Sports
Division I dream comes true for Norwin’s Giansante, other Westmoreland football players
February 3, 2021
Finally, the day of promise arrived for Anthony Giansante.
Western Pa. football players in 2021 recruiting class headed to Division I, II programs
Here’s a look at where Western Pennsylvania senior football players signed to play at the Division I and II levels during the early-signing period in December and Wednesday.
Westmoreland girls basketball notebook: Norwin fine-tunes as postseason approaches
Norwin plans to be in the thick of the WPIAL Class 6A chase when the playoffs begin later this month. Based on program tradition, it would be unusual if the Lady Knights were not.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 3, 2021: Wrestling regular season wrapping up
Sectional duals are winding down in WPIAL team wrestling. This is the final week of the regular season before the team sectionals and the district playoffs next week.
In-pool profile: Thomas Jefferson’s Findlan ready to defend WPIAL 100 free title
Hallie Findlan was a woman of steel against Steel Valley on Jan. 25 as she swam the top WPIAL Class AA girls 100-yard freestyle time this season.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 2, 2021
Boys
Covid-19 case halts Serra Catholic basketball games, practices
A newly positive covid-19 case has prompted Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport to halt its boys junior varsity and varsity basketball seasons, diocesan officials said Wednesday.
High school roundup for Feb. 2, 2021: Shaler knocks off Highlands
February 2, 2021
Logan Bernesser scored 20 points and Dylan Schlegel added 19 as Shaler defeated Highlands 71-67 in Section 4-5A boys basketball Tuesday night, handing the No. 3 Golden Rams their first loss of the season.
No. 1 South Allegheny shows championship form, swats away Shady Side Academy
Last season, South Allegheny got a taste of championship basketball. Now, the Gladiators are ready to quench their thirst at the golden fountain.
Sto-Rox scores 20 consecutive 2nd-half points in section win over Carlynton
The halftime clock had almost reached zeroes before Sto-Rox emerged from the boys basketball locker room. Coach Dwight Hines later laughed at the suggestion he was in there delivering the best motivational speech of his life.
In-pool profile: Butler’s Bocci has sights set on WPIAL swimming gold
David Bocci played second fiddle in the 100-yard butterfly and 500 freestyle at last year’s WPIAL Class AAA championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Penn-Trafford boys ride big 1st half to victory over Greensburg Salem
Penn-Trafford sent a message to visiting Greensburg Salem early in Tuesday night’s boys basketball game.
No. 3 Fox Chapel holds off No. 4 Hempfield to gain the top spot in Section 3-6A
When No. 3 Fox Chapel and No. 4 Hempfield met earlier this season, the Foxes used a run late in the game to cruise to a big victory.
Westmoreland County wrestling tournament will have different look
There will be a Westmoreland County Wrestling Tournament this weekend.
Enzo Morlacci 1st in Kiski Area history to win Powerade
The Kiski Area wrestling program has a storied history of success, but Enzo Morlacci accomplished something for the first time in program history this weekend.
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball State Rankings for Feb. 2, 2021
As January turns to February, there was little movement in the Trib HSSN weekly girls basketball rankings.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Franklin Regional stays hot
Franklin Regional maintained its hold on the No. 4 position in the Class AAA Trib HSSN team wrestling rankings by winning the North Allegheny Duals on Jan. 30.
A-K Valley wrestling notebook: Knoch forced to quarantine, won’t practice until Feb. 11
The Knoch wrestling team won’t be participating in team sectional playoffs this season. The Knights entered quarantine at the end of the week last week, and coach Bob Waldron said the team won’t be competing until individual sections.
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling individual rankings for Feb. 2, 2021
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN individual wrestling rankings:
Trib HSSN WPIAL wrestling team rankings for Feb. 2, 2021
Here’s a look at the latest Trib HSSN wrestling team rankings through Feb. 1, 2021:
