Sports
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Brett Klim
December 23, 2024
Derry’s wrestling program has been on the rise the last couple of seasons.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Fox Chapel’s Michael Worsen
Last season, the Fox Chapel wrestling squad went 15-2 and won its first section title since 1971. This season, the Foxes bring back the bulk of that roster.
Longtime coach Paul Sapotichne headlines Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Once upon a time, Paul Sapotichne was in the audience at the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame banquet as a student honoree.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 23, 2024
December 22, 2024
From all of us to all of you, we wish you a safe and Happy Holiday season! High school basketball owns the spotlight for the rest of 2024 over the next week and a half here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIHL standings through Dec. 22, 2024
Here are the latest 2024-25 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.
High school sports scores, schedule for Dec. 22, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 22, 2024: No. 2 Montour rolls past Lincoln Park
Ama Sow scored 28 points and added 20 rebounds and five blocks in leading Class 5A No. 2 Montour to a 76-37 victory over Lincoln Park in a Section 4-5A boys basketball game Sunday at the Pittsburgh Holiday Classic at PPG Paints Arena.
Fox Chapel withstands Kiski Area’s rally at PPG Paints Arena
The Fox Chapel girls basketball team outlasted Kiski Area, 44-39, in a game that featured nine lead changes to kick off the Pittsburgh Holiday Classic on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant quartet sets national swimming record
A national record, not bad for this fearsome foursome’s first time swimming together.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 21, 2024
December 21, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 21, 2024: Shady Side Academy girls rally past Blackhawk in clash of contenders
Karis Thomas and Leah Buford scored 14 points each to lead Trib HSSN Class 3A No. 1 Shady Side Academy to a 51-48 comeback win over Class 4A No. 2 Blackhawk at the PBC Classic at Ambridge on Saturday.
Burrell rallies to win final 7 bouts, defeats rival Kiski Area for 3rd straight time
Burrell junior wrestler Jacob Stewart enjoys using the intense environment of the annual rivalry match with Kiski Area as a launching pad toward the Powerade tournament.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 22, 2024
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Dec. 22, 2024
Class 6A
Liam Gallagher rains 3s as Greensburg Central Catholic beats Kiski Area
Knowing he was going to face another zone defense — in this case, the 2-3 matchup variety — Greensburg Central Catholic senior Liam Gallagher was ready to catch the basketball and shoot it.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Riverview’s Katerina Tsambis, Alex Schultheis
Katerina Tsambis
Led by Ian DeCerb, Latrobe leaps past Monessen at WCCA Showcase
Ian DeCerb is still developing as a basketball player. But the junior from Latrobe, despite his obvious athleticism and leaping ability, still has room to grow.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg Salem’s Mya Heasley, Greensburg Central Catholic’s Liam Gallagher
The Westmoreland County Athletes of the Week is presented by Smail Kia. Look for the tags and look for the savings at Smail Kia in Greensburg.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 21, 2024: Saturday showcases set in boys, girls basketball
December 20, 2024
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association Showcase is so big, the one-day event with eight boys basketball games will take place at two separate venues.
