Sports
Kiski Area sponsors girls wrestling team as sport’s momentum grows
December 22, 2021
The movement to sanction girls high school wrestling has arrived in the Alle-Kiski Valley.
Laurel Valley coaching icon Jerry Page dies at age 89
A local coaching giant is gone but his legacy lives on.
Steve Campos resigns after 1 season as Pine-Richland football coach
The Pine-Richland football coaching job is open for the second time in six months.
Alle-Kiski Valley boys and girls cross country honor rolls announced
The Alle-Kiski Valley Cross Country Honor Roll for the 2021 season was released Wednesday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 21, 2021
December 21, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 21, 2021: Seton LaSalle outlasts West Allegheny, 108-105, in 3OT
Connor Spratt led all scorers with 36 points and Seton LaSalle outlasted West Allegheny, 108-105, in a nonsection triple overtime slugfest in WPIAL boys basketball Wednesday night.
Belle Vernon boys basketball makes quick work of Yough
There was some discussion over the halftime score Tuesday night at Yough.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 22, 2021: Wrestlers vie for 1st place in early season tests
Three days before the focus is on the family chimney and the big guy making his yearly visit, the focus is on the scholastic wrestling circle as district teams hit the mat for one more sub-section match before the holidays.
Latrobe, Connellsville wrestling teams off to good starts in new season
So, what have we learned about wrestling in the WPIAL two weeks into the season?
WPIAL Class 6A football to shrink again as Baldwin, Hempfield, Norwin drop
The WPIAL’s largest football classification just keeps getting smaller.
Allegheny 7 Offensive Player of the Year Kyle Tipinski finds family, stability at North Catholic
At 18, Kyle Tipinski has overcome a number of obstacles, but he eventually found a stable home environment.
Burrell hockey displays potential during strong start to season
The Burrell hockey team already has exceeded its win total from last year, which is a sign of the progression since the PIHL season started in October.
Greensburg Central Catholic senior quartet earns all-WPIAL volleyball honors
After falling short of the PIAA playoffs in 2020, the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team didn’t let it happen again this season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2021: Moon tops Indiana in Class 5A girls showdown
December 20, 2021
Reilly Sunday had 26 points, eclipsing 1,000 for her career, to lead No. 3 Moon to a 53-50 overtime victory over No. 5 Indiana in a nonsection matchup of undefeated girls basketball teams in Class 5A.
Freeport girls basketball fends off Deer Lakes rally in section opener
The Deer Lakes girls basketball team made a furious fourth-quarter comeback at Freeport on Monday in the Section 1-4A opener for both teams.
Jeannette hires Paulone as new football coach
Thomas Paulone Jr. knows the rich tradition of the Jeannette football program.
Sewickley Academy draws WPIAL discipline for promotional video highlighting athletics
In an attempt to boost middle-school enrollment, Sewickley Academy inadvertently ran afoul of PIAA recruiting rules with a multi-part video highlighting the school’s academics, arts and athletics.
No letdown for Latrobe wrestling team in decisive win over rival Derry
The Latrobe wrestling team could have easily had a letdown Monday in a nonsection match against Derry after a solid performance at the King of the Mountain tournament over the weekend.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 21, 2021: Butler, Pine-Richland boys to square off
Last year, the Pine-Richland boys basketball team finished tied in the loss column with North Allegheny for first place in Section 1-6A. The Rams reached the 6A title game before falling to Upper St. Clair.
