Sports
With sustained success, Shaler boys volleyball sheds underdog label
March 26, 2023
Zac Wurzer isn’t disappointed that the Shaler boys volleyball team can’t hide behind its previous identity as scrappy underdogs.
Shaler softball expects tough early schedule to pay dividends
Tom Sorce didn’t want to see the Shaler softball team have a schedule full of guaranteed wins. The Titans softball coach asked the athletic director to give the team a nonsection slate full of games that would provide a test.
Chartiers Valley girls swim team takes big step forward with 1st section title
Some history was made by the Chartiers Valley swimmers this winter.
Chartiers Valley basketball teams focus on highlights after seasons end early
The Chartiers Valley boys and girls basketball teams each enjoyed some highs during the 2022-23 season.
Sports luminaries highlight long-awaited West Jefferson Hills Hall of Fame inductions
West Jefferson Hills announced it was starting the Hall of Fame program during the 2019-20 school year, but the first class never was recognized due to the covid-19 pandemic.
Baldwin’s Abby Rexrode remains 2nd to none in WPIAL gymnastics
Baldwin’s Abby Rexrode has made an indelible imprint on WPIAL gymnastics.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 25, 2023
March 25, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for March 25, 2023: Latrobe softball off to sizzling start
Lauren Weatherton doubled twice and drove in three runs and Sydney DeGram had four hits, including a double, as Latrobe continued its hot start to the season with an 8-3 win over Belle Vernon at the MVI First Pitch softball showcase Saturday.
Freeport girls coach goes out with a win as West sweeps East at Cager Classic
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.”
