Sports

Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas is awarded his first-place medal after winning the 121-pound finals of the WPIAL individual championships at Chartiers Valley High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.

Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley’s Bruce Anderchak, Jack Kazalas among WPIAL’s best wrestlers early on

January 7, 2024

Notebook items from Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy athletics:

Submitted by Brenda Valenta
Penn-Trafford’s Carlee Valenta signs to compete with the UTEP rifle team. She was joined by her parents, Brenda and Jamie and sister, Emily.

Penn-Trafford senior Carlee Valenta signs with UTEP rifle team

Penn-Trafford senior Carlee Valenta said she was 12 years old when her grandfather, John Malazich, taught her how to shoot a rifle in his backyard.

Members of the Penn-Trafford rifle team display their championship trophies and plaques from the 2022-23 season.
Courtesy of Diana Cholock

Penn-Trafford rifle team ready to defend title

Penn-Trafford rifle coach Diana Cholock isn’t making any bold predictions for this season.

Penn Hills runner sticks with sport, emerges as captain, key relay contributor

Maliah Powell agreed to go out for the Penn Hills track team as a freshman via peer pressure. Powell’s decision to stay when her two friends abandoned ship was voluntary.

Andrew Palla | for the Tribune-Review
Penn Hills girls basketball coach Robert Cash directs traffic from the sideline during a victory over Gateway last season.

Steady approach helps Penn Hills boys, girls basketball coaches hit 100-win mark

Robert Cash always wants his team to approach every task with the same intensity, and the Penn Hills girls varsity girls basketball coach attempts to hold himself to the same standard.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 6, 2024

January 6, 2024

High schools

Lincoln Park’s Meleek Thomas drives past Neumann-Goretti’s Khaafiq Myers during last year’s PIAA Class 4A championship game.

High school roundup for Jan. 6, 2024: Lincoln Park falls to Neumann-Goretti in state title rematch

Larenzo Jerkins scored 23 points to lead Neumann-Goretti to an 80-67 win over Lincoln Park in the BK Classic in Erie on Saturday night, avenging a loss to the Leopards in last year’s PIAA Class 4A championship game.

Latrobe senior Elle Snyder

Westmoreland athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Elle Snyder, Derry’s Anthony Mucci

Elle Snyder

Burrell’s Cam Baker reacts to winning the 107-pound WCCA final Saturday.

Kiski Area’s Roscosky, Burrell’s Baker claim WCCA titles

When Kiski Area sophomore Cooper Roscosky was in eighth grade, he mentioned his goal was to be a four-time Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association champion.

Butler’s Tayt Lucas scores against New Castle’s JT Warren during their game on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in New Castle.

Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for Jan. 6, 2024

Class 6A

Avery Davis (left) and her Greensburg Central Catholic teammates held on to the top ranking in Class 2A this week.

WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending January 7, 2024

Class 6A

Penn-Trafford’s Luke Desantis (left) attempts to escape from Latrobe’s Luke Willochell in the WCCA tournament Saturday.

Trio of wrestlers become 3-time WCCA champions

There were no surprises in the finals of the 71st Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament Saturday at Greensburg Salem.

Knoch’s Adah Fuller is a member of the 2023-24 girls basketball team.

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Valley’s Keyziyah Clay, Knoch’s Adah Fuller

Adah Fuller

Members of the Hempfield spirit squad celebrate at the WPIAL Class 3A competitive spirit championships.

Hempfield, Neshannock claim their 4th WPIAL competitive spirit championships

Neshannock’s competitive spirit cheer squad has won the past two state championships. However, it did not have a WPIAL title in that time.

Central Valley celebrates at the WPIAL spirit championships Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 6, 2024: WPIAL to crown spirit champions

The first championships of the new year will be determined Saturday with the 2024 WPIAL competitive spirit championships at Chartiers Valley.

Paul Schofield | Tribune-Review
Norwin freshman Landon Sidun has his arm raised after winning the 114-pound title at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 30.

Norwin notebook: Freshman Landon Sidun bursts onto wrestling scene

The Landon Sidun era is underway at Norwin.

North Allegheny’s Joey Dopirak works against Baldwin’s Chad Cochran on Feb. 22, 2022.

North Allegheny notebook: Joe Dopirak leads Tigers past No. 3 New Castle

North Allegheny’s boys basketball team scored a signature victory in its section opener Jan. 3.

Franklin Regional’s Cam Rowell scores past Butler’s Andrew Gettinger on Dec. 15 in Murrysville.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

Franklin Regional notebook: Hockey team builds momentum

Franklin Regional hockey took momentum in the form of a two-game winning streak into the holiday break.

Kate Hedderman is the new softball coach at Hampton.

New Hampton softball coach Kate Hedderman ready to get started

Hampton didn’t have to look too far to find its new softball coach.

Fox Chapel’s Liam Wiseman celebrates with teammates after scoring against South Fayette on Nov. 30.

Fox Chapel notebook: Former Foxes soccer star makes all-decade team

Fox Chapel graduate Jessie Thiessen was picked for the North Coast Athletic Conference women’s soccer 40th anniversary all-decade team.

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