Sports
PIAA tweaks competitive balance rule to make bumps in class slightly less likely
December 4, 2024
Only teams that reach the state finals will be affected by the PIAA competitive-balance rule following a change approved Wednesday.
PIAA Class 4A and Class A football championship previews for Dec. 5, 2024
There was great excitement in these parts last season when the WPIAL sent five teams and the City League had one reach championship weekend in the 2023 PIAA football playoffs.
Trib 10: 5th team climbs to top spot in power rankings
Black Friday may have been great for local consumers, but it turned out to be a bad ending to a golden season for four district champions.
WPIAL, City League players in 2025 recruiting class sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
Here’s a look at senior football players from the WPIAL and City League who signed with Division I programs on the first day of the early-signing period Wednesday:
Early signing day for 2025: WPIAL, City League football players finalize Division I plans
The early signing period arrived earlier than usual.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Penn-Trafford happy to have defensive spark plug back
Penn-Trafford learned how to play without Torrie DeStefano last season after the then-sophomore guard suffered a season-ending knee injury just six games into the schedule.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 3, 2024
December 3, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 3, 2024: Fox Chapel comes back to beat Shaler
Caden Kaiser scored a career-high 17 points to lead Fox Chapel to a 58-50 comeback victory over Shaler in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday.
Penn-Trafford girls hold on for win against rival Norwin
Two girls teams looking to go places at the end of the season squared off Tuesday in a nonsection game, and they put on a show.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 4, 2024: High school football stars to sign on dotted line
Wednesday marks the start of the college football early signing period.
Westmoreland County wrestling looking for big year
It should be an exciting season for wrestling fans from Westmoreland County.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Dec. 3, 2024
For the most part, the Trib HSSN football rankings held true on state semifinals weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 2, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 2, 2024: Rowan Carmichael hits for 34 in Avonworth win
December 2, 2024
Rowan Carmichael poured in 34 points and freshman Will Shields added 18 as Avonworth ran past Aquinas Academy, 89-82, in the Mike Rettger Memorial Tournament on Monday at Franklin Regional.
Longtime basketball coach headlines Knoch sports hall of fame class
Knoch announced its ninth sports hall of fame class, and it is rich with basketball talent and expertise, which probably means there are Shoops involved.
Connor Crossey helps Franklin Regional boys rally past Seneca Valley
Connor Crossey is the lone starter returning from the 2023-24 Franklin Regional boys basketball team that had a memorable season.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 3, 2024: Mars boys tip off with new coach
For the first time in over two and a half decades, the Mars boys basketball team is set to hit the court without Rob Carmody as head coach.
Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for Dec. 2, 2024
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Central Catholic Vikings
Football coach Shawn Liotta leaving Burrell for arena team in Wilkes-Barre
Football coach Shawn Liotta has stepped down at Burrell to coach a new indoor football team in Wilkes-Barre.
Greensburg Salem hockey looks to build behind young talent
Greensburg Salem made a valiant run through the Penguins Cup playoffs last season. The Golden Lions were a play away from being crowned champions before Chartiers Valley defeated them 2-1 in overtime.
