Sports

Olivia Gribble takes a shot in practice during her senior year at Norwin.

Norwin notebook: Graduates making impact on women’s college hardwood

November 26, 2022

Norwin has produced college-level talent before in women’s basketball, but the Lady Knights’ imprint on the game is large this season.

Team West’s Ella Evans of Franklin Regional celebrates after scoring during the WCCA girls volleyball all-star game on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, at Ligonier Valley High School.

Franklin Regional notebook: Football standouts earn postseason honors

The Big 5/6 Conference, which acknowledges the accomplishments of teams and athletes in the WPIAL’s two largest classifications, announced its all-section teams for football, soccer and volleyball.

The Franklin Regional Youth Football flag team won a Big East championship this season.

Franklin Regional teams win youth football championships

Franklin Regional Youth football was double trouble for opponents in the Big East this season.

Roster depth, move to Class 2A boost Hampton wrestling team

For the first time in program history, the Hampton wrestling team can try to pick on someone its own size.

Hampton’s Ben Sheets competes in the 100 backstroke during the 2022 WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships.

Hampton boys swim team in search of WPIAL 3-peat with new-look roster

The Hampton boys swimming team will need to take a different lane to a third consecutive WPIAL Class 2A title.

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes carries past Central Valley’s Tyler Ondrusek during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 4A final by the numbers: Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7

November 25, 2022

Aliquippa 34, Central Valley 7

Unbeaten State College ousts North Allegheny from PIAA playoffs

STATE COLLEGE — For an instant, it appeared Logan Kushner had Khiryn Boyd for the touchdown that would have gotten North Allegheny, trying to rally from a 21-point deficit, back to within a score.

Pine-Richland defensive back Bryce O’Brien (left) celebrates with teammate Tenner Cunningham after hauling in an interception to secure the Rams’ victory over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals Friday.

Pine-Richland rallies from 2 scores down to beat Cathedral Prep in PIAA quarterfinals

One week removed from the WPIAL Class 5A championship, the Pine-Richland Rams ran their winning streak to 10 with a 21-14 victory over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA quarterfinals Friday night.

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes (left) and Arison Walker celebrate with the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Central Vallley in the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.

Aliquippa rolls past Central Valley to capture 19th WPIAL football title

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes landed in the end zone after leaping headfirst over his linemen, but the running back was quickly airborne again when guard Neco Eberhardt celebrated by lifting the sophomore off his feet.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 25, 2022

High schools

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin scores past Avonworth’s Jackson Vogt during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 3A final by the numbers: Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7

Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin celebrates after defeating Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.

Electrifying Quinton Martin sparks Belle Vernon to WPIAL Class 3A title win over Avonworth

Attendance at Acrisure Stadium for the WPIAL Class 3A football championship: Quinton Martin … and everyone else.

Steel Valley’s Greg Smith celebrates a sack during the WPIAL Class 2A championship game against Beaver Falls on Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

WPIAL Class 2A final by the numbers: Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14

Steel Valley 34, Beaver Falls 14

The Steel Valley football team hoists the WPIAL championship trophy after defeating Beaver Falls in theClass 2A final on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium.

Instant offense from Cruce Brookins leads Steel Valley past Beaver Falls in WPIAL Class 2A title game

Steel Valley football coach Ray Braszo got the proverbial monkey off his back Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

Norwin girls basketball coach planning to manage team so it peaks at right time

Looking to allow recovery time between the fall season and WPIAL winter season, Norwin’s girls basketball team eased into practice instead of going all out like in previous years.

Riverview coach Jill Catanzaro (right) guides a half-court scrimmage at practice on Nov. 23, 2022.

Despite small roster, Riverview girls in position to stay in section hunt

The Riverview girls basketball team would like to extend its legacy of making the WPIAL playoffs 12 of the past 13 seasons.

Norwin head coach Lance Maha talks with Adam Bilinsky during their Section 3-6A game against Hempfield on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Hempfield Area High School.

Norwin boys basketball team prepared to take next step in Maha’s 2nd season as coach

A sleek, refurbished gym floor greeted the basketball teams at Norwin this year.

Riverview coach Phil McGivney (dark shirt) confers with his team before practice on Nov. 23, 2022.

Riverview boys look to build on solid foundation

While Phil McGivney’s first year at Riverview didn’t produce a playoff berth for the Raiders boys basketball team, the belief is that the future is bright.