Sports
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team starts on right foot
December 9, 2023
The Norwin girls basketball team opened the season with a victory, which could be one of many for the Lady Knights.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers cross country takes 5th at nationals
North Allegheny’s girls cross country team capped off its season with a fifth-place finish at the Nike Cross Nationals on Dec. 2, in Portland, Ore.
North Allegheny embraces ‘who we are’ entering state championship clash with St. Joseph’s Prep
The team North Allegheny thought most about this week, the roster of players the Tigers maybe focused on more than any other, was North Allegheny.
First official season for girls wrestling in Pennsylvania getting started
The date May 17, 2023, will not soon be forgotten by those who follow and have an affinity for girls wrestling locally and throughout Pennsylvania.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 8, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 9, 2023: Boys basketball showcases to tip off
Saturday is a big day for boys high school basketball fans in the Westmoreland County area with the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Showcase.
Upper St. Clair girls work for gritty win over Shaler
December 8, 2023
Upper St. Clair started the week with a tough loss against defending WPIAL Class 5A champion South Fayette but ended the week with back-to-back wins on consecutive nights.
Montour boys get past Upper St. Clair on Jake Wolfe putback at buzzer
There was plenty of size on the floor Friday when a pair of preseason Top 5 teams collided and earned their early reps as contenders.
High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2023: Baldwin outlasts Fox Chapel in 4 overtimes
Nate Wesling scored nine of his 29 points in the fourth and final overtime as Baldwin outlasted Fox Chapel, 67-56, in a nonsection boys basketball marathon Friday night.
Deer Lakes clamps down on Yough in battle of top teams in Class 3A
Yough expects to see zone defenses this season. Deer Lakes sure knows how to run them.
Imhotep Charter too much for Peters Township in Class 5A state championship game
MECHANICSBURG — Peters Township’s defense had to tackle a running back headed to Georgia, a sophomore back with SEC offers and a freshman wideout already courted by Pitt and Penn State.
Southern Columbia’s 99-yard drive dashes Westinghouse’s state championship hopes
MECHANICSBURG — It was heartache again for the ‘House.
Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke no longer facing suspension after judge’s ruling
After a judge’s ruling Thursday, Shady Side Academy girls basketball coach Jonna Burke is no longer facing a one-year suspension for contacting a junior high player’s parents via social media.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2023: Neshannock girls rally past Freedom
Payton Newman and Sophia Bonner scored 14 points apiece to lead Neshannock to a 54-47 victory over Freedom in nonsection girls basketball Thursday night.
Penn-Trafford girls roll over Hempfield
Baseline to baseline, Penn-Trafford found a winning mix.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 8, 2023: Pair of boys basketball tournaments set to tip off
While the 2023-2024 high school basketball season began last Friday with various tipoff tournaments, things have settled into nonsection contests throughout the week.
Aliquippa dominates Dallas to become school’s 1st undefeated state championship team
MECHANICSBURG — Not Ty Law. Not Darrelle Revis. None of the all-time greats in Aliquippa history had ever celebrated an undefeated state championship. That perfect ending had eluded the Quips five times before, including just a year ago here at Cumberland Valley.
PIAA football Class 6A championship preview: North Allegheny vs. St. Joseph’s Prep
The final PIAA championship game of the weekend is the second title game that features a multiple-time state winner from the Pittsburgh area against a PIAA power from the Philadelphia as WPIAL champion North Allegheny battles defending champion and District 12 winner St. Joseph’s Prep.
PIAA football Class 3A championship preview: Belle Vernon vs. Northwestern Lehigh
The fifth of six PIAA championship games features a defending champion from the west against a first-time finalist from the east as WPIAL champion Belle Vernon tries to repeat when it battles District 11 winner Northwestern Lehigh.
