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Freeport girls coach goes out with a win as West sweeps East at Cager Classic
March 25, 2023
Melaina DeZort’s favorite spot on the basketball court to shoot is the corners.
Ohio State recruits beat Penn State recruits, Pa. squad falls at Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Vinny Kilkeary and Rocco Welsh ended their high school careers with wins at the 49th annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday at Peters Township.
Second-period surge helps LaSalle College beat Peters Township for Class 3A state hockey title
The LaSalle College Explorers broke a 1-1 tie with four second-period goals on their way to a 7-3 victory over Peters Township on Saturday, capturing their seventh state high school hockey championship.
Archbishop Wood stops South Fayette in PIAA Class 5A girls title game
HERSHEY – South Fayette’s first trip to the PIAA Class 5A girls basketball championship game started off well enough, with Erica Hall scoring on the Lions’ first possession and Maddie Webber adding a couple field goals quickly after that.
Westmoreland H.S. athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Josie Straigis and Yough’s Jack Sampson
Josie Straigis
Valley News Dispatch wrestling all-stars: Burrell’s Cooper Hornack gets top honor
Wrestler of the year
South Fayette celebrates 1st Pennsylvania Cup championship
On a special day for hockey all across the Commonwealth, special teams were extra special in the Class 2A Pennsylvania Cup championship game between Penguins Cup champion South Fayette and Flyers Cup champion Pennsbury.
Westmoreland wrestling all-stars: Latrobe’s Vinny Kilkeary earns top honor
Wrestler of the year
Armstrong’s Cadin Olsen repeats as Willie Thrower Award winner
The great Willie Thrower was said to have the largest hands in football history. The former Ken High football star’s nickname was “Mitts.”
Kiski falls to West Chester East in Class A Pennsylvania Cup championship game
The story the last few years for the West Chester East hockey program has been depth, speed and a tendency to jump on opponents and wear them out.
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Norwin, GCC girls basketball primed for sustained success
Norwin and Greensburg Central Catholic made thrilling runs to the girls basketball state semifinals, both finishing one win shy of a trip to Hershey for the finals.
Despite strong start, Deer Lakes comes up short to West Catholic in PIAA Class 3A final
HERSHEY — “Let’s go Lancers.”
Blackhawk sees halftime lead vanish in PIAA championship loss to Lansdale Catholic
HERSHEY — Blackhawk, looking for the fifth state title in program history, came up a bit short in the PIAA Class 4A girls basketball finals Saturday afternoon as Lansdale Catholic defeated the Cougars, 53-45.
Fox Chapel notebook: Hot goalie ends hockey team’s season
The Fox Chapel hockey team saw a surprising end to its season in the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship game March 20. The Foxes lost to Kiski, 4-1, at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
Bethel Park assistant AD headed to WPIAL Hall of Fame for storied Serra Catholic basketball career
Laura Grimm is a relatively new face in the Bethel Park athletic department.
Bethel Park swimmers hit lifetime bests, collect medals at WPIAL meet
He’s only a sophomore, but he stood out as a team leader for Bethel Park.
‘Emotional leader’ Gavin Moul caps Bethel Park career with Big 33 appearance
Gavin Moul’s high school football career is not over just yet.
Penn Hills softball looking forward to enjoying home-field advantage
Penn Hills softball coach Ashley Banner and the Indians softball team are grateful for the school district’s maintenance staff.
Playoff run, WPIAL championship build legacy for Penn Hills players
Penn Hills boys basketball coach Chris Giles and the players on the team had an opportunity to create permanent memories. Winning the Class 5A WPIAL championship gave everyone something to hold on to.
