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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 2, 2025
January 2, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 2, 2024: Imani Christian staves off Hempfield upset bid
RJ Sledge scored 35 points as Trib HSSN Class 6A No. 1 Imani Christian avoided an upset with a 72-68 victory over Hempfield in Section 2-6A boys basketball Thursday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 3, 2025: Class 6A contenders face tests at Norwin
The third day of the new year could be newsworthy both in and outside of the gym.
Madison DeRiggi sparks Franklin Regional girls past Fox Chapel in defensive battle
It wasn’t the prettiest of games for the Franklin Regional girls basketball team against Fox Chapel in a key Section 1-5A first-place matchup Thursday evening.
Next week’s clash between rival boys basketball teams from Jeannette, Greensburg CC could be 2A final preview
Their matchup is only a week away, but Jeannette and Greensburg Central Catholic are growing tired of waiting.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Southmoreland has knack for winning close games
Every team makes a run. Coaches and players say it all the time not because it’s cliché but because they see it happen on the court.
Behind Westmoreland County players, coach Drew Vosefski, Exile East volleyball team finds success
As with most Olympic sports, volleyball teams, by their nature, represent a unique genre.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Hempfield shows resolve in close loss
To a coach, a loss can reveal more about his or her team than a win.
Latrobe’s Berk steps into spotlight for girls basketball team
Anna Rafferty, Emma Blair, Camille Dominick, Elle Snyder — all former Latrobe girls basketball standouts who made their mark on the program in different ways. Players who made headlines and took much of the well-deserved limelight.
Ligonier Valley announces 2025 Hall of Fame class
Ligonier Valley rang in the new year by announcing its athletics hall of fame class.
2024 in A-K Valley sports: Individual, team championships highlight calendar year
December 31, 2024
The year 2024 was the setting for many memorable moments where Alle-Kiski Valley athletes and teams shined with championship performances and accomplishments in all arenas of competition.
2024 Trib HSSN Parade of Champions: Teams
What better way to honor the top teams from 2024 than to march the WPIAL champions in a victory parade stretching from Lawrence County down to Greene County.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Busy week ahead for Norwin
It’s a busy week for the Norwin wresting team.
Trib HSSN high school wrestling rankings for Dec. 31, 2024
Team rankings
2024 in Westmoreland County sports: From Hershey to Paris, athletes celebrate greatness
From youth levels to the Olympics, Westmoreland County athletes shined in 2024 with a common denominator: a chase for gold.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 30, 2024
December 30, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2024: Upper St. Clair boys knock off reigning state champs
Julian Dahlem scored on back-to-back possessions in the final minute and Tyler Robbins led the way with 19 points to help Upper St. Clair to a 53-51 boys basketball victory over reigning PIAA Class 6A champion Central York (7-1) on Monday. Niko Gidas and Jake Foster each added 10 points for the Panthers (10-1).
2 WPIAL girls wrestlers take Powerade titles
Two WPIAL wrestlers brought home titles as Kiski Area’s Ava Golding and Plum’s Alaina Claassen claimed championships at the Powerade girls wrestling tournament Monday at Canon-McMillan.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Yough’s Hailey Bock
Last year, Yough’s girls basketball team finished 9-12 overall and 2-8 in section play.
