Sports
Hampton wrestler steps up to help teammate who lost home in fire
January 16, 2021
On a school night in early November, Hampton’s Jayden Resch disappeared into a spare bedroom for a few hours.
3 Highlands football players set to play in All-American game in Alabama
Three Highlands players are getting one more opportunity to show what they are capable of on the football field.
Chartiers Valley girls quietly tie longest winning streak in state basketball history
There were a couple of high fives when the clock reached zeroes Friday night but nothing more than usual as Chartiers Valley wrapped up a 53-point section win over Moon.
High school scores, summaries and schedule for Jan. 16, 2021
WPIAL
High school roundup for Jan. 15, 2021: Seneca Valley knocks off No. 2 Butler
Cole Brooks scored 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, to help Seneca Valley knock off No. 2 Butler in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 16, 2021: North Allegheny hosts MLK showcase
January 15, 2021
A tradition that was started by Woodland Hills officials a few years ago will continue this weekend at North Allegheny.
Dominant as ever, Lincoln Park beats Montour in 1st section game in 4A
Lincoln Park entered the WPIAL in the 2007-2008 season and has been a dominant force in boys basketball since Day 1.
Penn Hills uses late-game 3-point binge to rally past Kiski Area
The Kiski Area Cavaliers were on the verge of a significant early season victory, leading Penn Hills by eight points early in the fourth quarter Friday night.
Hempfield rallies from behind then holds off Penn-Trafford late
Hempfield picked up its defensive tempo late in the first half and carried the upsurge into the second half, rallying from 12 down early to finally overtake Penn-Trafford and hand the Warriors their first loss, 54-51, on Friday night in Section 3-6A boys basketball.
Yofan’s free throw lifts Fox Chapel over Norwin
Fox Chapel senior Eli Yofan didn’t have one of his typical games Friday.
Highlands erases late lead to knock off top-ranked Mars
Heading into this season, Highlands boys basketball coach Tyler Stoczynski knew he was going to have to ask sophomore point guard Jimmy Kunst to carry the scoring load.
Another championship Franklin Regional coach, volleyball’s Mike Feorene, steps down
Another day, another high-profile Franklin Regional coach heading out the door.
Facing 1-game suspension, Woodland Hills boys basketball coach Matt Furjanic resigns
Facing a one-game suspension handed down by his school district, Woodland Hills boys basketball coach Matt Furjanic resigned instead.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
Basketball
High school roundup for Jan. 14, 2021: No. 1 North Allegheny girls basketball stages 4th-quarter rally
Jasmine Timmerson scored 15 points and Lizzy Groetsch added 13 as No. 1 North Allegheny defeated Seneca Valley 64-53 in Section 1-6A girls basketball Thursday night.
Freeport girls basketball defeats section foe Highlands
It wasn’t the cleanest of games in the eyes of Freeport girls basketball coach Fred Soilis, but his team did what it needed to do Thursday evening to claim victory in its season opener.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 15, 2021: Never too early for section showdowns
It is still early in WPIAL boys basketball, but already a logjam is forming in Section 3-5A.
Norwin investigates on-court incident between basketball coach, opposing player
The WPIAL won’t seek to discipline Norwin’s boys basketball coach for an on-court incident with a player since the school district has already addressed the issue.
Alle-Kiski Valley boys basketball notebook: Fox Chapel looking to regain defensive form
For the past few years, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team has taken pride in its success on defense, but through three games this season, the Foxes haven’t quite lived up to their expectations.
Knoch scoring sensation Ryan Lang may be WPIAL’s best kept secret
Knoch junior Ryan Lang may have been the best kept secret in the WPIAL heading into this season, but through the Knights’ first three games, the sharp-shooting guard is starting to make a name for himself.
