Sports

Hempfield’s Francesca Nemetz competes in the girls’ butterfly against Franklin Regional on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Franklin Regional Middle School.

Westmoreland swimmers, divers set for PIAA championships

March 1, 2020

After two days of championship swims and other top performances at Pitt’s Trees Pool, WPIAL individuals and relays are preparing for the PIAA Class AAA and AA meets March 11-14 at Bucknell.

Plum’s Sam Stayduhar (17) competes against Shaler October 1, 2019 at Alpha Ice Center.

Final PIHL standings for 2019-20 season

Here are the PIHL standings and playoff clinchings through Sunday.

Southmoreland coach Brian Pritts celebrates with his team after a score during the first quarter of the WPIAL Class 4A championship game against North Catholic Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

Southmoreland girls put WPIAL loss behind them, focus on PIAAs

All season, Southmoreland has celebrated defense.

Burrell freshman Payton O’Toole competes in the WPIAL Class AA girls 200-yard freestyle Feb. 27, 2020, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Several A-K Valley swimmers earn spots in PIAA meet

The PIAA released its preliminary psych sheets Sunday morning for the state swimming and diving championships March 11-14 at Bucknell, and the Alle-Kiski Valley is well represented.

Plum defender Parker Gable (95) clears Shaler’s Joey Laquatra (16) for goalie Sam Pine on Oct. 1, 2019, at Alpha Ice Center.

Kiski Area, Plum hockey teams surge into playoffs

A couple of weeks ago, Kiski Area and Plum completed two of the more remarkable rebounds in the PIHL.

In 58 games this season, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Sam Miletic has 31 points (nine goals, 22 assists).

Penguins prospect Sam Miletic stepping up in 2nd pro season

WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Sam Miletic took a large step this season toward making a name for himself when he was selected to participate in January’s AHL All-Star Classic. He was a member of an Atlantic Division squad that won the tournament in Ontario, Calif.

Mohawk’s Hannah McDanel scores past Beaver’s Payton List during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

PIAA girls basketball sites, times for 1st-round games

The PIAA announced sites and times for first-round playoff basketball games.

Hempfield’s Tyler Linsenbigler grapples in neutral with Latrobe’s Ricky Armstrong in the 145 weight class bout on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at Greater Latrobe High School. Hempfield won 37-33.

PIAA awards 9 top seeds to WPIAL wrestlers

The PIAA released the pairings for the state wrestling tournament, and, not surprisingly, numerous WPIAL champions were seeded No. 1, including seven in Class AAA.

North Catholic’s Hans Rottman battles Lincoln Park’s L.A. Pratt for a loose ball during the WPIAL Class 3A championship game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Peterrsen Events Center.

PIAA announces boys basketball sites, times for 1st-round games

The PIAA announced sites and times for first-round playoff basketball games.

North Allegheny’s Rick Mihm competes in the boys 500-yard freestyle during the WPIAL Class AAA swimming championship Feb. 28, 2020, at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

PIAA releases preliminary psych sheets for state swimming and diving championships

After two days of championship swims and other top performances at Pitt’s Trees Pool, WPIAL individuals and relays now are preparing for the PIAA Class AAA and AA meets March 11-14 at Bucknell.

Mars’ Michael Carmody battles Laurel Highlands’ Nick Egnot for a rebound during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at Petersen Events Center.

WPIAL basketball teams qualify for PIAA playoffs

February 29, 2020

With the WPIAL basketball championships complete, District 7 teams can turn their attention to the PIAA playoffs.

Kiski’s Jack Blumer reacts as Waynesburg’s Luca Augustine celebrates victory in the 160-pound final during the WPIAL Class AAA wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Canon-McMillan.

Kiski Area wrestlers experience highs and lows in WPIAL Class AAA championships

It was a day of highs and lows for the Kiski Area wrestling team Saturday at the WPIALClass AAA wrestling championships at Canon-McMillan.

Butler’s Ethan Morton (25) hugs his coach Matt Clement after beating Mt. Lebanon in their WPIAL Class 6A championship game at Petersen Events Center on Feb. 29, 2020.

Butler tops Mt. Lebanon for WPIAL Class 6A title, team’s 1st since 1991

Ethan Morton waited four years for this celebration, but he had tears in his eyes knowing that his coach and his hometown had waited far longer.

High school scores, schedules for Feb. 29, 2020

High schools

Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps raises four fingers for four WPIAL titles after defeating Rocco Welsh of Waynesburg in the 126 weight class final on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in WPIAL class AAA wrestling championship at Canon-McMillan High School.

Norwin’s Phipps claims 4th WPIAL wrestling title; North Hills’ Hillegas denied

Kurtis Phipps showed the WPIAL wrestling committee what he thought of their seeding.

North Allegheny celebrates after beating Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game at Petersen Events Center on Feb. 29, 2020.

North Allegheny gets past Bethel Park in overtime in WPIAL Class 6A final

On an average morning at North Allegheny High School, you’ll find junior guard Lizzie Groetsch in the gym at 5:30 a.m. with a sympathetic custodian unlocking the door for her.

Butler’s Ethan Morton celebrates with the student section after defeating Upper St. Clair in overtime of their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Robert Morris University.

Butler, Mt. Lebanon are familiar foes in WPIAL Class 6A championship rematch

Butler was in the locker room getting ready for its semifinal at Robert Morris’ new arena, but senior Ethan Morton tried to catch a little of Mt. Lebanon’s game ahead of theirs.