Sports
Derry softball to be tested early on by nonsection opponents
March 20, 2021
The message was clear. With an entire year to think things over, it’s time to make a move.
Section championship the goal for Derry baseball team
After planning to publicly do so last year before the pandemic canceled the schedule, the Derry baseball team will try again this season to honor the memory of the mother of one of its players by including her initials on the team’s hats.
George Guido: Despite pandemic cancellation, high school streaks live on
We don’t quite know if 48 years of covering high school sports allows me to issue a decree, but if so, some streaks weren’t interrupted with the pandemic of 2020.
Burrell softball to debut new field, uniforms, coach in long-awaited ’21 season
For Burrell softball last year, it was a matter of new uniforms and a newly renovated field but no place to go.
Burrell baseball ready to take on challenges of Class 4A
The pandemic that caused last year’s WPIAL baseball season to be wiped out had an impact on the Spohn household.
Louisy eager to take over Franklin Regional boys soccer program
Thomas Louisy had pondered coaching high school soccer in the past.
Hampton wrestler Hart rebounds from cracked ribs to earn PIAA silver
In mid-January, Hampton senior Justin Hart couldn’t laugh without it hurting.
Young, talented Riverview baseball team ready to compete in Class A
Bill Gras has high hopes this spring for his Riverview baseball team, a group he said which is high on both youthfulness and talent.
Plum baseball looks to find success in move to Class 5A
Two years ago, the Plum baseball team missed the WPIAL playoffs for the first time since 2005.
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team well-stocked for solid 2021-22 season
With the WPIAL sending only champions to the PIAA playoffs this year in basketball, local fans only can wonder what might have been for some teams in the state tournaments — the ultimate second chance for teams that were tripped up in the district playoffs.
Large, talented senior class gives rise to optimism for Norwin boys lacrosse
With one of its largest senior classes — and arguably one of its most talented — the Norwin boys lacrosse team is hoping for a season that extends into the WPIAL playoffs.
Franklin Regional’s Solomon wins gold, Dibert takes silver at PIAA wrestling tournament
Sometimes it’s better not to poke the bear.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 19, 2021
March 19, 2021
High schools
Daniel Boone, Governor Mifflin bowlers claim state singles titles
Daniel Boone’s Alex Horton and Governor Mifflin’s Emily Breidegam claimed Pennsylvania high school bowling singles championships Friday afternoon in North Versailles.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 20, 2021: State quarterfinals roll on
Quarterfinal weekend in the 2021 PIAA basketball playoffs continues Saturday with 24 more state boys and girls games, including six contests involving WPIAL champions.
Neshannock’s McBeth, Belle Vernon’s Shahan spark WPIAL gold rush at state swim meet
Neshannock’s Conner McBeth and Belle Vernon’s Ian Shahan picked up where they left off from WPIALs in the 50-yard freestyle as the seniors did battle for state gold at the PIAA Class AA boys swim championships Friday at Cumberland Valley High School.
Neshannock girls fend off Windber, make PIAA Class 2A semifinals
Moments after coming out of the locker room after Friday night’s game, Neshannock girls basketball coach Luann Grybowski breathed a sigh of relief.
Belle Vernon’s Ian Shahan shatters state record in final high school meet
In his final high school meet, Ian Shahan put his stamp on the PIAA state record book.
New Castle loses late lead, falls to Cathedral Prep in overtime
For New Castle, the fourth quarter ticked away too slowly and overtime went by too fast.
Lincoln Park blows out Clearfield; advances to PIAA semifinals for 2nd time in 3 years
Lincoln Park is all about “One More.”
