Tag: Norwin

Southmoreland’s Zoey Murphy, shown during the PIAA championships last March, won the WPIAL title at 235 this season.
Wrestling notebook: Hempfield’s Kapusta returns with a bang after injury layoff, quick rehab
February 18, 2025
When Nico Kapusta injured his left elbow during a preseason wrestling tournament in October at Edinboro, he was told by his doctor (James Bradley) that recovery time would be six months.

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Norwin’s Kendall Berger scores after being fouled by Upper St. Clair’s Ryan Prunzik on Jan. 27.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Norwin good at playing waiting game
Norwin has sat idle many times before in the WPIAL girls basketball playoffs, and this year is no different.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Deibert (right) attempts a shot over Norwin’s Dom Kantz during their WPIAL Class 6A playoff game Monday at Mt. Lebanon.
Mt. Lebanon boys win rubber match with Norwin, advance to WPIAL Class 6A quarters
February 17, 2025
Mt. Lebanon’s Sam Deibert scored a game-high 24 points as the sixth-seeded Blue Devils ran away with 61-34 victory over No. 11 Norwin in a first-round rubber match Monday night in the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs.

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Seneca Valley’s Owen Congdon battles North Hills’ Zach Pollaro for a rebound during overtime in their game on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, in Ross.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Feb. 17, 2025: Woodland Hills, Seneca Valley play rubber match
February 16, 2025
They say that opposites attract.

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Kiski Area’s Ava Golding (left) grapples against Connellsville’s Janayah Nobles during the 136-pound final at the WPIAL wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at North Allegheny.
Kiski Area’s Ava Golding 1 of 5 to win 2nd WPIAL girls wrestling titles
February 15, 2025
Kiski Area junior Ava Golding knew she’d be in for a battle in the 136-pound final against Connellsville senior Janayah Nobles.

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Norwin’s Nate Kuch (left) and Hempfield’s Danny Husentis fight for a loose ball earlier this month.
Westmoreland WPIAL basketball playoff capsules: Games for Feb. 17, 2025
WPIAL basketball playoffs

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Franklin Regional’s Madison DeRiggi was named section player of the year by the Big 5/6 Conference.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Big 5/6 dotted with county players
The Big 5/6 Conference, which recognizes accomplishments of the two largest classifications in the WPIAL, announced its all-section basketball teams.

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Norwin’s Octavia Walker (right) wrestles Greater Nanticoke’s Sierra Ripka in a 170-pound first-round match during last season’s PIAA championships.
Norwin trio getting serious ahead of WPIAL girls wrestling championships
February 13, 2025
There is a change in attitude of the three girls from Norwin as they prepare for Saturday’s WPIAL wrestling championships at North Allegheny.

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Hempfield’s Danny Husentis (left) draws a foul on Norwin’s King Carver (right) on Feb. 7.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Norwin ready for rematch
Section rematches in the first round usually are taboo for the WPIAL basketball steering committee. But they bent the rules slightly this year when building the playoff brackets.

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North Hills coach Buzz Gabos watches from the bench against Seneca Valley in January.
WPIAL breaks unwritten rule about 1st-round rematches in basketball playoffs
February 11, 2025
Some WPIAL basketball teams won’t need to scout their playoff opponent much.

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