Sports

Mason Gent is one of five returning starters this season for Springdale.

Springdale boys riding high at 7-1, but Dynamos more concerned with strong finish

December 28, 2023

With two wins this weekend at the Aquinas Academy holiday tournament, the Springdale boys basketball team can equal its win total from last season at nine before ringing in the new year.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Braden Riley (right) is averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game this season.

Role players making a difference in Greensburg Central Catholic’s hot start

If Greensburg Central Catholic is going to live up to its expectations and make another run in the WPIAL and PIAA Class 2A boys basketball playoffs, the steady contributions of role players could be what makes the difference.

Franklin Regional’s Fin Hutchison celebrates a 3-pointer against Butler on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Murrysville.

Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Shootout at Seton Hill expands

The annual Shootout at Seton Hill basketball showcase has expanded. It will include more days, more games and more teams.

Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert celebrates with Quinton Martin during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.

Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin, Matt Humbert earn state’s Class 3A player, coach of the year honors

Belle Vernon’s deja vu football season continued Thursday as the Leopards, who successfully defended their WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A titles, were again heavily recognized for postseason awards by the Pa. Football Writers.

Westinghouse head coach Donta Green shakes hands with Southern Columbia coaches after the PIAA Class 2A state championship game on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.

Donta Green again named state’s Class 2A coach of the year after guiding Westinghouse back to PIAA final

Donta Green has helped turn Westinghouse football into a dominant force in Pittsburgh’s City League and beyond.

Fort Cherry quarterback Matt Sieg carries past Steelton-Highspire’s James Evans III during the PIAA Class A state championship game on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at Cumberland Valley.

Fort Cherry pair among 4 WPIAL players picked to Class A all-state football team

Matt Sieg accounted for more than 4,000 yards of offense this season in leading the Fort Cherry football to its first WPIAL championship and a runner-up finish in the PIAA Class A playoffs.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 27, 2023

High schools

Lincoln Park’s Brandin Cummings finishes a dunk against North Catholic on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at PPG Paints Arena.

Lincoln Park steps into spotlight, tops North Catholic at Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic

December 27, 2023

In the finale of a festive day at the Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic inside PPG Paints Arena, the Lincoln Park Leopards dominated the North Catholic Trojans en route to a 72-58 win.

High school roundup for Dec. 27, 2023: Lincoln Park wins 1st girls basketball game at PPG Paints Arena

Maddie Syka had 22 points to lead four Lincoln Park players in double figures in a 69-45 win over West Allegheny at the Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday.

Mt. Lebanon coach Mike Collodi watches a 7-on-7 competition at Mt. Lebanon last summer.

Mike Collodi resigns as Mt. Lebanon football coach after 1 season

Less than a year after becoming Mt. Lebanon’s football coach, Mike Collodi is reluctantly stepping down. He resigned Wednesday after one season, largely, he said, because he saw no path to a teaching job in the district.

The Allderdice basketball team swarms Logan Golle after his game-winning 3-point basket against Fox Chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at PPG Paints Arena.

Logan Golle’s buzzer-beater lifts Allderdice past Fox Chapel in PPG Paints Arena thriller

Less than two seconds hung on the scoreboard as Allderdice set up for an inbounds play and one final heave.

Greensburg Central Catholic basketball coach Christian Hyland (kneeling) talks to his team during Wednesday’s 61-37 victory over Yough at Greensburg Salem.

Greensburg Central Catholic boys key on Terek Crosby, shut down Yough

As Greensburg Central Catholic went through the handshake line opposite Yough, Centurions coach Christian Hyland told Cougars guard Terek Crosby how much he appreciates his game.

Aliquippa’s Brandon Banks, Tikey Hayes and Quentin Goode celebrate with the state championship trophy after defeating Dallas in the PIAA Class 4A final Dec. 7 at Cumberland Valley.

2023 WPIAL and City League all-conference football teams

After the dust has settled and the championships have been won, area high school football coaches take the time to identify the top performers in 17 WPIAL conferences as well as the City League. Here is a list of those teams: