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After injury to leading scorer, Shaler pulls together for PIAA win over Mechanicsburg
March 13, 2024
ALTOONA — Shaler leading scorer Keegan Smetanka was down on the court with a first-quarter ankle injury, so his teammates huddled quickly to discuss what to do next.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 13, 2024: Upper St. Clair makes WPIAL’s last stand in Class 6A
The second round on the Road to Hershey concludes Wednesday with the spotlight shining on boys Class 6A, 3A and 2A games as well as girls 5A, 4A and A PIAA basketball contests.
Lincoln Park digs out of deep hole to beat Uniontown in PIAA 4A 2nd round
The Lincoln Park Leopards showed why they have a heart of a champion.
High school roundup for March 12, 2024: Max Hurray hits for 37 to send North Catholic to 4A quarterfinals
Max Hurray led all scorers with 37 points to power North Catholic, the fifth seed out of the WPIAL, to a 75-60 victory over Avonworth in a PIAA Class 4A boys basketball second-round game Tuesday night.
Underdog Penn-Trafford uses 4-goal flurry to set up Penguins Cup 2A final matchup with Thomas Jefferson
Penn-Trafford’s hockey team didn’t end the regular season on a high note.
Colin Masten gets to rim, helps Franklin Regional to PIAA 5A quarterfinals
ALTOONA — Colin Masten wears jersey No. 1, which was fitting Tuesday night because of how many times he made folks say, “And one!”
Bethel Park rallies in 2nd half to defeat Fox Chapel, reach PIAA 5A quarterfinals
After a half in which his team made five shots and scored 13 points, Bethel Park coach Dante Calabria said he kept his message brief.
Despite Erica Gribble’s off night, Greensburg C.C. girls roll on in PIAA playoffs
On a playoff night when Greensburg Central Catholic’s leading scorer was held to two points, coach Chris Skatell turned to Erica Gribble’s teammates for an answer.
Norwin takes punch from Chartiers Valley, rallies to reach PIAA 6A quarterfinals
Trailing by double figures for the first time all season could have sent Norwin into a downward spiral and shut down its hopes of winning a state championship.
Franklin Regional, Mt. Pleasant swimmers among high seeds for PIAA championship meet
Holden Thomas made his PIAA debut three years ago at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, 70 miles from Bucknell, the traditional site of the state swimming and diving championships.
After celebrating WPIAL title, Kiski Area swimmers turn attention to PIAA meet
For Abby King, it was like mother, like daughter at the WPIAL Class 2A championships March 1 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Westmoreland County baskeball notebook: Rivals Jeannette, GCC ready for another rematch
After Jeannette played at Greensburg Central Catholic late in the boys basketball regular season, Jayhawks coach Adrian Batts leaned in to the handshake line for a respectful exchange with GCC senior forward Franco Alvarez.
2024 WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown
Hopewell won its second WPIAL championship in three years last season for the program’s fifth district crown.
2024 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown
Competition was spirited in Class 4A softball last season, and several contenders again look to have rosters ready to battle for WPIAL and PIAA glory.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsule for March 13, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs
A-K Valley high school basketball playoff preview capsules for March 13, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs
When WPIAL makes realignment decisions aiming for competitive balance, critics emerge
WPIAL athletic directors received a survey from one of their colleagues Monday, seeking feedback about how the league makes its sections and schedules.
Pine-Richland knocks off Peters Township to reach Penguins Cup finals showdown with North Allegheny
March 11, 2024
After beating the top-seeded Pine-Richland Rams twice in the regular season, No. 4 seed Peters Township was feeling great after scoring two goals in 19 seconds in the first three minutes of Monday’s Penguins Cup Class 3A semifinal between the teams.
