Sports
High school roundup for Dec. 6, 2023: Max Hurray lifts North Catholic to win
December 6, 2023
Max Hurray scored 25 points to lead North Catholic to a 70-58 nonsection boys basketball victory over Seneca Valley on Wednesday night.
Connellsville school board decides to opt out of WPIAL football schedule, play as an independent
Another Fayette County school district has decided not to accept a football schedule from the WPIAL.
Pin in final match gives Valley win over Greensburg Salem
They needed the rulebook to decide Wednesday’s WPIAL Class 2A Section 6 match between Greensburg Salem and Valley.
Kiski Area basketball standout finding ways to help team after 2nd torn ACL
When Kiski Area senior Isaiah Gonzalez slashed to the basket or pulled up for a mid-range jumper in Tuesday’s 58-45 victory over New Castle, Jason Flemm got excited.
PIAA football Class 5A championship preview: Peters Township vs. Imhotep Charter
The fourth of six PIAA championship games features the first of two battles for state gold this weekend between schools from the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh area as District 12 champion Imhotep Charter battles WPIAL champion Peters Township in another clash of unbeatens.
PIAA football Class 2A championship game preview: Westinghouse vs. Southern Columbia
The third of six PIAA championship games features the only rematch from last season as District 4 champion Southern Columbia tries to win a seventh straight state title when it battles City League champion Westinghouse for the second year in a row.
Trib 10: Top 5 teams in power rankings taking their shot at state gold
For the second time in PIAA football championship history, the WPIAL is sending five teams to the state finals.
PIAA will let Woodland Hills, Charleroi fix enrollment mistakes, avoid promotion to higher classifications
The PIAA will let Woodland Hills and Charleroi fix mistakes the schools made when submitting their enrollments, errors that would’ve forced their teams into higher classifications.
Not concerned with any curse, bad luck or superstitions, Aliquippa aims to cap undefeated season with PIAA title
Aliquippa has an imperfect history in the state football finals that’s hard to explain.
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: New coaches win debuts
It didn’t take long for new coaches to get their first win.
WPIAL well-represented on Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association girls all-state teams
WPIAL players were well-represented on the all-state girls volleyball teams released Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association.
High-tech approach helps Belle Vernon get ready for prime time
Belle Vernon packs a lot more than uniforms for football games.
There’s nothing sweet about Belle Vernon’s matchup in the state finals, The Birdie says
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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 5, 2023
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 6, 2023: Wrestling teams open dual meet schedules
December 5, 2023
The Canon-McMillan wrestling team captured a WPIAL team championship in 1983. The Big Macs celebrated the 40th anniversary of that title by winning the 2023 Class 3A district crown last season.
PIAA football Class 4A championship game preview: Aliquippa vs. Dallas
The second of six PIAA championship games features several standout juniors as District 2 champion Dallas, fresh off a double overtime victory over defending champion Bishop McDevitt, battles WPIAL champion Aliquippa, which is in the state title game for a third straight year.
PIAA football Class A championship game preview: Fort Cherry vs. Steelton-Highspire
The first of six PIAA championship games features two brilliant quarterbacks as District 3 and defending PIAA champion Steelton-Highspire takes on WPIAL champion Fort Cherry.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Dec. 5, 2023
The final weekend of the 2023 high school football season is upon us as the six PIAA championship games are set for Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg.
High school roundup for Dec. 5, 2023: Mt. Lebanon beats North Allegheny in 3OT thriller
Riley Farabaugh scored 32 points to lead Mt. Lebanon to a wild 83-80 victory over North Allegheny in three overtimes in nonsection boys basketball Tuesday night.
Kiski Area girls hold off late push by St. Joseph to bounce back from loss
The Kiski Area girls basketball team bounced back from a tough loss to Armstrong Saturday and handed St. Joseph its first loss of the young season with a 44-35 victory Tuesday in a nonsection clash at Kiski Area High School.