Sports
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 21, 2023: Aliquippa to play for spot in state finals
March 20, 2023
While spring has sprung, Tuesday will be another big day of winter sports semifinals and championship action.
Imani Christian dominates rematch with Union, earns 1st trip to PIAA basketball finals
The words of an opposing coach and heated talk about public vs. private wasn’t what ultimately motivated Imani Christian for Monday night’s playoff win.
Kiski goalie proves point with Penguins Cup Class A championship win over Fox Chapel
Kiski senior goaltender Evin Brice turned in a masterful performance Monday night, making 34 saves to lead his team to a 4-1 victory over Fox Chapel in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A championship game.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 20, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for March 20, 2023: River Valley ousts OLSH in PIAA Class 3A semifinals
Ava Persichetti scored 23 points to lead District 6 champion River Valley to a 44-38 victory over OLSH in the PIAA Class 3A girls basketball semifinals Monday night.
Lincoln Park finishes WPIAL gauntlet, beats Uniontown to reach state finals
Lincoln Park defeated Uniontown in the PIAA 4A semifinals Tuesday, 85-64, before a standing-room crown only at Charleroi to complete the third stage of district dominance.
Norwin’s playoff run ends in overtime against undefeated Cedar Cliff
ALTOONA – Norwin saw its run to the PIAA Class 6A championship game end Monday night at Altoona’s Field House.
Greensburg Central Catholic girls lose in PIAA semifinals
A simple change can make all the difference in a basketball state playoff game.
Peters Township jumps on Upper St. Clair, claims Class 3A Penguins Cup
One side felt elated, the other was shell shocked in Cranberry just seconds into the Class 3A PIHL championship game, as the Penguins Cup title game started with a turnover and a bang for the defending champion Peters Township Indians.
Deer Lakes boys basketball ready for hot-shooting PIAA foe
Following Saturday’s quarterfinal win over Neshannock, Deer Lakes boys basketball coach Albie Fletcher got in his car and drove to Armstrong to scout the two potential opponents in the semifinals.
Shaler moves into top spot in Western Pa. coaches boys volleyball poll
The Shaler boys volleyball team opened the season over the weekend by winning the Meadville tournament.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional’s Aiden Bunker
Franklin Regional secured its 27th boys swimming section title last month, continuing a dominant stretch for the team.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Nina Ricciuti
For swimmers all over, qualifying for the PIAA championships is a huge accomplishment.
Penn-Trafford baseball has new coach, same expectations
Lou Cortazzo may be the new baseball coach at Penn-Trafford, but the goals haven’t changed.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 20, 2023: Trips to Hershey up for grabs
March 19, 2023
After not even playing in the district championship games this winter, three WPIAL girls basketball teams can punch their ticket to the state finals with a win Monday.
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 19, 2023
While Rodney Gallagher and the Laurel Highlands boys basketball team has brought the basketball spotlight back to Fayette County with two WPIAL championships in the last four years, they had to share center stage in the county and in Class 4A with Uniontown this season.
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 19, 2023
Bryce Robson used to spend a lot of his time in the summer on the baseball field.
High school sports scores, schedules for March 19, 2023
High schools
PIHL Penguins Cup finals preview: 4 teams to be crowned champions
A year ago, the PIHL Penguins Cup was raised by Peters Township in 3A, Thomas Jefferson in 2A and Norwin in A, and Neshannock won the Division II championship.
