Sports
Behind DeGregorio’s big 1st half, North Catholic boys rout Westmont Hilltop
March 7, 2020
After bowing out in the opening round of the past two PIAA playoffs, North Catholic’s boys weren’t taking any chances Saturday.
North Catholic girls stave off upset bid from Freeport in PIAA 1st round
Freeport, leading for more than half the game, appeared poised to pull off one of the biggest PIAA upsets in many years Saturday afternoon at Kiski Area High School.
Carlynton boys outlast Ligonier Valley in PIAA Class 3A first round
JOHNSTOWN — Carlynton and Ligonier Valley found another gear during a wild fourth quarter Saturday that saw the Cougars outlast the Rams, 85-81, in a first-round PIAA Class 3A boys basketball game at Johnstown High School.
Aliquippa rallies past Sharon in PIAA 1st round
Basketball is a game of adjustments. Usually, the team that makes the right in-game adjustments will be the team that ends the game victorious.
Same old story: Butler rallies late, beats Central Dauphin in overtime
The WPIAL boys Class 6A champion refuses to go off script as its Hollywood season continues for at least another show.
Father’s recovery from injuries motivates Kiski Area swimmer Levi Hansen
Levi Hansen had one of the swims of his life Feb. 28 at the WPIAL Class AAA championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Ellwood City’s Walley makes history; Frazier’s Lawrence loses controversial match at PIAA Class AA championships
HERSHEY — On a day when Ellwood City senior Austin Walley became the school’s first state champion, the only thing fans who attended the PIAA Class AA championship were talking about was officiating in the 160-pound final.
Southmoreland makes PIAA girls basketball playoffs debut to remember
Having never been to the PIAA girls basketball playoffs, Southmoreland wasn’t quite sure what was in store Saturday afternoon in its state tournament debut.New look, same goals for Burrell softball team
It’s a new season with a new coach, new uniforms and a newly revamped home field.
Franklin Regional softball blending youth, experience
Franklin Regional’s softball team is hoping to carry its momentum from last season.
Back from injury, Josh Russell’s 3-pointers lift USC over Allderdice in PIAA 1st round
Upper St. Clair’s unofficial team motto was: “Let’s get Russ in uniform one more time.”
Westmoreland high school notebook: Derry’s Bushey to golf at Cal (Pa.)
Derry senior Aidan Bushey did not start playing competitive golf until high school, so in the beginning of his budding career he had no idea the sport would be so beneficial to his future.
After winning section title a year ago, Franklin Regional baseball has bigger goals
The Franklin Regional baseball team sailed into uncharted waters in 2019.
Latrobe’s Kilkeary wins another stunner at PIAA tournament, advances to finals
HERSHEY — Latrobe freshman Vincent Kilkeary continued his stunning run through the PIAA Class AAA individual wrestling tournament.
Frazier’s Lawrence looking to become 3-time PIAA winner
HERSHEY — Frazier senior Thayne Lawrence’s high school wrestling career will come to an end Saturday at Giant Center.
High school roundup for March 7, 2020: Cornell cruises past Saltsburg
The Cornell boys basketball team bounced back in a big way on Friday night.
First round of PIAA basketball playoffs continues Saturday
March 6, 2020
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.
High school scores, schedules for March 6, 2020
High schools
Serra Catholic girls bow out of PIAA postseason
After suffering losses in the district playoffs, both Serra Catholic and Penns Manor returned to the floor in search of a bounce back effort in the PIAA Class 2A playoffs Friday evening.
Slow start for Bethel Park, but strong finish lifts Black Hawks to PIAA 2nd round
While Peters Township was not exactly the most neutral site for a PIAA Class 6A girls basketball first-round game between Bethel Park and Governor Mifflin, the rims more than neutralized both offenses in the first half.
