Sports
Spencer Lee tops Nico Megaludis in battle of former Franklin Regional wrestling greats
December 2, 2023
An all-Franklin Regional matchup in a post-college wrestling match with Olympic-qualifying possibly on the line?
Behind 7 returning WPIAL qualifiers, Hampton wrestlers determined to snap playoff drought
The Hampton wrestling team’s season-ending banquet last March was more about eyeing the future than remembering the past.
Meghan Murray-led Hampton girls basketball team a work in progress
Hampton star point guard Meghan Murray is being realistic when she expects the Talbots to start slow this season.
With coach Jonna Burke on sidelines thanks to judge’s ruling, Shady Side Academy girls in position to contend
Jonna Burke feels fortunate to have the assistant coaching staff she does with the Shady Side Academy girls basketball program. It’s made it easier for the Bulldogs to deal with the fallout from a one-year suspension levied on the coach in July.
Fox Chapel notebook: Step up in competition doesn’t faze hockey team
Bumping up to Class 2A hasn’t been too harsh on the Fox Chapel hockey team.
Lineup loaded with WPIAL qualifiers breeds confidence for Bethel Park wrestling
Nine members of the Bethel Park wrestling program have been WPIAL qualifiers in their careers.
1st-year coach ushers in new era for Bethel Park girls basketball
There’s a new face on the bench and a new system on the floor.
Boasting lineup with size, experience, Bethel Park boys expect successful season
Height isn’t an issue for the Bethel Park boys basketball team.
Jim Schall steps down as girls volleyball coach at Penn-Trafford
There will be a new person coaching the Penn-Trafford girls volleyball team next year.
Penn Hills wrestlers set sights on longer postseason runs
The Penn Hills wrestling program will be in a year of transition.
Penn Hills swimmers optimistic about season despite pool repairs
Things will be decidedly different for the Penn Hills swimming team this season. When the Indians start the season, Penn Hills will have its home meets at the Olympic Swim &Health Club instead of the school’s pool at Linton Middle School.
Madison Zavasky, Cate Gentile return to lead Pine-Richland girls in quest for playoff success
Positive progress was the theme for Pine-Richland girls basketball in Gabby Baldasare’s first season as coach.
Pine-Richland boys hoping to sneak up on Class 6A competition
The Pine-Richland boys basketball team is in a position to surprise some people, and it’s an opportunity that’s being embraced.
North Hills girls look to keep rebuilding process rolling
A year ago, newly hired Tony Grenek looked at his North Hills girls basketball team and knew that a significant step needed to be taken.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 1, 2023
High schools
Upper St. Clair, Gateway open season with victories at USC tip-off tournament
On opening night of the new WPIAL basketball season at the Novum Upper St. Clair tip-off tournament, a couple of roundball truths were re-enforced.
High school boys basketball roundup for Dec. 1, 2023: Jayden Davis lifts Chartiers Valley past Peters Township
Jayden Davis dropped 29 points and made a basket with 27 seconds left to lift Chartiers Valley to a 61-59 boys basketball victory over Peters Township in the AHN/Highmark Tip-Off Tournament on Friday night.
High school girls basketball roundup for Dec. 1, 2023: Erica Hall beats buzzer for South Fayette
December 1, 2023
Erica Hall made the game-winning basket with 2.4 seconds left to lead South Fayette to a 68-66 girls basketball victory over tip-off tournament host Wheeling Park on Friday night.
Season of first continues as Fort Cherry advances to PIAA Class A final
It’s been a season of firsts for the Fort Cherry Rangers. First WPIAL title, first state playoff game, first state playoff win and now a first trip to the PIAA Class A championship game
Aliquippa secures 3rd straight state finals appearance with win over Selinsgrove
EBENSBURG — There was some fourth-quarter suspense for Aliquippa as the final minutes ticked away in the state semifinal Friday night.
