Sports
Penn Hills wrestler in midst of breakthrough senior season
January 14, 2024
Cameron Patterson’s transformation as a wrestler came from a willingness to take the first step.
Penn Hills relay team excited for WPIAL meet after hitting qualifying standard
There will be no need to rush the Penn Hills boys 200 freestyle relay team around the Pittsburgh area to compete in different last-chance meets to secure a qualifying time this year. The Indians already have earned their spot in the WPIAL Class 3A championships.
Pine-Richland competitive spirit team continues tradition of WPIAL success
It was another successful trip to the WPIAL meet for the Pine-Richland competitive spirit team.
Pine-Richland sends 4 to PIHL All-Star game
Zach Howard often picks up Cullen Campbell and drives him to Pine-Richland hockey practices and games.
Plum swimmers add WPIAL cut times as competition heats up
The WPIAL performance lists for individual swimmers, relays and divers were released for the first time Jan. 9, and it was a welcomed sight for Plum competitors. It gave them a chance to see where they ranked in several events in Class 3A (girls) and Class 2A (boys) after the first group of meets through the opening week of the New Year.
Off to strong start, Mareana Pilyih, Plum bowlers chasing WPIBL success
Plum senior Mareana Pilyih came into the season with clear goals, both for her own game and the fortunes of her team.
Gateway wrestlers look forward to county tournament
The youthful Gateway wrestling team is on the cusp of a midseason measuring stick known as the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament, and coach Ryan Sula said he hopes to see his wrestlers make the most of the opportunity to see where they stand.
Gateway swimmers getting healthy ahead of key stretch of meets
Gateway swim coach Glenn Raymer said getting healthy and staying healthy is a main focus for team members as they move into the heart of their section meet schedule.
Before embarking on future in astronomy, physics at Stonehill, Rena Gilligan has goals to meet for Quaker Valley swimming
Stonehill College is a private Catholic institution founded in 1948 and located in Easton, Mass.
Quaker Valley hockey playing strong defense, stacking up wins
The Quaker Valley hockey team started 2024 similarly to 2023.
Quaker Valley girls shake off growing pains, get in win column
Patience and perseverance finally prevailed for the Quaker Valley girls basketball team, as the Quakers kept plugging away through the first four weeks of the season.
Penn-Trafford wrestling getting healthy, looking to make a run
It’s been a while for the Penn-Trafford wrestling team, but the Warriors were on track to be at full strength for the first time this season at Mid-Winter Mayhem at IUP on Jan. 13.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 13, 2024: Penn Hills surges past Central Catholic
Robert Thomas scored 18 points to lead Penn Hills to a 61-49 victory over Central Catholic in nonsection boys basketball Saturday.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 14, 2024
WPIAL girls basketball rankings
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 14, 2024
WPIAL boys basketball rankings
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Lauren Bell and Penn-Trafford’s Tyler Funk
Lauren Bell
Knee injury sidelines Upper St. Clair’s Rylee Kalocay for remainder of season
The Upper St. Clair girls basketball program has dealt with a lot of injuries the last five years, but the Panthers still have played in the last three WPIAL Class 6A championship games.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Riverview’s Nate Sprajcar, Burrell’s Ella Campbell
Ella Campbell
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Franklin Regional honors teammate with leukemia
During a brief pregame observance, senior players Cam Rowell and Cooper Rankin held a corner of the No. 44 Franklin Regional basketball jersey Tuesday night at midcourt as public address announcer Dean Berardinelli briefed fans about Caden Brush.
