Sports

Pine-Richland offensive lineman Ryan Cory celebrates as the clock ticks down during the Rams’ victory over Cathedral Prep in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

Pine-Richland draws PIAA semifinal opponent that rarely passes

December 1, 2022

The football itself is usually an essential piece of practice equipment, but when Pine-Richland’s scout-team offense took the field this week, coach Jon LeDonne had the group run plays without one.

Freedom’s Shaye Bailey drives against Neumann-Goretti’s Mihjae Hayes during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game last season.

Trib HSSN 2022-23 WPIAL Class 2A girls basketball preseason breakdown

Last year’s WPIAL finalists Neshannock and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart have moved up to Class 3A, leaving Class 2A open for new contenders.

Aliquippa’s Donovan “DJ” Walker shoots a 3-pointer over South Allegheny’s Michael Michalski during their PIAA Class 3A semifinal last season.

Trib HSSN 2022-23 WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball preseason breakdown

Jake DiMichele is at First Love Christian Academy. OLSH is playing in Class 3A.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 30, 2022

High schools

Belle Vernon’s Viva Kreis takes home national High School Heisman honors

In 1994, the Heisman High School Scholarship was created to extend the Heisman Trophy’s prestige from college football to the nation’s most esteemed high school seniors.

Mt.Pleasant’s Jamison Poklembo controls Chestnut Ridge’s Mason Weyant at 138 pounds during last year’s state tournament.

Mt. Pleasant wrestlers plan to reload, compete for section title

November 30, 2022

Mt. Pleasant wrestling team missed its goal last season of winning a WPIAL Class 2A title.

Frazier’s Rune Lawrence takes down Jake Jones of Saucon Valley at 172 pounds during last year’s PIAA tournament.

WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers to watch in 2022-23

WPIAL Class 2A wrestlers to watch:

Burgettstown’s Parker Sentipal looks to escape from Aaron Seidel of North Lebanon at 106 pounds at the PIAA tournament last season.

WPIAL Class 2A wrestling preview: Burgettstown takes preseason favorite role

For the first time in 15 years, Burrell isn’t necessarily the wrestling team to beat in WPIAL Class 2A.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin celebrates with Adam LaCarte after scoring against Avonworth during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game last Friday at Acrisure Stadium.

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Burrell’s Cooper Hornack (left) works against Niko Ferra during practice on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Burrell High School.

Burrell wrestling team aims to start new streak of WPIAL titles

The Burrell wrestling team is determined to get back on the top step of the podium.

Neshannock’s Mairan Haggerty celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Southern Columbia during the PIAA Class 2A championship game last season.

Trib HSSN 2022-23 WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball preseason breakdown

What will Neshannock do for an encore?

Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine dunks against Seton LaSalle during a WPIAL Class 3A playoff game last season.

Trib HSSN 2022-23 WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball preseason breakdown

There’s plenty of championship pedigree in WPIAL Class 3A basketball this season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 29, 2022

November 29, 2022

High schools

High school roundup for Nov. 29, 2022: Canon-McMillan knocks off North Allegheny in shootout

Benjamin Votodian scored the tying goal in the third period, leading Canon-McMillan to a 3-2 shootout victory over North Allegheny in PIHL Class 3A hockey Tuesday night.