Sports
Westmoreland County boys high school basketball notebook: WCCA showcase Saturday
December 8, 2022
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association will welcome 16 boys basketball teams for its annual showcase Saturday at Hempfield and Jeannette.
For 2nd straight December, The Birdie labors over a Westmoreland County state final pick
Last week: 0-1
Norwin boys sharpen game against wide variety of opponents
Lance Maha wanted to diversify the Norwin boys basketball schedule when he took over the program last year.
Defending state champion Aliquippa draws PIAA finals rematch with Bishop McDevitt
Aliquippa started a sophomore at quarterback and a freshman at running back in the state finals last season while opponent Bishop McDevitt had a freshman behind center that day.
Trib HSSN high school football state rankings for Dec. 7, 2022
The PIAA football playoffs are down to 12 teams as the season approaches the final weekend.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 7, 2022
December 7, 2022
High Schools
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2022: Mt. Pleasant wrestling wins opener
No. 4 Mt. Pleasant rallied from an early deficit to defeat Albert Gallatin, 48-27, in a Section 2-2A wrestling match Wednesday night.
Freeport sophomore headlines swim season in A-K Valley
Freeport’s Kira Schrecongost didn’t let the bright lights and pressurized atmosphere of the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships get to her last year as swam to gold in the 100-yard butterfly and second in the 200 individual medley as a freshman at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Plans to expand, strengthen PIAA competitive-balance rule rejected by board
MECHANICSBURG — Plans to revamp the competitive-balance formula were rejected Wednesday by the PIAA board, meaning only football and basketball teams are still impacted by the rule — and only those that add too many transfers.
After PIAA approves NIL policy, Laurel Highlands’ Rodney Gallagher quickly adds 1st deal
MECHANICSBURG — The vote was only a couple of hours old when Laurel Highlands senior Rodney Gallagher announced the first NIL deal for a PIAA athlete.
Pine-Richland seniors aim to cap careers as state champions
The seniors on the Pine-Richland football team have an opportunity to complete their story arc in grand style.
Union vies for 1st PIAA championship against veteran Steelton-Highspire
The list of firsts for the Union Area football program continues to grow.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Zelmore hits 1,000 the hard way
Tiffany Zelmore reached 1,000 career points, and the Mt. Pleasant senior did so in fewer games than most who achieve the milestone.
Hempfield girls get off to quick start with hustle, composure
Two games is a small sample size. But to Hempfield, it can reveal a lot.
Landon Urcho scores 1,000th point in Bentworth win over Jefferson-Morgan
December 6, 2022
Bentworth’s Landon Urcho needed just four points Tuesday night to reach the 1,000-career point milestone. That was the easy part.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 6, 2022
High Schools
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2022: Woodland Hills holds off McKeesport in thriller
Chaz Cobbs scored 16 points to lead Woodland Hills to a 59-57 nonsection boys basketball victory Tuesday night, fending off a McKeesport shot at the buzzer that would have tied the score.
Foster, Highlands boys race past Shady Side Academy
While most of us were chomping down turkey dinners on Thanksgiving Day, Bradyn Foster was sneaking into the gym working on his shooting.
Norwin girls top Penn-Trafford to remain undefeated
Tori Sydeski is often the last girl out of the gym at Norwin basketball practices.
WPIAL Team Wrestling Rankings for Dec. 6, 2022
Here are this week’s WPIAL team wrestling rankings. Teams are listed with overall record.
