Sports
Local players dot prep school hockey roster at Shady Side Academy
December 14, 2024
Killian Kissane knew hockey would be different when he chose to play at Shady Side Academy. The Bulldogs, who play a national prep schedule, would require him to be a different player than when he was at Fox Chapel.
Shady Side Academy boys look to overcome early-season injuries as section play begins
Shady Side Academy boys basketball started 2-4 last season, but rose up and finished 18-9 with an 11-2 conference record, earning the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. This season, the Bulldogs started 2-2 and want to push their way toward similar success.
Returning group aims to lead Plum girls wrestling toward success
Plum girls wrestling coach Dave Miller could easily see the excitement level of his returning and new competitors long before the start of official preseason practices Nov. 15.
Norwin wrestlers working toward successful season on, off mat
Proof that his wrestlers measure up does not always come in the form of pins or lofty spots on the medal stand.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team shakes off loss, picks up impressive wins
Defending WPIAL champion Norwin rebounded from a tough 51-50 season-opening loss to Penn-Trafford with two wins at the State College tournament and another over District 9 power Kennedy Catholic.
Roster smaller but hopes high for North Allegheny gymnasts
The North Allegheny gymnastics team hopes to prove good things come in small packages.
North Allegheny girls wrestlers plan to trust the process during rebuilding year
North Allegheny girls wrestling coach Dan Heckert has confidence in his squad despite the potential rebuilding season that is before them.
Franklin Regional swimming on verge of big things in Class 2A
The Franklin Regional girls swimming team is on the verge of something big.
Franklin Regional notebook: After early wins, Panthers hit bump in road
After winning its first two games of the season at the Mike Rettger Tournament, the Franklin Regional boys basketball team dropped two straight at the 20th Hempfield tipoff tournament.
Championship coach Gene Matsook steps away after 39 years at Rochester
Gene Matsook was hesitant to take the Rochester job when his brother resigned, unsure at first whether he wanted to run the football program himself.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 13, 2024
December 13, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 14, 2024: Premier big men to clash at La Roche
A “big” boys basketball battle is set for La Roche College on Saturday as part of the annual Harry Jenkins Classic.
High school roundup for Dec. 13, 2024: Mars rains down 19 3-pointers in win over Blackhawk
Drew Navetta hit eight 3-pointers and finished with 26 points and Austin Wroblewski added 20 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead Mars to an 83-53 win over Blackhawk in Section 4-5A boys basketball Friday night.
Latrobe boys stay unbeaten with ‘gritty, gutsy’ comeback win over Gateway
The fourth quarter greeted Latrobe with less than ideal circumstances.
Penn-Trafford boys stage huge rally, earn victory in overtime vs. Franklin Regional
One by one, his players emerged from the home locker room at Penn-Trafford and paraded across the gym floor. Most, if not all, of coach Doug Kelly’s crew was in an unusually impulsive mood, laughing and conversing and seemingly feeling as good as can be.
Deer Lakes routs Freeport at home in section opener
The last time Deer Lakes took the court, the Lancers barely defeated Mohawk in a double-overtime win Tuesday. You might expect the Lancers to come out in their matchup against Freeport a little sluggish as they regained their legs.
Smothering defense lifts Knoch boys past Valley in section opener
Teegan Finucan couldn’t help but feel confident after the Knoch boys basketball team opened Section 1-4A play Friday night at home with a dominant defensive performance.
2024 WPIAL and City League all-conference football teams
After the dust has settled and the championships have been won, area high school football coaches take the time to identify the top performers in 17 WPIAL conferences as well as the City League. Here is a list of those teams:
2024 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Parkway
2024 Parkway All-Conference
2024 WPIAL All-Conference Football: Big Six
2024 Big Six All-Conference
