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High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2024: Chartiers Valley tops Moon in early section showdown
December 20, 2024
Jayden Davis hit for 25 points to lead Chartiers Valley to a 60-44 victory over Moon in a Section 4-5A boys basketball showdown Friday night.
Derry boys rally to defeat short-handed Belle Vernon
Derry 6-foot-7 sophomore Stanley Rajkovich said he and his teammates knew third-ranked Belle Vernon was coming to town with a shorthanded lineup.
Deer Lakes boys extend winning streak, defeat Burrell
Last season, two familiar foes met in the WPIAL Class 3A final where Deer Lakes captured its second WPIAL title in a row with a win over Burrell. Burrell had a chance to avenge the season sweep that included the loss in the WPIAL finals when the two schools squared off Friday night at Deer Lakes.
Jeannette boys maintain unbeaten mark with victory over Riverview
Adrian Batts has seen a lot of talented teams come and go as Jeannette’s longtime basketball coach. It has been a while since he has watched a group like this.
Shaler boys pull away from Plum in Section 2-5A basketball game
The playoff picture in Section 2-5A will be shaken many times throughout the next few months. Shaler boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor appreciated the opportunity to keep his team’s name at the top of the standings with a win on the road Friday night at Plum.
2024 TribLive HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive High School Sports Network’s Terrific 25 football all-stars for the 2024 season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 20, 2024: Neighboring rivals to collide in WPIAL finals rematch
December 19, 2024
A year ago, defending WPIAL 3A boys basketball champion Deer Lakes battled A-K Valley rival Burrell twice in the regular season.
After leading Latrobe’s football resurgence, coach Ron Prady steps down
Latrobe could count only one WPIAL playoff win in team history before Ron Prady arrived as football coach three years ago.
Latrobe returns to up-tempo roots to get off to solid start
Latrobe basketball players have been channeling teams of the past, maybe moreover, a style of the past, during their fast start to the season.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Teams set for WCCA Shootout
Sixteen boys basketball teams will play in the sixth Westmoreland County Coaches Association Shootout on Saturday at two locations, Jeannette and Hempfield.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 18, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 19, 2024: Clairton’s Iyanna Wade scores 56 in overtime shootout
Iyanna Wade scored 56 points, including nine in overtime, to lead Clairton to a 83-72 overtime victory over West Greene in Section 2-A girls basketball Thursday night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 19, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 18, 2024: Aliquippa takes care of Northgate
December 18, 2024
Qa’lil Goode scored 24 points to lead Aliquippa to a 62-46 over Northgate in nonsection boys basketball Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2023 WPIAL Class 2A championship game.
Thomas Jefferson wrestlers drop Belle Vernon
In an important dual meet for both sides, Thomas Jefferson traveled to Belle Vernon and returned home with a 47-25 victory.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 19, 2024: Last batch of girls basketball section openers to tip off
While girls basketball teams in Class 5A, 4A, 3A and A have at least two section games under the belt, Thursday marks the section openers for teams in Class 6A and Class 2A.
Highlands’ Suber mounts major comeback in victory vs. Valley
DeJamire Suber’s mind won’t go toward quitting when things get tough in future matches. The Highlands 127-pound junior wrestler showed what he is capable of when things are bleak Wednesday night.
Alle-Kiski Valley girls basketball notes: Pair of teams kick off holiday event at PPG Paints Arena
The second annual Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic will be Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, and two Alle-Kiski Valley girls teams will kick off the quadrupleheader.
Senior Kendall Berger steps into starring role for Norwin girls
At times, Kendall Berger had the look of a go-to scorer last season when Norwin became a WPIAL champion for a third time.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Elite few teams remain unbeaten
There were only nine undefeated teams in WPIAL girls basketball at the start of the week. Two of them were from Westmoreland County: Penn-Trafford (7-0) and Hempfield (6-0).
