality competitors fill brackets
Seeds for the 71st Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament were announced Thursday, but the biggest news was one of the top wrestlers would not be competing.
Burrell boys basketball striving for better results in season’s 2nd half
When the season began, Burrell boys basketball Mike Fantuzzo knew it would take time for his team to mesh.
Veteran coaches Joe Salvino, Paul Sapotichne set to square off with Belle Vernon, Greensburg Salem
Call it a coaching matchup for the ages.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Norwin dials up long-distance offense
Norwin’s offense has picked up at times this season, and the Knights can give you three good reasons why.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 8, 2025
High schools
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for Jan. 8, 2025
January 8, 2025
A year ago, five districts earned a piece of the championship pie in Hershey with only District 12 winning multiple PIAA titles.
High school roundup for Jan. 8, 2025: Norwin beats Mt. Lebanon to snap skid
Lexi Heller scored 13 points as Norwin snapped a rare three-game losing streak with a 45-33 victory over Mt. Lebanon in Section 2-6A girls basketball Wednesday night.
No. 4 Norwin wrestling rallies to defeat rival Penn-Trafford, stay unbeaten
It is not the way Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin wanted his team to start the match Wednesday against rival Penn-Trafford.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 9, 2025: Reigning WPIAL champs collide in Class 3A girls basketball
On Tuesday, the spotlight fell on a WPIAL 6A boys basketball showdown between No. 1 Imani Christian and No. 2 Upper St. Clair in a battle of 2024 district champions.
Burrell wrestlers throw weight around in resounding victory over Valley
Carter Thomas felt that weight fell off him much easier last year.
Steelers nominate Avonworth football coach Duke Johncour for 2024 Don Shula Award
The Pittsburgh Steelers have nominated Avonworth football coach Duke Johncour to represent Western Pennsylvania as one of 32 candidates for the 2024 Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award.
Riverview girls don’t let roster numbers keep them down
The Riverview girls basketball team is small in numbers this season, but it is big in terms of wins.
