Sports
With full lineups, Hampton bowling teams enjoy season
February 5, 2022
Hampton bowling coach Bob Wallace doesn’t stress over wins and losses with his fifth-year program.
Butler finds ‘desperation mode,’ boosts playoffs hopes by defeating Pine-Richland
One team in Butler’s brutal section may be left home when the playoffs start, which has the Golden Tornado convinced it can’t lose another game.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 4, 2022
February 4, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for Feb. 4, 2022: No. 1 Laurel Highlands stays unbeaten
Brandon Davis scored 25 points to help Laurel Highlands to a 78-49 victory over Albert Gallatin in Section 1-5A boys basketball on a snowy Friday night where only a handful of games were played across the WPIAL.
Fox Chapel boys see big lead slip away before holding off Penn-Trafford
Getting defensive stops against Fox Chapel is a task much easier said than done.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 5, 2022: First place up for grabs in boys basketball showdowns
Sole possession of first place with one week remaining in section play is at stake in not one, but two WPIAL boys basketball makeup games Saturday.
Plum seeking new athletic director after Josh Shoop resigns
The Plum School District is moving forward with plans to hire a new athletic director.
Breaking down the WPIAL wrestling semifinals
WPIAL wrestling championships
Waynesburg, Burrell ready to defend crowns at WPIAL team wrestling championships
Can anyone knock the Waynesburg and Burrell wrestling teams off their perch?
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 3, 2022
February 3, 2022
High schools
Belle Vernon playmaker Devin Whitlock to walk on at Pitt
One of the WPIAL’s most exciting athletes has announced where he’ll continue playing football.
Westmoreland boys basketball notebook: Local teams join Hoops For a Cure
Allen Deep, who orchestrates a number of in-season charity showcases and the annual Roundball Classic after the basketball season, has two more events lined up for this weekend.
Deep roster helps Monessen boys basketball go on late-season tear
A winning streak can be euphoric and demanding, enjoyable and stressful.
Freeport boys basketball team clicking during stretch of 6 wins in 7 game
Elton John is on his “Farewell Tour” right now.
WPIAL delays release of football schedules over ‘unique situation’ with Aliquippa
The WPIAL decided not to release new football schedules this week because of a “unique situation” facing one of its schools.
Southmoreland’s Ron Frederick dies day after learning he would be named head football coach
When Dave Keefer resigned as Southmoreland’s football coach last month, he recommended assistant coach Ron Frederick for the job.
Western Pa.’s Top 10 football prospects for the Class of 2023
Some of the nation’s top college football recruiters will visit Western Pennsylvania often in the coming months, because the WPIAL and City League have an uncommitted four-star Rivals recruit in the 2023 class.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 2, 2022
High schools
Trib 10: New team at the top of girls basketball power rankings
There was not a lot of movement in the boys basketball weekly Trib 10, but there were some seismic tremors in the girls basketball power rankings this week.
High school roundup for Feb. 2, 2022: Dramatic win sends Mt. Pleasant into WPIAL wrestling semifinals
Trailing 5-0 in the third period of the next-to-last bout, Duncan Blose pinned Jackson Gwyer at 126 pounds to spark Mt. Pleasant to a 37-28 victory over Beth-Center in the WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinals Wednesday night.
