Sports
Franklin Regional notebook: FR grad Kadyn Hannah makes quick impact at La Roche
January 15, 2022
Kadyn Hannah did not need much adjustment time as a freshman on the La Roche men’s basketball team.
Hampton girls basketball turns up pressure during fast start
The Hampton girls basketball team was perfect in December by letting no opposing teams win and by barely allowing them to breathe.
Bocce provides team sports experience to Hampton students with disabilities
There is something special and unifying about the Hampton High School bocce team.
No longer underdogs, Shady Side Academy boys in position to contend
Last year, the Shady Side Academy boys basketball team dealt with unanticipated success.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Jeannette girls hoops nears return
The Jeannette girls basketball team is hoping to return to the court soon after a week-long quarantine.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Freeport’s Vinnie Clark, Cheswick Christian’s Olivia Rochkind
Vinnie Clark
East Deer making progress to join police force with Allegheny Valley Regional Police
East Deer is getting closer to joining the Allegheny Valley Regional Police Department.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 15, 2022
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 14, 2022: Pine-Richland beats North Allegheny, holds on to 2nd place
Luke Shanahan scored 21 points and Joey Dudkowski added 20 to lead Pine-Richland to a 72-64 victory over North Allegheny in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night.
Penn-Trafford’s win over Hempfield has football feel
January 14, 2022
Penn-Trafford figured there would come a time this season when it would need to rely on its football players to win basketball games.
LA Pratt’s game-winner lifts Lincoln Park to 2-point win over Montour
Lincoln Park saw a 15-point lead vanish Friday night, but that was all forgotten once senior LA Pratt made a clutch runner with five seconds left to lift the Leopards to a 51-49 victory over Montour in a battle of ranked teams.
Mars boys topple Highlands in battle for 1st place in Section 4-5A
Mars senior Zach Schlegel remembers last season’s trip to Highlands that resulted in a 13-point loss that ended the Planets’ streak of eight consecutive section titles.
Kiski Area wrestling continues dominance, tops Burrell
Covid wreaked havoc with last year’s winter sports season, and the annual wrestling clash between Alle-Kiski Valley rivals Burrell and Kiski Area was one of the big events which fell victim to cancellation.
Wrestling notebook: Plum has good showing on Day 1 of Allegheny County tournament
If Plum hopes to challenge for the team title at the 20th annual Allegheny County Wrestling Championship, it has work to do Saturday.
North Hills’ Giavonie Schipani wastes no time at Allegheny County championships
North Hills sophomore Giavonie Schipani began his high school career with 21 consecutive wins.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 15, 2022: Girls basketball elites to square off
If the weather forecasts are right, Saturday’s scholastic schedule will be the sweet calm before the storm.
Ellwood City hires ‘proven winner’ Dan Bradley to fix struggling football program
Ellwood City hired former OLSH football coach Dan Bradley on Thursday to fix a distressed program that hasn’t won a game in three seasons.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 14, 2022: Big-school battles in Section 1-6A
How good is Section 1-6A in WPIAL boys basketball?
High school scores, summaries and schedule for Jan. 13, 2022
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