Sports
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Former Franklin Regional coach back on sideline
December 21, 2023
Former Franklin Regional coach Steve Scorpion is back on the sideline.
With more players joining Ty Keffer in scoring column, Southmoreland boys ready to rock
There are times when Ty Keffer feels like he’s playing the drums instead of lead guitar for the Southmoreland basketball team.
A-K Valley girls basketball notebook: Injuries pose another challenge for Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel coach Marty Matvey said his team had a strong offseason and had designs on claiming a section championship after just missing the playoffs a year ago.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2023: West Allegheny wrestling finishes strong in win over Waynesburg
Blake Schepis (139), Chase Schepis (145) and Nick Jones (152) closed out the match with three straight pins to salt away a 42-22 victory for West Allegheny over Waynesburg in Section 5-3A wrestling Wednesday night.
Central Catholic’s Xxavier Thomas gets offer he ‘always wanted,’ commits to Penn State
Xxavier Thomas says he was ready to commit to Penn State since visiting the campus a year ago, but the Central Catholic junior first needed an offer from the Nittany Lions.
WPIAL players in 2024 recruiting class sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
December 20, 2023
Here’s a look at senior football players from the WPIAL who signed with Division I programs on the first day of the early-signing period Wednesday:
Western Pa.’s top football prospects for the Class of 2025
For college coaches recruiting the WPIAL, linebacker has become a position of strength.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 21, 2023: Big-school girls basketball powers to square off
The top-ranked team in Class 5A girls basketball battles the No. 2 team in Class 6A in one of the top nonsection girls basketball games Thursday when McKeesport visits Norwin.
Hempfield’s Dylan Firmstone commits to Penn State baseball
A good summer playing baseball for Flood City Elite helped Hempfield junior Dylan Firmstone get seen and receive a scholarship offer from Penn State.
Burrell wrestlers look sharp in shutout win over Valley
From the moment the Burrell wrestling team set out Wednesday on a short bus ride to Valley until the time they returned home, the Bucs treated the evening like any other.
Valley defensive lineman Ballard signs to play football at Division I Buffalo
Demetrius Ballard was a focus of many offensive game plans during his senior season on the Valley defensive line.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Greensburg Salem junior likes wearing stripes
Regan Kerr has a good reason for becoming a referee.
Mt. Pleasant girls adapt quickly, find new ways to win
The post-Tiffany Zelmore era could have begun a number of ways at Mt. Pleasant.
2023 TribLive HSSN Terrific 25 Football All-Stars
Here’s a look at the TribLive High School Sports Network’s Terrific 25 football all-stars for the 2023 season.
Early signing day for 2024: WPIAL football players announce Division I commitments
High school football recruits used to have to wait until February to sign a national letter of intent, but that changed starting in 2017, when the NCAA added an early signing period for Division I football.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 20, 230: Basketball teams hit road for holiday tournaments
December 19, 2023
Several district basketball teams are singing “I’ll be home for Christmas,” as they hit the road for some holiday tournament action.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 19, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 19, 2023: Montour boys fend off North Hills comeback bid
Jake Wolfe scored 20 points and Montour held off a fourth-quarter charge to defeat North Hills, 68-66, in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday night.
With Rylee Kalocay back, Upper St. Clair girls pull away from Moon
Due to an illness, Upper St. Clair was without star guard Rylee Kalocay on Monday as the Panthers lost big to Norwin.