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Veteran coach aims to get most out of Deer Lakes girls

November 14, 2024

Dana Petruska feels back at home for a couple of reasons.

Jeannette head coach Thomas Paulone talks with with his team during a timeout during their game against Clairton on Sept. 28.

Coaches from variety of backgrounds come together to lead Jeannette on playoff run

Jeannette first-year assistant football coach Dustin Shoaf is a school teacher at Yough, his alma mater and a place where he is the all-time leader in rushing yards.

Deer Lakes’ Nathaniel Moore is fouled by Forest Hills’ Chase Williamson during a PIAA Class 3A second-round game last season.

2-time defending WPIAL champion Deer Lakes hopes to keep train rolling

Winning consecutive WPIAL championships not only adds to the trophy case at the high school, but it also creates the potential for a self-sustaining foundation.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 13, 2024

November 13, 2024

High school

Mt. Pleasant swimming coach Sandy Felice stands behind her four swimmers who signed NCAA Division I letters of intent Wednesday. They are, from left, Lily King (North Carolina State), Kierstin O’Connor (Connecticut), Joseph Gardner (Pitt) and David Mutter (Alabama).

4 Mt. Pleasant swimmers sign with Division I programs

Mt. Pleasant swimming coach Sandy Felice has had swimmers sign NCAA Division I scholarships before.

Despite graduation losses, Cheswick Christian boys set goals high

It was mission accomplished last season for the Cheswick Christian Academy boys basketball team.

Cheswick Christian girls basketball team looks to build off last season’s division title

The Cheswick Christian Academy girls basketball team knows what it’s about, and that’s functioning as a five-person unit instead of relying on a few stars to get victories.

Upper St. Clair’s Charlie Bywalski catches a touchdown pass in the final minute against Bethel Park on Oct. 11.

Trib 10: 3 pairs of power-ranked teams to clash this weekend

The power-ranked teams flexed their muscles again in the second weekend of the WPIAL football playoffs with nine of the 10 winning and advancing to Semifinals Friday or Championship Saturday.

Westinghouse’s Lloyd Penn beats Allderdice’s Damian Scott for a touchdown during the City League Championship on Oct. 26, 2024 at Cupples Stadium.

PIAA football postseason set to commence

The journey to Cumberland Valley kicks off this weekend with the start of the 2024 PIAA football playoffs.

Bentworth gaolkeeper Andrew Vipperman makes a save in a shootout against OLSH during the WPIAL Class A championship game on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Highmark Stadium.

Perfect season within reach for 2 WPIAL teams at PIAA boys soccer championships

Two WPIAL boys soccer teams are headed east on Friday to play for state gold in the 2024 PIAA boys soccer championships.

Springdale’s Tessa Derringer celebrates with Brooke Taliani after scoring the first goal during their PIAA Class A semifinal against Seton LaSalle on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at North Allegheny.

Championship field set for 2024 PIAA girls soccer finals

With three rounds in the books in the 2024 PIAA girls soccer playoffs, only one team from the WPIAL is still alive heading into the state finals.

Mars’ Ella Nicotra is mobbed by teammates after scoring against Beaver during their PIAA Class 3A semifinal match on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at North Allegheny.

3 WPIAL teams to vie for PIAA girls volleyball championships

Eight years ago, the WPIAL had three teams win PIAA girls volleyball championships as North Allegheny in Class 4A, Knoch in 3A and Freeport in 2A all brought home state gold in 2017.

Franklin Regional’s Madison DeRiggi defends Plum’s Megan Marston on Dec. 18, 2023.

Strong returning cast sparks optimism in Franklin Regional girls program

The thought of hanging a section banner on the wall brings a smile to Bernie Pucka’s face. It almost makes him giddy. He hunts pheasant and deer, but he would love to bag a section.

Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown cuts through the GCC defense during the WPIAL Class A quartefinals last Friday at Norwin.

The Birdie gives props to Jeannette’s last men standing, makes semifinal pick

Last week: 3-0 (100%)

Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown cuts back on GCC during the WPIAL Class A quarterfinals last Friday.

Upset-minded Jeannette to face toughest task yet in top-seeded Fort Cherry

If Jeannette can turn back Fort Cherry early like it has its past several opponents, the Jayhawks could have a shot at dethroning the top-seeded and defending WPIAL football champion Rangers.

Franklin Regional’s Connor Crossey scores between Latrobe’s JaTawn Williams (left) and John Wetzel on Feb. 2.

New-look roster to write next chapter for Franklin Regional boys basketball

The word “almost” gets thrown around a lot when people talk about the 2023-24 Franklin Regional boys basketball program.

Seneca Valley coach Ron Butschle works with his team during a preseason practice in 2021.

Seneca Valley football coach Ron Butschle steps down after ‘difficult year’

Citing a “negativity” around the program, Ron Butschle resigned Tuesday as Seneca Valley’s football coach, saying his exit might give the team a fresh start.

Thomas Jefferson quarterback Luke Kosko celebrates after defeating Aliquippa in their WPIAL Class 4A semifinal on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Chartiers Valley.

Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 12, 2024

There were several changes in the three largest classifications this week in the Trib HSSN state rankings, but the three small school classes were unchanged.