Sports
Mt. Pleasant’s Alincic changes college commitment
March 14, 2019
On the eve of her senior season, Mt. Pleasant softball player Carolyn Alincic is changing her college plans.
Clutch performances fuel Deer Lakes’ run to PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals
The fourth quarter began poorly for Jared Colton in Deer Lakes’ PIAA Class 3A playoff game Wednesday against Forest Hills. Two quick turnovers, followed by two out-of-rhythm missed shots, spurred a quick meeting between the Lancers’ senior guard and coach Terence Parham.
Senior leaders use past experiences to help Norwin girls prepare for PIAA quarterfinal matchup
When Emily Brozeski and Jessica Kolesar were freshmen, they were part of Norwin’s varsity scout team. They helped get the WPIAL-champion Knights ready for intense, later-round playoff games.
Latrobe baseball looking for complete commitment in move to Class 6A
The Latrobe baseball team is just two years removed from claiming WPIAL and PIAA Class 5A championships in a season that will go down as one of the greatest in school history.
Kiski Area softball reaps benefits of building foundation
Maggie Nicholas jokes that her win-loss record as Kiski Area’s softball coach doesn’t look impressive on paper. But in a “What have you done for me lately?” world, the Cavaliers’ recent track record jumps off the page.
Monessen boys ready for test against WPIAL champion Nazareth Prep in PIAA quarterfinals
Dan Bosnic won’t hide the fact his Greyhounds have been more successful than many predicted this postseason.
Latrobe softball team to rely on several underclassmen in quest for elusive title
For the past two seasons, the Latrobe softball team has been on the brink of winning a WPIAL championship.
New coach, new goals for playoff-minded Kiski Area baseball
Kiski Area’s baseball players got a bit of a history lesson in one of their winter workouts with first-year coach Aaron Albert. A former Knoch baseball player, Albert pointed out a banner for the Cavaliers’ 2002 section title, which they won after beating Albert’s team by one game in the standings.
North Catholic’s Maziarz wins 2nd straight Class AA state diving title
LEWISBURG — North Catholic junior Kyle Maziarz has repeated as PIAA Class AA boys diving champion.
Westmoreland basketball notebook: Norwin family trees grow with playoff success
Family connections tend to follow successful sports programs at the high school level.
PIAA girls basketball quarterfinals sites, times: 4 WPIAL teams staying close to home
Four WPIAL teams won’t have to go far for their state quarterfinals game Saturday afternoon, while two district squads will have to hit the road for their third round girls basketball game.
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsules for games of March 15
Boys
PIAA boys basketball quarterfinals sites, times: Mt. Lebanon to play Kennedy Catholic at Aliquippa
Two WPIAL champions will play inside district boundaries while a third will be striking oil.
Valinsky resigns at Allderdice, hopes for boys basketball coaching job with WPIAL program
Buddy Valinsky is no longer in charge of the Dragons, but the coaching fire within is still burning bright.
PIAA Class AA Day 2: WPIAL swimmers set for championship finals
A group of WPIAL swimmers punched tickets to the PIAA Class AA Day 2 championship finals set for Thursday evening at Bucknell University.
Trio of WPIAL standouts claim gold on Day 1 of PIAA Class AA swimming and diving championships
LEWISBURG — Northgate-Avonworth’s Karen Siddoway trailed Northern York senior Kate Luft for most of the girls Class AA 200-yard freestyle final Wednesday evening at Bucknell University.
Giacobbe, Upper St. Clair outduel Franklin Regional in PIHL Class AA semifinals
March 13, 2019
Upper St. Clair’s Quinn Giacobbe and Franklin Regional’s Olda Virag put on a show within a show Wednesday night.
High school roundup for March 13, 2019: OLSH boys advance to PIAA quarterfinals
Daren DiMichele had 22 points to help WPIAL champion OLSH claim a 77-36 victory over Fairview in the PIAA Class 2A second round at New Castle.
Oakland Catholic girls edge rival Penn Hills in PIAA Class 5A 2nd round
No team wants to see a section rival in the postseason, but that’s what happened Wednesday night at Fox Chapel. Section 3-5A foes Oakland Catholic and Penn Hills laced them up one last time this season in a rubber match.
High school scores, schedules for March 13, 2019
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