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Hobbled Ligonier Valley bounced from state football playoffs
November 25, 2017
HERSHEY — Ligonier Valley could have rolled over and quit Saturday against Dunmore in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals at Hersheypark Stadium. The Rams were
WPIAL Class A football final notebook: Jeannette has fourth-most titles in WPIAL history
Saturday's title win was Jeannette's ninth in school history, fourth most in the WPIAL behind Aliquippa (16), Clairton (13) and New Castle (11). Jeannette is
Jeannette edges Imani Christian to claim ninth WPIAL championship
Lineman Drake Petrillo leapt into the air, his arms out like airplane wings. Another lineman, Cameron Felbaum, bounced his helmet off the turf like aBishop Guilfoyle’s 59-game winning streak snapped in Class A title game
ALTOONA — The Homer-Center football team didn't rely on a superstar to make history on Friday night at Mansion Park. The second-seeded Wildcats had a
PIAA Football Playoffs – Road to Hershey Update
Two more WPIAL champions were crowned on Saturday while two other district champs are headed to the state Final Four. Washington and Jeannette captured 2-A and 1-A titles at Robert Morris while Pine-Richland and Gateway both advanced in their state playoff openers. Here are ALL of the results from the Quarterfinals in the 2017 PIAA […]Carlynton boys basketball hopes variety of players can offset 4 lost starters
The Carlynton boys basketball team battled through an up-and-down season in 2016-17. The Cougars finished 5-5 in Section 2-3A (11-12 overall), losing in the first
Bishop Canevin boys basketball looks to reload after graduation losses
The Bishop Canevin boys basketball team is coming off a 22-win season that included trips to the WPIAL and PIAA Class AA semifinals. Both times,
Penn Hills boys basketball has big shoes to fill
After claiming a share of the section title and making playoff runs in the first two seasons under coach Dan DeRose, the Penn Hills boys
Penn Hills swimmer Sipple signs with Cleveland State
After finishing 15th in the 100-yard butterfly at the PIAA championships last season, senior Stephanie Sipple wanted to have a clear head when navigating her
Cathedral Prep Routs Thomas Jefferson in PIAA Quarterfinals
November 24, 2017
By Chris Harlan for TribLive.com Against a roster Bill Cherpak dubbed the Erie all-stars, Thomas Jefferson had to be perfect. The Jaguars weren’t, and Cathedral Prep pounced. Prep quarterback Joe Mischler rushed for two touchdowns and threw another in Friday night’s 42-17 victory over WPIAL champion Thomas Jefferson in a PIAA Class 4A quarterfinal […]
New-look Deer Lakes boys basketball embraces challenge
Deer Lakes boys basketball coach Terence Parham enters his third year facing a roster makeup he has never seen before. After graduating eight seniors from
GCC boys basketball facing rebuild under new coach
When Jim Nesser began coaching at Elizabeth Forward in the early 2000s, he endured a 4-20 season. Things looked bleak as the team moved ahead.
North Hills boys basketball begins task of replacing core
It can be argued that no team in the WPIAL suffered a more significant lost at the end of the season last year than theNorth Allegheny boys basketball optimistic after reaching playoffs last season
Keith Noftz was able to demonstrate progress during his first season as the North Allegheny boys basketball coach. Last season, the Tigers finished 14-9 overall
Thomas Jefferson seniors wrapping up impressive football run
Senior leadership has been a strength of the Thomas Jefferson football team this season. Historically, it's a trademark of the program. The 20-member senior class
Thomas Jefferson football team dominant through WPIAL title game
It was a defensive performance for the ages. Thomas Jefferson's staunch defensive unit did not surrender a point in three WPIAL playoff games, culminating in
Cathedral Prep routs Thomas Jefferson in PIAA quarterfinals
Against a roster Bill Cherpak dubbed the Erie all-stars, Thomas Jefferson had to be perfect. The Jaguars weren't, and Cathedral Prep pounced. Prep quarterback Joe
With 4 starters back, Deer Lakes girls basketball expects more
The Deer Lakes girls basketball team enters this season with lofty expectations. The Lancers made the playoffs last year, but a first-round exit to Beaver
WPIAL football championships primer: Can Steel Valley extend its win streak to 27?
Class 2A No. 1 Steel Valley (11-0) vs. No. 2 Washington (12-0) 6 p.m. Saturday, Robert Morris' Joe Walton Stadium On the air: Tribhssn.triblive.com Winner
‘Survival mode’ for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball team
With just seven girls on the roster, Greensburg Central Catholic could have to get crafty if it wants to make an 18th consecutive trip to
