Tag: Hampton
Hampton swimmers hitting stride for new year
January 3, 2019
Many of the top swimmers for the Hampton boys have been touching the wall at nearly the same time. But that's not a bad thing for a team that has depth and versatility. The boys entered the new year at 2-1, having notched victories over Penn Hills and Knoch and
Hampton gymnastics hopes bigger roster means more success
December 27, 2018
Hampton gymnastics is hoping an increase in numbers can lead to an increase in wins. With a team that has more than doubled in size from last year, sixth-year coach Kinsey Basko has options and flexibility, luxuries he hasn't been afforded the past few years. andquot;At one point, every kidHampton boys establish themselves as playoff contender
There's a lot of basketball left. But if Joe Lafko wasn't sure how his team stacked up during preseason, he has a better idea now. The Talbots excelled before Christmas with two big wins away from home in exciting fashion to run their record to 5-2. After holding Plum to
High school roundup for Dec. 26, 2018: Belle Vernon tops Southmoreland in OT
December 26, 2018
Mitch Pohlot had 24 points, and Larry Calloway added 21 as Belle Vernon defeated Southmoreland, 84-80, in overtime at the Charleroi tournament Wednesday night. Jake Haney scored 13 points, and Cameron Nusser added 12 for the Leopards (2-6). Riley Comforti scored 28 points to lead Southmoreland (3-5). Ringgold 69, YoughHampton bowling field full squad for 1st time
December 20, 2018
If you build it, they will come. It has taken a few years for the Thomas family, but that old saying has finally come to fruition. In its third year, Hampton has a full bowling squad of five players. No more, no less. But it is enough to field a
Hampton girls basketball stays positive during tough start
Though the Hampton girls basketball team is in unfamiliar territory, it is keeping up the positive vibes. The team lost its first five games after losing 12 games the past three years. But it wasn't unexpected with coach Tony Howard admittedly rebuilding with a young group while facing surefire WPIAL
Hampton hockey claws back after slow start
December 13, 2018
Staring at a 4-5 record against playoff contender Latrobe, Hampton's hockey team was trying to shake off the sting after the Wildcats scored three goals in the first five minutes. andquot;We didn't call a timeout or panic,andquot; first-year coach Luke Leya said. andquot;We just got everybody to relax. That's the
Hampton wrestlers top North Hills for 1st section victory
December 12, 2018
On the heels of what coach Chris Hart described as a disappointing performance at the Hampton Dawg Duals event, the Hampton wrestling team wasted little time in righting the ship in their first Class AAA, Section 3B match of the season. Powered by pins from Josh Campbell, Gage Galuska, Conrad
Hampton wrestling out to build upon last season’s success
December 6, 2018
The Hampton wrestling team is ready for its second act, and nearly all the main characters are returning. The Talbots were a surprise last season, posting a 20-3 record and sending eight wrestlers -- all underclassmen -- to WPIAL qualifiers. andquot;We're still really young,andquot; second-year coach Chris Hart said. andquot;We're
Hampton’s Joyce to play college soccer
Sammy Joyce is a team player. Naturally, she was looking for a college choice that had a strong team dynamic. Joyce, who agreed to play a more defensive role for the better of her high school soccer team in its run to the state playoffs, recently signed a letter of
