Tag: Belle Vernon
Westmoreland County basketball notebook: Ava Christopher’s return bolsters Norwin lineup
February 22, 2026
Even at Norwin, where rotations run deep and the bench is long, the absence of one player can make a big difference.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 23, 2026
WPIAL basketball playoffs
Norwin’s Sidun claims 1st WPIAL title; Butler’s Sloboda, Belle Vernon’s Brown win 3rd at 3A tournament
February 21, 2026
It is hard to believe that the best 121-pound high school wrestler in the country, Landon Sidun, had not won a WPIAL championship.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Belle Vernon’s Aubrey Brown, Mt. Pleasant’s Noah Lahm
Aubrey Brown
Westmoreland County high school basketball notebook: Penn-Trafford girls winning with democracy
February 20, 2026
Calling out plays like “Tornado” and “Cyclops,” Chuck Fontana directed his Penn-Trafford girls basketball team to a 50-39 WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal win over Indiana on Wednesday night.
Elizabeth Forward avenges regular-season losses, beats Belle Vernon in Class 4A quarters
February 19, 2026
The third time wasn’t the charm for the Belle Vernon girls basketball team Thursday.
Quaker Valley dethrones defending champ Belle Vernon in Class 4A quarterfinals
Belle Vernon knew that it would have to be mistake-free on offense and defense if it wanted to travel to Quaker Valley — the top seed in Class 4A — and return home with a victory Wednesday night.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 19, 2026
February 18, 2026
Boys
Westmoreland County high school basketball preview capsules for Feb. 18, 2026
February 17, 2026
Girls
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff capsules for Feb. 16, 2026
February 15, 2026
Girls
