Sports
Union keeps Imani Christian at arm’s length, moves on to Class A finals
February 26, 2022
Union boys basketball coach Mark Stanley likes to tell his team to “enjoy the process.”
Freshman Rylee Kalocay’s late-game heroics take Upper St. Clair back to WPIAL finals
Upper St. Clair freshman Rylee Kalocay didn’t start Saturday’s semifinal, but she certainly finished it.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Penn-Trafford football was part of last championship weekend in Hershey
It turns out Penn-Trafford was the last Westmoreland County team to celebrate a PIAA football title in Hershey.
Valley News Dispatch H.S. athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Anna Kreinbrook, Plum’s Nicholas Daniels
Anna Kreinbrook
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: GCC’s Ryan Appleby, Southmoreland’s Delaynie Morvosh
Ryan Appleby
Montour holds off Belle Vernon, advances to WPIAL championship game
For the second straight season, Belle Vernon’s chase for an elusive WPIAL title ended in the semifinals.
High school roundup for Feb. 25, 2022: McKeesport’s Maddie Cherepko hits long-range 3 to knock off Trinity
February 25, 2022
Maddie Cherepko buried a long-range 3-pointer at the buzzer to lead No. 6 McKeesport to a dramatic 50-49 upset victory over No. 3 Trinity in the WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball quarterfinals Friday night.
No. 1 North Hills celebrates 4th win over rival North Allegheny in WPIAL quarterfinals
As the saying goes, it’s tough to beat a basketball team three times in one season, but what about four? The sold-out crowd that packed into North Hills’ gym was there to find out.
Greensburg CC ends Monessen’s winning streak, earns rematch with OLSH in Class 2A
Greensburg Central Catholic’s team size has been a problem for opponents all season.
Southmoreland enjoys home-court advantage in Class 4A win over Highlands
The Southmoreland girls basketball team continues to thrive on its home court.
PIAA-playoff bound Knoch beats Montour in WPIAL Class 4A semifinals
The Knoch girls basketball team will play in the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals for the second straight season.
Fox Chapel boys rally in second half to defeat Pine-Richland, advance to WPIAL semis
Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar doesn’t mind games of two different halves.
High school scores, summaries and schedule for Feb. 25, 2022
High schools
Fast start leads No. 2 South Fayette past Latrobe and into WPIAL semifinals
South Fayette girls basketball coach Bryan Bennett said his players have “been in this moment all year.”
Penn State hits 13 3-pointers, beats Northwestern
UNIVERSITY PARK — Dallion Johnson made five 3-pointers for all 15 of his points, John Harrar had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and Penn State beat Northwestern, 67-60, on Friday night.
North Catholic’s Foley, Ligonier Valley’s Roddy win gold at WPIAL Class 2A diving championships
Coming in as the two-time defending champion, North Catholic junior Maggie Foley was the obvious favorite at the WPIAL Class 2A diving championships at North Allegheny.
Daniel Berger shoots another 65, moves atop Honda leaderboard
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Daniel Berger no longer needs to answer questions about how his back is feeling. The scorecard is telling the story.
Fox Chapel freshman has eyes on PIAA diving qualification
Jackson Hagler quickly established himself as a qualifier for the WPIAL Class AAA diving championships.
Westmoreland WPIAL basketball playoff capsule for Feb. 26, 2022
Saturday’s game
Ellwood City basketball coach Steve Antuono suspended 2 games after chaotic playoff loss
Game officials imposed a two-game suspension on Ellwood City boys basketball coach Steve Antuono for unsportsmanlike actions during a chaotic ending to Thursday night’s playoff loss.
