Tag: Belle Vernon

Derry's Mason Horwat (left) has his hand raised after winning his third WCCA wrestling title on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Greensburg Salem. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
Baker, Horwat become 3-time champs, Norwin makes history, Brown wins showdown at WCCA meet
January 10, 2026
It was a big day for Burrell senior Cam Baker, Derry junior Mason Horwat and the Norwin wrestling program.

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Latrobe freshman Marco Angelicchio takes down Kiski Area sophomore Paxton Newell in the 144-pound semifinal at the WCCA tournament Saturday. (Paul Schofield | TribLive)
WCCA finals feature possible preview of PIAA tournament
The PIAA wrestling tournament is still two months away, but the finals at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday be a preview to state competition.

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Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble works against Shady Side Academy’s Laila Banner last season. (Christopher Horner | TribLive)
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic, Shady Side Academy ready to butt heads again
January 7, 2026
Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy have not met since last year’s WPIAL Class 3A championship game when the Centurions roared back in the second half to edge the Bulldogs, 56-51, for their second straight district title.

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Westmoreland high school notebook: Belle Vernon softball player Sypolt commits to Kent State
January 4, 2026
Belle Vernon junior Kaylee Sypolt will play college softball at the Division I level.

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Butler’s Santiono Sloboda wrestles Connor Lenahan of Council Rock South during the 2024 PIAA tournament. (Louis B. Ruediger | TribLive)
WPIAL wrestling notebook: West Allegheny leads pack at Southmoreland
December 30, 2025
West Allegheny crowned three champs and took the team title at the Southmoreland Holiday Classic on Tuesday.

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Norwin’s Alex Graney (5) shoots as Belle Vernon's Dane Daugherty defends Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 at the Peters Township holiday tournament. (Jeff Helsel | Mon Valley Independent)
Norwin boys close out Peters Township tournament with win over Belle Vernon
During the holiday season, local basketball teams play in tournaments hoping to be challenged by different teams in a way that will harden them for the upcoming barrage of section games.

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Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King reacts after setting a new WPIAL and Trees Pool record in the girls 100 freestyle during the 2025 WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at Pitt’s Trees Pool. (Andrew Palla | For TribLive)
2025 in Westmoreland County sports: Bevy of titles added to trophy cases, banners
TribLive Westmoreland Sports Year in Review

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Clairton’s Iyanna Wade scores past Union’s Miera Gunn during the WPIAL Class A championship game Feb. 28 at Petersen Events Center. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)
2025 Trib HSSN year in review top stories countdown: Nos. 15-11
The year 2025 in WPIAL sports saw a lot of history and unusual happenings that kept all three sports seasons exciting.

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Belle Vernon’s Curtis Wade drives against Farrell’s Dorian Cain during the PIAA Class 4A first round last season. (Jenn Codeluppi | Mon Valley Independent)
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Belle Vernon loses key player to transfer
December 25, 2025
Belle Vernon senior guard Curty Wade, one of the team’s top scorers this season, did not play last weekend at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Showcase at Jeannette and will not return to the team this season.

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Greensburg Central Catholic senior Grant Brewer. (Submitted)
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg Central Catholic’s Brewer picks Bucknell
December 20, 2025
Grant Brewer made his college commitment official and then went into relaxation mode.

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