Sports
North Allegheny notebook: Girls volleyball players earn all-state honors
December 10, 2022
The Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association recognized the top players from each of the four girls volleyball classifications last week with the release of the all-state selections.
Expanded roster brings high expectations to Fox Chapel wrestling program
There’s one thing that becomes evident when visiting the Fox Chapel wrestling room at the school’s field house — plenty of wrestlers.
COUNTERPOINT: Immigration detention system is driven by profits
President Joe Biden vowed to end the federal government’s use of private prisons on the campaign trail. His campaign platform further stated that “the federal government should not use private facilities for any detention, including detention of undocumented immigrants.” And in 2021, Biden stepped into office continuing to promise that he would address the human rights abuses that pervade the immigration detention system.
POINT: Privately run immigration detention safe, cost-effective alternative
On his campaign website, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed to “end for-profit detention centers,” asserting tendentiously that “no business should profit from the suffering of desperate people fleeing violence.”
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 9, 2022
High Schools
Belle Vernon uses last-minute goal-line stand to beat Neumann-Goretti, win 1st state title
The ending resembled a Disney movie, but the script was rated R as Belle Vernon clawed its way to the school’s first state title in a 9-8 victory over Neumann Goretti in the PIAA Class 3A championship game Saturday afternoon at Cumberland Valley.
High school roundup for Dec. 9, 2022: Allderdice trips up Imani Christian in OT
December 9, 2022
Ethan Anish scored 23 points and Major Rainey added 20 to power Allderdice to a 92-89 overtime victory over Imani Christian in nonsection boys basketball Friday night.
Franklin Regional basketball starts tourney with win vs. Carlynton
After the postgame handshake line dispersed, Cam Rowell grabbed the microphone at the scorer’s table and shouted into it, “Go Panthers!”
There’s no tomorrow for Belle Vernon in state title matchup with Neumann-Goretti
The Belle Vernon football team has been moving its expiration date all season long. No matter what, the season ends Saturday and the expiration date has arrived.
Pine-Richland stuns Imhotep Charter in PIAA Class 5A final on Ryan Palmieri’s big night
MECHANICSBURG — Pine-Richland quarterbacks sure have a knack for big performances in the biggest games, a history that includes Ben DiNucci, Phil Jurkovec and Cole Spencer.
Jimmy Giannetta, St. Joseph dominate 4th quarter to defeat Springdale
For nearly three quarters, St. Joseph standout Jimmy Giannetta was rather quiet.
Westinghouse’s hopes of state championship dashed by Southern Columbia in Class 2A final
MECHANICSBURG — Westinghouse fairy-tale ending was spoiled by a team that’s very familiar with being cast as the villain in the state football championships.
Westinghouse welcomes underdog role in PIAA finals against 12-time champion Southern Columbia
Westinghouse coach Donta Green gathers his football players after each practice and every game for a session he calls highs and shout-outs.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 8, 2022
High Schools
High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2022: Freedom girls get past Beaver
December 8, 2022
Jules Mohrbacher scored 16 points to lead Freedom to a 41-37 victory over Beaver in nonsection girls basketball Thursday night.
Bishop McDevitt punishes Aliquippa for mistakes in PIAA Class 4A title game
MECHANICSBURG — In the state football championships, against a quarterback with major-college talent and an opponent seeking redemption, there’s very little room for error.
Inaugural We Serve First all-star event is ‘celebration of volleyball’
You can’t fault Sydney Joyce if she gets a little emotional or is overcome with nostalgia when she takes the court Friday and Saturday as part of the inaugural We Serve First All-Star Classic girls volleyball event at Kiski Area High School.
Union playoff run ends with loss to Steelton-Highspire in PIAA Class A football final
MECHANICSBURG – Union could see the end zone all afternoon, but didn’t get there enough.
Southmoreland basketball coach earns assist for Belle Vernon football’s state playoff run
Give Frank Muccino a pass for missing Southmoreland’s basketball game Saturday.
Unsung heroes help Belle Vernon to state championship game
Alonzo Wade always has three words in the back of his mind, whether he is lining up wide for a pass route or posturing to make a play at outside linebacker.
