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Notre Dame latest Power 5 school to offer Belle Vernon sophomore Quinton Martin

January 20, 2022

Colleges are not offering Belle Vernon’s sensational sophomore too early. They’re right on “Q.”

Thomas Jefferson’s Brian Finnerty wrestles Aidan Buggey of North Allegheny in the 215-pound final during the 2022 Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 at Fox Chapel Area High School.

WPIAL announces section wrestling tournament pairings

The WPIAL announced pairings Thursday for wrestling section tournaments as part of the team championship.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 19, 2022

High School

Hampton’s Biz Watson blocks a shot by Plum’s Megan Marston during their Section 2-5A opener on Dec. 16, 2021.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 20, 2022: 2nd half of girls hoops season begins

The second half of section play in WPIAL girls basketball begins with a busy Thursday around the district.

North Hills’ Will Blass shoots a 3-pointer at the buzzer over North Allegheny’s Matt McDonough during the third quarter of their Section 1-6A game Jan. 7.

Trib 10: List of undefeated teams getting shorter in WPIAL basketball

As we hit the midway point of section play in WPIAL basketball, there are fewer and fewer perfect teams in the district.

Waynesburg’s Eli Makel (top) works against Canon-McMillan’s Nikko Martini last season. Makel had a help to lead Waynesburg to another win over Canon-McMillan on Wednesday.

High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2022: Waynesburg, Peters Township win battles of unbeatens

Colton Stoneking (138), Jake Stephenson (152), Nate Kirby (160), Eli Makel (215) and Joseph Simon (120) recorded pins to lead Waynesburg to a 55-10 victory over Canon-McMillan to wrap up first place in Section 4A-3A Wednesday night.

Penn-Trafford’s Nick Turowski holds the flag after carding a birdie on Hole 15, as Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti lines up his putt during the WPIAL Class 3A boys golf championship on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at Nemacolin Country Club.

WPIAL notebook: Golf adds 36-hole format for individual championships

To win a WPIAL golf title next season, players must make the cut and play two good rounds.

Belle Vernon’s Devin Whitlock and Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher battle for a loose ball Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

Laurel Highlands lives up to hype, knocks off Belle Vernon

January 19, 2022

Not often does pomp and circumstance surround an ordinary nonsection boys basketball game in the middle of January.

Franklin Regional’s Gavyn Beck celebrates his pin of Penn-Trafford’s Adam Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022.

Franklin Regional wrestling bumps off Penn-Trafford in showdown for first place

Franklin Regional found itself trailing Penn-Trafford with six bouts remaining Wednesday, but a couple of moves by coach Matt Lebe proved to be the difference.

Apollo-Ridge’s Sophie Yard drives past St. Joseph’s Emma Swierczewski during their game on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge High School.

Apollo-Ridge girls defeat St. Joseph in game between teams battling rust

Apollo-Ridge and St. Joseph did something Wednesday night they rarely had done this month: play a basketball game.

Apollo-Ridge’s Brinley Toland celebrates with teammates during a game against St. Joseph’s on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at Apollo-Ridge High School.

Apollo-Ridge girls team playing beyond its years

With no seniors on its roster, the youthful Apollo-Ridge girls basketball team took a wait-and-see attitude into the season with hopes of making an impact in and out of Section 4-2A.

Yough girls basketball coach Mike Gerdich has led his team to a 3-9 record this season, but the team has played numerous close games.

Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Yough making major strides

Scores can be indicative of how far struggling programs have come — a measurement of improvement.

Norwin’s Brianna Zajicek is one of several players to emerge this season with the loss of Savannah Schneck to an ACL injury.

Norwin girls basketball team shows grit, chemistry

When Norwin lost promising junior Savannah Schneck to an ACL injury for the second straight year, the girls basketball team quickly regrouped. It had little choice in the matter, but it regrouped nonetheless.

Freshman pitcher bowls 300 game for WCCC

To have success as a pitcher, the key is throwing strikes.

The Allegheny Valley School Board meeting on Jan. 18.

Allegheny Valley School Board votes to keep masking requirement in place

The masking requirement will remain at Allegheny Valley School District.

Kiski Area assistant coach Chuck Tursky (left) works with head coach Chris Heater (right) and assistant coach Matt Kiebler during their 35-31 comeback victory over Cumberland Valley in the opening round of the PIAA Class AAA team wrestling tournament championship at the Giant Center on Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, in Hershey.

WPIAL announces 2022 Hall of Fame class

Bob Kalp won more than 400 games as Hempfield’s softball coach, and Chuck Tursky celebrated his 500th career win as Kiski Area’s wrestling coach.

Amber Phillips, owner and director of Champion’s Crusaiders Rescue in Parks Township

Betty White Challenge pumps up donations for animal shelters across Western Pa.

Animal shelters around the region were deluged with donations this week in honor of legendary actress and animal lover Betty White.

Butler went 5-5 last season under coach Eric Christy and reached the District 10 playoffs.

WPIAL board blocks Butler from District 10 football playoffs

The WPIAL two years ago gave Butler permission to play football in District 10 as an “associate member,” but there now is a dispute about whether the Golden Tornado can qualify for that district’s playoffs.