Sports
George Guido: Riverview builds momentum after early upset over Greensburg C.C.
December 17, 2022
The biggest upset of the young basketball season thus far was Riverview’s 58-54 victory over Greensburg Central Catholic to open the boys Section 3-2A season Friday in Oakmont.
2022 Valley News Dispatch Offensive Player of the Year: Apollo-Ridge’s Nick Curci
In a year where several outstanding players in the Alle-Kiski Valley distinguished themselves, one saved his team’s season three times.
2022 Valley News Dispatch Defensive Player of the Year: Freeport’s Jacksen Reiser
Jacksen Reiser was focused on making the most of his senior season with the Freeport football team.
2022 Valley News Dispatch Football All-Stars
Here’s a look at the Valley News Dispatch’s 2022 football all-stars:
2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County Football All-Stars
Here’s a look at the 2022 Tribune-Review Westmoreland County football all-stars:
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week of Dec. 18, 2022
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week of Dec. 18, 2022
Class 6A
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Deer Lakes’ Ben Korol, St. Joseph’s Julie Spinelli
Julie Spinelli
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Derry’s Gabe Carbonara and Franklin Regional’s Sarah Penrod
Gabe Carbonara
Franklin Regional boys use diligent defense to get off to fast start
Jesse Reed was a prolific scorer in high school and college, so when he started coaching, he figured he would have offensive-minded teams that ran the floor nonstop and finished breaks with layups and highlight dunks.
Norwin swim teams excited to dive back into home pool
With a renovated pool, the water seems to have added sparkle at Norwin.
Norwin notebook: Basketball teams charge out of starting gate
Eight games into the WPIAL season, there were no losses for either Norwin basketball team.
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers wrestlers compete at Trinity Duals
North Allegheny wrestlers won three of four matches Dec. 10 at the Trinity Duals in Washington County.
PIAA sparks controversy with changes to diving championships
The PIAA fears high school diving is disappearing from many areas of the state, but changes meant to save the sport will force the WPIAL to revamp its championship format this winter.
Lightning-quick Aquinas Academy guard Vinnie Cugini threatening WPIAL all-time scoring record
Any mention of the Aquinas Academy boys basketball team starts with 6-foot-2 guard Vinnie Cugini.
Hampton senior Ava Vitiello tracks down D-I scholarship
For the longest time, Hampton’s Ava Vitiello believed a Division I scholarship was out of her reach.
Second-half surge shows mettle of resilient Shady Side Academy football team
After starting the season 1-4, the last thing many expected from the Shady Side Academy football team was an appearance in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals.
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin adds Tribune-Review Westmoreland, Trib HSSN Player of the Year honors to brilliant resume
To win a PIAA or WPIAL title, it takes a team.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 16, 2022
December 16, 2022
High Schools
High school roundup for Dec. 16, 2022: North Hills wins at buzzer; Steel Valley’s Makhai Valentine scores 44 to hit 1,000
Jake Pollaro banked in the game-winning 3-pointer just before the buzzer to lead North Hills to a 55-53 nonsection boys basketball victory over Seneca Valley on Friday night.
