Tag: Central Valley

Aliquippa’s Tiqwai Hayes dives over the pylon to score past Belle Vernon’s Reiley Wiant during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Heinz Field.

2021 Trib 25 Football Team: WPIAL, state champions highlight HSSN all-stars

December 31, 2021

This was a historic football season for the WPIAL, which had four teams celebrate state titles in Hershey.

Mt. Lebanon’s Alex Tecza scores against St. Joseph’s Prep during the fourth quarter of the PIAA Class 6A state championship game Dec. 11.

Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Player of the year in each of WPIAL football’s 6 classes

Back in the day, when students did well in the classroom, they were moved to the front of the class.

Mt. Lebanon players celebrate their win in the WPIAL 6A final against Central Catholic on Nov. 20, 2021 at Norwin.

Trib HSSN Top 21 Stories of 2021: Championship droughts put on ice

December 28, 2021

The year 2021 wasn’t one giant leap for mankind, but it was one big step back toward “normalcy” for all of us, especially the high school athletes from around the WPIAL.

Central Valley head coach Mark Lyons celebrates after defeating Wyomissing, 7-0, in the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

PIAA champion Central Valley places 7 players on Class 3A all-state team, plus coach of the year

Central Valley’s 27th straight victory was a 7-0 win over Wyomissing in the PIAA Class 3A football championship game earlier this month. The Warriors’ run of success was certainly recognized by a group of Pennsylvania sportswriters.

Jocelyn Bielak and her Highlands teammates face Derry in Section 1-4A on Monday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 20, 2021: Early 1st-place basketball clashes

December 19, 2021

The final week of high school basketball section play in 2021 begins with 30 girls contests slated for Monday.

Central Valley’s Landon Alexander strikes a pose after scoring during the fourth quarter of the PIAA Class 3A state championship game against Wyomissing on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Trib HSSN football player of the week: Dec. 13, 2021

December 13, 2021

In 10 regular season games, Central Valley running back Landon Alexander rushed for 1,362 yards, an average of more than 136 yards per game.

Central Valley’s Sean FitzSimmons hoists the state championship trophy with Matt Merritt and Jack Bible after defeating Wyomissing, 7-0, in the PIAA Class 3A final on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Hersheypark Stadium.

Landon Alexander, punishing defense lead Central Valley to state title

December 11, 2021

HERSHEY – Central Valley captured its second consecutive PIAA Class 3A title by defeating Wyomissing, 7-0, in a defensive struggle Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium.