Sports

Members of the Penn-Trafford spirit squad compete at the WPIAL Class 3A competitive spirit championships Jan. 6 at Chartiers Valley.
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Penn-Trafford spirit headed back to Hershey for PIAA championships

January 21, 2024

Penn-Trafford’s competitive spirit team qualified for the PIAA championships at the Giant Center in Hershey after a fourth-place finish at the WPIAL meet.

Penn-Trafford junior Cam Kiste (22) snaps off a shot Oct. 3.
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Penn-Trafford notebook: Thomas Jefferson trips up hockey team

Thomas Jefferson scored three goals in the second period and skated to a 5-1 victory against Penn-Trafford on Jan. 16, ending the Warriors’ two-game winning streak.

Penn State’s Daequan Hardy catches a punt against Michigan on Nov. 11 at Beaver Stadium.
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Penn Hills notebook: Daequan Hardy enters NFL Draft, earns spots in East-West Shrine Bowl

Penn Hills graduate Daequan Hardy didn’t have many offers from big-name FBS schools until his virtuoso performance in the 2018 PIAA Class 5A state championship game.

Angelo Allen prepares to throw the shot put during his senior year at Penn Hills. “Ultimately, this year in the shot put and weight (throw), I went into training with a little more intention,” Allen said. “I really focused on improving what I thought were my weaknesses.”
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Penn Hills graduate refines shot put training, breaks records at Seton Hill

Seton Hill sophomore Angelo Allen went into offseason training with a refined focus.

Gateway sports notebook: Gators boys bowling team moves to 6-1

The Gateway boys bowling team kept pace with East section leader Franklin Regional by sweeping Valley, 7-0, in a match last Wednesday (Jan. 17) at New Great Valley Lanes in North Versailles.

With veteran coach leading way, Shaler hockey determined to go on playoff run

The Shaler hockey team started building a solid foundation last season. When the Titans brought in a new coach, they added a name that knows how to win on the PIHL level.

Shaler’s Sam Himrod drives past Plum’s Owen Proskin during their game on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Shaler.

Shaler boys basketball laying foundation for special season

However opponents plan to attack the Shaler boys basketball team, the Titans are likely ready to handle whatever comes at them.

Chartiers Valley’s Chris DeAngelis skates against Blackhawk during a game last season.

Wave of all-stars powers Chartiers Valley hockey to amazing turnaround

Riding into mid-January with an undefeated record and playing as one of the top teams in the PIHL isn’t easy, but it’s not unexpected when a roster is powered by six all-stars.

Chartiers Valley baseball players warm up before a game last season at Thomas Jefferson.

After more than 3 decades as an assistant, new coach takes reins of Chartiers Valley baseball

High school baseball is in Bill Priddy’s DNA.

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Thomas Jefferson quarterback Chase Winovich carries for a first down past West Mifflin’s Tyler Bornak during a 2013 game.

West Jefferson Hills hall of fame set to induct 24 in Class of ’24

There’s a nice symmetry.

Thomas Jefferson’s Maddox Shaw celebrates beating Bethlehem Catholic’s Cael Mcintyre 1-0 during the 133-pound semifinal during the PIAA 3A championships March 11, 2023, at the Giant Center in Hersey.

Trio of Thomas Jefferson juniors rises to top of rankings ahead of postseason tournaments

Three of the top wrestlers in the WPIAL — Maddox Shaw, Bode Marlow and Shepard Turk — attend Thomas Jefferson.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 20, 2024

January 20, 2024

High schools

Deer Lakes’ Billy Schaeffer smiles after scoring against Penn Cambria during the PIAA semifinals last season.

Deer Lakes boys steamroll Ligonier Valley

After a few wrong turns, top-ranked Deer Lakes managed to make it up the mountain in time to face Ligonier Valley on Saturday afternoon in a rescheduled boys basketball game that had been postponed a day earlier by the elements.

Hampton’s Peter Kramer celebrates after scoring against Highlands on Jan. 2.

High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2024: Hampton knocks off No. 1 Moon

Peter Kramer scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers and a free throw with 4.3 seconds left in the game, to lead Hampton to a 53-52 victory over the host Tigers at the PBC Legends Classic at Moon on Saturday.

Fox Chapel junior Landon Funk pins Highlands junior Dajamire Suber during their 114-pound match Jan. 20, 2024, at the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament.

Fox Chapel wrestlers, amid breakthrough season, look to make noise at county tournament

Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank wasn’t even born the last time the Foxes won a section title.

Shady Side Academy’s Eli Teslovich brings the ball upcourt against Highlands on Dec. 12, 2023.

Shady Side Academy boys take section showdown with Burrell

All Saturday afternoon the intensity was palpable between the Shady Side Academy and Burrell boys basketball teams, and it nearly boiled over after the buzzer.