Sports
50 years and counting: Phil Porterfield enjoys being ‘Voice of the Vikings’
January 2, 2023
When Phil Porterfield was in high school at Mt. Pleasant, he hoped to be a radio disc jockey.
Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Pepple shines in early season games
One of the top backcourt players in the area, Penn-Trafford junior Olivia Pepple scored 19 points to help lead the Warriors to a 71-50 win over Albert Gallatin in a Section 3-5A game, then scored 21, including five in overtime, in a 46-38 win over Kiski Area last week.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Caity Stec, Springdale
Now that all the presents are unwrapped, high school basketball is back and ready to dig into section play.
Kiski Area’s Flanagan captures Pennsylvania Junior Gold Pin Club tournament title
Veronica Flanagan went into the Pennsylvania Junior Gold Pin tournament determined to take home the trophy. After finishing second in the tournament on three straight attempts, the Kiski Area sophomore knew what needed to be done.
Police: Raid, photos from rap video leads to multiple felony gun charge against Arnold man
Arnold police accused a convicted felon who is not permitted to possess a firearm of posing with multiple guns while recording a rap video and having two loaded pistols in his home.
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for week of Jan. 1, 2023
Class 6A
George Guido: Highlands-Hampton boys basketball showdown early highlight for 2023
Happy New Year to all our readers. The new year looks particularly interesting for what might be coming on the high school sports scene.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week of Jan. 1, 2023
Class 6A
Norwin’s Anna DeFazio to run at St. Francis (Pa.)
What were your goals when you were 8 years old?
Trib HSSN’s Top 22 Stories of 2022
December 31, 2022
The year 2022 brought plenty of success for Western Pennsylvania high school sports teams, whether it was on the field, court, mat, ice or pool.
Westmoreland County’s top 10 sports stories of 2022
There were thrilling wins. There were gut-wrenching losses.
Alle-Kiski Valley’s top 10 sports stories of 2022
The year 2022 will long be remembered for many monumental happenings, from A-K Valley athletes’ accomplishments to championship performances and teams bringing home gold at the district, regional and state levels.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 30, 2022
December 30, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2022: Penn Hills hands 1st loss to Highlands in thriller
Julian Dugger hit 1 of 2 free throws with one second left to lead Penn Hills to a 43-42 victory over Highlands at the Central Valley Roundball Classic on Friday, handing the Golden Rams their first loss of the season.
West Allegheny’s Ty Watters, Waynesburg’s Rocco Welsh only WPIAL wrestlers to win Powerade titles
Can the Powerade Wrestling Tournament get any tougher?
North Allegheny’s Boyd, Central Catholic’s Gonzalez, Sullivan earn Class 6A all-state honors
Three underclassmen who helped their football teams reach the WPIAL Class 6A championship game were recognized for their efforts Friday.
Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri, Jon LeDonne tabbed state’s Class 5A player, coach of the year
Ryan Palmieri was at his best on the state’s biggest stage, and Friday he was recognized for his efforts.
Brentwood’s Kevin Kissel retires after 40 years on sideline
Kevin Kissel is considered a Brentwood institution, particularly in the high school football program.
