Sports

Dallas Paolino (middle) participates in drills with other players during Carlynton football practice at the school Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

PIAA denies proposal to allow football scrimmage day after heat acclimatization

March 30, 2020

The PIAA Board of Directors on Monday voted to deny a proposal that would have allowed schools to hold a non-contact scrimmage with an opponent the day after the five-day heat acclimatization period in August.

Upper St. Clair’s David Pantelis (11) stretches to attempt to catch a pass during their game against Penn-Trafford at West Mifflin High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

WPIAL’s leading wide receiver David Pantelis adds Power 5 offer

David Pantelis has put education at the forefront of his football recruiting process.

Butler’s Charles Kreinbucher shoots against Upper St. Clair’s Andrew Casey (right) and David Pantelis during their PIAA Class 6A second round state playoff game Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at UPMC Events Center in Moon.

PIAA keeps winter championships, spring sports on hold

The PIAA kept the fate of unfinished winter championships and the start of spring sports on hold Monday while awaiting further action from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office and the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Education.

North Catholic’s Isaac DeGregorio celebrates after scoring during the fourth quarter of the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Lincoln Park on Feb. 27, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

North Catholic’s Isaac DeGregorio to walk on at Kentucky

March 28, 2020

North Catholic standout Isaac DeGregorio will continue his basketball career at one of the most successful college programs in the country.

Gateway running back Derrick Davis avoids Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Rolfsen on the way to a first-quarter touchdown Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 at Antimarino Stadium at Gateway High School.

Isolated college coaches, players deal with change in recruiting landscape

When it’s time to get serious about next football season, Ethan Carr will get down on the floor and do a series of push-ups and sit-ups, followed by some challenging pull-ups.

Peters Twp.’s Donovan McMillon blocks a punt by Bethel Park’s Austin Cortopassi Oct. 18, 2019.

Pitt, Penn State make cut as Peters Township’s Donovan McMillon narrows college choices

March 27, 2020

After receiving scholarship offers from more than three dozen schools, Peters Township safety Donovan McMillon has narrowed down his choices.

Pine-Richland’s Luke Miller (7) makes a catch against North Allegheny during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal game Nov. 8, 2019 at Pine-Richland.

Busy week of recruiting for Pine-Richland’s Luke Miller

Pine-Richland playmaker Luke Miller has seen quite and uptick in his recruiting this week.

Waynesburg poses with its Class AAA runner-up trophy at the PIAA team wrestling tournament Feb. 8, 2020, at Giant Center in Hershey.

Waynesburg wrestling ranked among top 50 high school teams in country

According to trackwrestling.com, one WPIAL school was among the top 50 high school wrestling teams in the country this season.

Seton LaSalle’s Emma Walsh (12) competes against South Park.

Buzzer-beater by Seton LaSalle’s Emma Walsh picked for Maxpreps’ Top 10

High school basketball fans can relive a special moment for Emma Walsh and the Seton LaSalle girls basketball team.

Central Valley’s Stephon Hall (25) and Hunter Mitchell celebrate after stopping Aliquippa on a two-point conversion in overtime during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Heinz Field.

Central Valley safety Stephon Hall adds WVU, Navy scholarship offers

The coronavirus pandemic has kept Central Valley junior safety Stephon Hall from taking visits to colleges around the region.

Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson celebrtaes a sack against Penn Hills on Aug. 23, 2019, in Pine.

Pine-Richland’s Miguel Jackson adds Navy offer

March 26, 2020

One of the top defensive ends in Western Pennsylvania has made quite an impression on college programs.

Ohio High School Athletic Association cancels winter sports championships

The winter season is over for high school athletes in Ohio.

Butler’s Ethan Morton celebrates after being fouled in overtime during a WPIAL Class 6A semifinal against Upper St. Clair Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Robert Morris University.

Butler’s Ethan Morton named Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year

The Butler boys basketball team still has a shot to win a PIAA Class 6A title if the season continues.

Burrell’s Ian Oswalt eyes opponent Anthony Glasl of Brockway in the 132-pound bout semifinal in class AA in the PIAA state wrestling championship on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Valley News Dispatch wrestlers of the year: Burrell’s Ian Oswalt and AJ Corrado

March 25, 2020

Ian Oswalt

Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis celebrates a win against Donovan McMillan of Peters Township in the 182-pound final in Class AAA at the PIAA wrestling championships March 7, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Trib HSSN wrestler of the year: Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis

Gerrit Nijenhuis is a dynamic performer and two-time state champion who added another sparkling chapter to Canon-McMillan’s storied wrestling history this season, so it probably is not fair to boil down his high school career to just one number.

Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps loosens up on the mat before taking on Council Rock South’s Kyle Waterman in the 126 pound weight class in the PIAA state wrestling championship on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Tribune-Review Westmoreland County wrestler of the year: Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps

Kurtis Phipps, like everyone in the world, is bored sitting at home watching TV.

New Leechburg coach Randy Walters was head coach at Valley in 2002-03.

Leechburg hires new football coach, athletic director

As an assistant coach with Burrell football the last two seasons, Randy Walters watched the Bucs fling the ball all over the field using head coach Shawn Liotta’s up-tempo Air Raid approach.