Sports
After tough stretch, Plum hockey rebounds to get back in playoff chase
January 16, 2022
Plum ice hockey players knew what it felt like to be in a close game as they skated against Chartiers Valley on Jan. 10 at Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 15, 2022
January 15, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2022: North Allegheny wins battle of state girls basketball powers
Emma Fischer hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points to lead North Allegheny to a 51-41 victory over Cumberland Valley on Saturday in a rematch of last year’s PIAA Class 6A semifinals.
Mt. Lebanon’s Mac Stout captures 3rd Allegheny County wrestling crown
It’s too bad the coronavirus canceled the 2021 Allegheny County Wrestling Championship.
Plum’s Citrano, Highlands’ Burford claim Allegheny County wrestling titles
Plum senior Vincent Citrano and Highlands senior Jrake Burford sure celebrated after winning their second Allegheny County Wrestling titles Saturday at Fox Chapel.
Trib HSSN WPIAL Girls Basketball Rankings: Week ending Jan. 16, 2022
Class 6A
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 16, 2022
Class 6A
Westmoreland High School Athletes of the Week: Hempfield Briar Priest, Derry’s Tiana Moracco
Briar Priest
Chartiers Valley rides 3-pointers to win vs. Norwin
Slam dunks can demoralize opponents.
Guido: Second half of basketball season in A-K Valley has some must-watch games
The high school basketball season will reach the halfway mark over the next several days, so it’s time to take a look at some of the area’s biggest games in the second half.
Norwin notebook: Kranitz’s runner-up finish helps Knights finish 7th at WCCA tournament
Norwin senior Chase Kranitz finished second in the Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association Wrestling Tournament earlier this month at Kiski Area.
Opponents taking notice of Norwin’s ‘Waldo’ Fleming
When Norwin basketball player Michael Fleming went off for 27 points and made five 3-pointers in a game at Penn-Trafford last season, he was introduced to the WPIAL basketball world.
North Allegheny’s Mia Tuman named Pa. Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year
Whenever the North Allegheny girls volleyball team wins a title, the Tigers have a knack for winning it again and again.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers swimmers stay unbeaten
North Allegheny’s boys and girls swim teams earned a sweep over Hampton on Jan. 11 to improve to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in Section 2-3A.
County wrestling title boosts confidence of Franklin Regional sophomore Juliano Marion
Don’t look now, but Franklin Regional sophomore Juliano Marion is starting to get noticed.
Franklin Regional notebook: FR grad Kadyn Hannah makes quick impact at La Roche
Kadyn Hannah did not need much adjustment time as a freshman on the La Roche men’s basketball team.
Hampton girls basketball turns up pressure during fast start
The Hampton girls basketball team was perfect in December by letting no opposing teams win and by barely allowing them to breathe.
Bocce provides team sports experience to Hampton students with disabilities
There is something special and unifying about the Hampton High School bocce team.
No longer underdogs, Shady Side Academy boys in position to contend
Last year, the Shady Side Academy boys basketball team dealt with unanticipated success.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Jeannette girls hoops nears return
The Jeannette girls basketball team is hoping to return to the court soon after a week-long quarantine.
