Sports
Top 10 Westmoreland County sports stories of 2021
December 30, 2021
They lined roads and highways to welcome their championship teams home, the night sky glowing red with the flashing lights of fire trucks.
Greensburg Salem pays tribute to boys basketball icon ‘Coach Paul’
He was a good basketball player at Springdale High School — enough so to earn a scholarship to Westminster — but Paul Sapotichne soon realized he wasn’t going anywhere with a basketball in his hands. So he decided to become a coach.
High school roundup for Dec. 29, 2021: Chartiers Valley girls beat 2 ranked opponents in 1 day
December 29, 2021
The Chartiers Valley girls basketball team turned in a unique daily double Wednesday, defeating one ranked opponent in a 1 p.m. tip-off, hopping on a bus for a 60-mile trip and defeating another ranked foe in a 6:30 p.m. game.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 29, 2021
High schools
Kiski Area boys basketball needs 3 overtimes to defeat Knoch
Knoch entered the second game of its three in the Kiski Area Holiday Classic with a 2-5 record.
Pitt recruits forming bond at Powerade Tournament
As Mac Stout walked off the mat after recording a fall at the 55th Powerade Wrestling tournament, he was greeted by his brothers, Luke and Kellen.
Penn-Trafford boys reach .500 with win vs. Franklin Regional
A heavy dose of Noah Wright early was enough to offset a big helping of Caden Smith late as the Penn-Trafford boys basketball team avenged an earlier loss to Franklin Regional.
Knoch girls basketball team again leans on defense in win over Kiski Area
Nina Shaw loves to put the ball in the hoop.
Powerade notebook: Training center takes off
When Norwin wrestling coach Kyle Martin and assistant Jarod King started the Knights Regional Training Center this summer, they had a five-year plan.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 30, 2021: Closing the books on an eventful 2021
Welcome to the final day of high school sports in 2021.
Trib HSSN Top 21 Stories of 2021: Goalposts keep moving for Aliquippa football
The year 2021 wasn’t one giant leap for mankind, but it was one big step back toward “normalcy” for all of us, especially the high school athletes from around the WPIAL.
Fox Chapel girls grab momentum with tournament win over Deer Lakes
In a game featuring several scoring runs, the Fox Chapel girls basketball team had the biggest one at a crucial point to take control of its Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament matchup with Deer Lakes on Wednesday afternoon at Shady Side Academy.
Mt. Lebanon tops Class 6A all-state football team as Bob Palko, Alex Tecza win individual awards
Mt. Lebanon won its first state title behind a veteran coach, a dynamic offensive trio and toughness at the line of scrimmage.
10 WPIAL players earn all-state in 5A, Penn-Trafford’s John Ruane named top coach
After winning its first WPIAL and PIAA football titles, Penn-Trafford has more reason to celebrate.
WPIAL lands 14 on 4A all-state team; Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes, Mike Warfield earn top honors
If Tiqwai Hayes’ next three seasons are anything like his first, the Aliquippa freshman has an exciting future ahead.
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2021: Perri Page powers Chartiers Valley past rival Trinity
December 28, 2021
Perri Page led all scorers with 32 points and Aislin Malcolm sank five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points to help Class 5A No. 1 Chartiers Valley to an 80-61 girls basketball victory over No. 2 Trinity at the North Allegheny Tournament on Tuesday.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 28, 2021
High schools
Mars girls basketball gives Highlands its 1st loss
The Highlands girls basketball team came into their holiday tournament game against Mars on Tuesday afternoon undefeated through six games.
Greensburg Salem girls pressure Charleroi, extend winning streak
Suffocating opponents from the tip has become a calling card for the Greensburg Salem girls basketball team.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 29, 2021: Top wrestlers hit Powerade mats
One of the top regular season high school wrestling tournaments in the country is back in its normal place at its regular site.
