Sports
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Penn-Trafford’s Joe Enick and Belle Vernon’s Jenna Dawson
January 21, 2023
Joe Enick
Greensburg Central Catholic freshman Erica Gribble stays step ahead of competition
As Erica Gribble was making inroads to high school basketball, she was always a step ahead and a level above her opponents.
After battling multiple injuries, Pine-Richland wrestler ready to ‘break some brackets’
Vaughn Spencer soaked in the moment after recording a pin in his first varsity match last week.
Plum swimmers seeing results after ‘intense holiday training’
Plum swim coach Shawn Haupt chuckled when he talked recently about the vibe among the boys and girls team members as some “moaning and groaning” with a lot of tiredness from some heavy-duty practice sessions.
Plum gymnast Sarah Kvortek ups degree of difficulty in quest for more success
Sarah Kvortek smiles when she thinks back to last year’s PA Classic state title in the all-around at Moon High School.
North Hills swim team welcomes students from across globe
North Hills swimming coach Nicole Loutsenhizer leads student-athletes in the pool. But she also feels as if she could take charge of a Model UN class nowadays.
North Hills hockey looking to build toward Penguins Cup championship
North Hills began the 2022-23 PIHL hockey season with a trio of overtime games.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers upset top-ranked Central Catholic
The Central Catholic boys basketball team had moved to the top spot in the Trib HSSN rankings following wins over New Castle, Butler and Lincoln Park.
North Allegheny wrestling great Ray Brinzer to join WPIAL Hall of Fame
Ray Brinzer writes software and manages databases as a computer programmer, which seems a world away from a wrestling mat for one of the WPIAL’s all-time greats, but the former North Allegheny star can see similarities.
Franklin Regional junior enjoying breakthrough season
Point guard Cooper Rankin saw limited varsity time last season as he played primarily on the junior varsity team at Franklin Regional.
Franklin Regional notebook: Pair of Panthers win county wrestling titles
Two Franklin Regional wrestlers captured championships at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Championships earlier this month at Greensburg Salem.
Hampton coach encouraged by team’s effort despite early struggles
Hampton first-year hockey coach Buck McKee is short on wins and players, but he has an abundance of one thing — optimism.
Hampton girls bowling team provides low-pressure fun
It was supposed to be all fun and games.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 21, 2023: Basketball teams ready for a challenge
January 20, 2023
Mostly everybody loves a challenge.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 20, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2023: Cruce Brookins powers Steel Valley to key section win
Cruce Brookins scored 40 points to lead Steel Valley to a 73-65 victory over Seton LaSalle in a matchup of Section 2-3A boys basketball contenders Friday night. Makhai Valentine added 25 for the Ironmen (7-9, 5-2). Connor Spratt led the Rebels (4-9, 3-4) with 37 points.
Serra Catholic boys stage yet another rally, get past Jeannette
Apparently, all Serra Catholic needs is a double-digit deficit to stir things up and inspire the team. It’s becoming second nature for the Eagles to rumble to life in the second half.
Greensburg CC boys avenge loss to Riverview with big 2nd half
It was a date circled on the calendar at Greensburg Central Catholic, a chance to avenge its only section loss in boys basketball.
Shady Side boys rally past Burrell in matchup of Section 3-3A leaders
At halftime, Shady Side Academy coach David Vadnais told his team it was a gift that they were still within striking distance after only scoring 12 points in the first half.
