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WPIAL trio claims PIAA Class 2A boys diving medals
March 16, 2023
A trio from the WPIAL took their places on the medal podium at the conclusion of the PIAA Class 2A boys diving championship meet Thursday afternoon at Bucknell University.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsules: Games for Friday, March 17, 2023
PIAA basketball playoffs
PIAA announces sites, times for Saturday state basketball quarterfinals
Peters Township will host an all-WPIAL doubleheader Saturday in the quarterfinals of the state basketball tournament.
Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King breaks state record in 100 freestyle in PIAA Day 2 preliminaries
LEWISBURG — After a strong opening day of the PIAA swimming championships Wednesday, WPIAL Class 2A boys and girls swimmers returned to Bucknell on Thursday morning and carried the momentum into some top preliminary swims in the 100-yard freestyle, 500 free, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke and 400 free relay .
2023 WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
It’s a realignment year in WPIAL baseball and once again, the higher classifications have taken a hit.
2023 WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
Avonworth’s softball team enters the 2023 season with a lot of targets on its proverbial back.
What to watch for in Western Pennsylvania high school sports on March 16, 2023: PIHL semifinals wrap up
Neshannock won the 2022 PIHL Division 2 championship by edging Bishop Canevin in the finals, 2-1.
Trib 10: First 2 rounds of state playoffs shake up power rankings
The first two rounds of the PIAA basketball playoffs have forced a couple of changes in both the boys and girls power rankings.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for March 15, 2023: Alexa Washington, Oakland Catholic knock off unbeaten Hollidaysburg
Alexa Washington stole an inbounds pass and made a buzzer-beating layup to lead Oakland Catholic to a 48-47 win over previously undefeated Hollidaysburg in a PIAA Class 5A second-round girls basketball game Wednesday night.
WPIAL swimmers claim 7 state titles on 1st day of PIAA Class 2A swim championships
WPIAL swimmers had a banner day Wednesday to open the PIAA Class 2A championships at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium.
Boord’s record 3-pointers help McKeesport girls sink Penn-Trafford
As each three-pointer splashed down and each smile curled up larger than the last, Malina Boord closed in on a record she had longed to break.
Southmoreland’s Henry Miller rocks PIAA competition with pair of gold-medal swims
A perk of being the No. 1 seed for a PIAA swimming finals heat is getting to pick the walk-up music that is played while the eight finalists make their way to the starting blocks.
Fox Chapel defeats Norwin, Kiski beats Greensburg Salem in PIHL semis
Fox Chapel is hoping the third trip to the PIHL finals is a charm.
Deer Lakes jumps on Loyalsock Township, rolls into PIAA quarterfinals
ALTOONA — Albie Fletcher makes no secret about where his loyalty lies.
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost, other A-K Valley swimmers face best, score medals at PIAA meet
Freeport sophomore Kira Schrecongost and South Park junior Katie Jackovic know the power of Bedford junior Leah Shackley.
Central Catholic’s PIAA bracket busted by son of Penn State basketball coach
EBENSBURG — State College’s Braeden Shrewsberry didn’t accompany his father to the NCAA tournament, but the son of Penn State’s basketball coach created his own moments of March Madness.
Deer Lakes looks to carry momentum into PIHL semifinal matchup with Ringgold
Deer Lakes finished off the regular season strong, defeating Neshannock and Bishop Canevin in back-to-back games to end up with a 16-2 record, second-best in PIHL Varsity D2 hockey.
Knoch girls keep Blackhawk offense in check, but Cougars prevail in PIAA 2nd round
For three quarters Knoch scrapped, clawed and hounded Blackhawk on defense while making enough shots to keep a lead.
Ohio State recruits Vinny Kilkeary, Rocco Welsh headline Pittsburgh Classic rosters
Ohio State recruits Vinny Kilkeary of Latrobe and Rocco Welsh of Waynesburg headlined the WPIAL wrestlers named to the Pennsylvania wrestling team in the annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic.
