Sports
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers wrestlers clinch share of section title
January 20, 2024
North Allegheny’s boys wrestling team locked up at least a share of the Section 2-3A title on Jan. 17 with a 40-12 win at Seneca Valley.
Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion wins consecutive tournaments; Coach to be inducted into HOF
Franklin Regional senior Juliano Marion didn’t let a loss to Ringgold senior Jake Conroy get him down earlier this month.
Hampton hockey heads in new direction after midseason coaching change
On its way to a fifth consecutive losing season, the Hampton hockey team has made a midseason coaching shift.
Defense powering Hampton boys basketball
Three days after Christmas, the Hampton boys basketball team wasn’t feeling very joyful.
Franklin Regional boys win 2OT thriller over Shaler
January 19, 2024
Uncle Kevin would have been proud. Of a thrilling Franklin Regional win. Of a runaway second overtime by the Panthers in a playoff-like atmosphere. And most of all, of his nephew’s big shot.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 19, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 20, 2024: Shady Side Academy, Burrell set for key section clash
Snow postponed most of the high school basketball schedule Friday.
High school roundup for Jan. 19, 2024: Gemma Walker scores 1,000th point as Peters Township fends off Bethel Park in OT
Gemma Walker scored 22 points, hitting the 1,000-point mark for her career, to lead Peters Township to a 59-55 overtime victory over Bethel Park, fending off an upset bid in Section 2-6A girls basketball Friday night.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 19, 2024: Many games PPD but some contests still a go Friday
The second half of section play was set to begin in seven WPIAL boys basketball sections Friday.
Baldwin makes section statement with win over Upper St. Clair
Over the last decade, the Mt. Lebanon or Upper St. Clair boys basketball teams have won outright or earned a share of the section championship for 10 straight years.
High school roundup for Jan. 18, 2024: Iyanna Wade scores 56 in Clairton win; Olivia Terlecki boosts Upper St. Clair
Iyanna Wade poured in 56 points, hitting six 3-pointers, to power Clairton to a 73-55 victory over Winchester Thurston in Section 3-2A girls basketball Thurday night.
Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament moved to Saturday, Sunday
Fox Chapel athletic director Michael O’Brien alerted teams competing in the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament of a schedule change.
Riverview boys basketball works to rebuild early momentum
The Riverview boys basketball team knows there still is time to make a move and get into playoff contention in Section 3-2A.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Class 5A section loaded with contenders
Section 3 could be the most competitive lineup of teams in WPIAL Class 5A. That much is clear at the halfway point of the schedule.
Sharpened by early-season gauntlet, Latrobe boys find their stride
When it came time to piece together the boys basketball schedule for this season at Latrobe, veteran coach Brad Wetzel stretched boundaries.
Thought to be moving up to 3A for next 2 years, Westinghouse will instead play Class A football
City League champion Westinghouse is dropping to Class A football next season after successfully avoiding a promotion under the PIAA competitive-balance rule.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 17, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 17, 2024: No. 1 Trinity tops West Allegheny in clash of top 10 wrestling teams
Led by pins from Bodie Morgan (172), Dominick Canali (121) and Blake Reihner (139), No. 1 Trinity took care of No. 7 West Allegheny, 45-20, in a matchup of top teams in Section 5-3A wrestling Wednesday night.
Aliquippa football still ticketed for 5A after unsuccessful initial appeal to PIAA
January 17, 2024
Aliquippa’s initial appeal to the PIAA was unsuccessful, so the football team remains headed to a higher classification under the competitive-balance rule.
