Sports
Leechburg boys prepare for season of change with new coach, new-look roster
November 22, 2023
There is a lot of newness around the Leechburg boys basketball team.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 21, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Nov. 21, 2023: Armstrong hockey picks up win
Jake Graf scored twice to lead Armstrong to a 5-3 victory over Bishop McCort in PIHL Class 2A hockey Tuesday night. Jonas Miller and Jason Rullo each had a goal and an assist for Armstrong (1-6). Sammy Treager had a hat trick for Bishop McCort (3-4-1).
In WPIAL championship rematch, Avonworth poses threat to Belle Vernon repeat bid
Avonworth and Belle Vernon were having spells of déjà vu, even a little total recall, as they prepared to meet for the second year in a row for the WPIAL Class 3A football championship.
WCCA all-star volleyball event has successful 2nd year at Ligonier Valley
November 21, 2023
The traditions at Thanksgiving are endless. The turkey trots, the parades and don’t forget about Charlie Brown.
WPIAL Class 2A football championship preview: Steel Valley vs. Beaver Falls
A rematch is set in the second of four title games Friday at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore of Pittsburgh in the Class 2A championship game.
WPIAL Class A football championship preview: Fort Cherry vs. South Side
It will be a battle of unbeaten teams in the first of four title games at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore of Pittsburgh in the Class A championship game.
Latrobe soccer player Ava Yurko chooses Youngstown State
Add another Division I college soccer commit to the list at Latrobe.
Hired at last minute, new coach begins rebuilding process for Ligonier Valley girls
She first excelled on the basketball court as a talented player in a remote, northeast corner of Westmoreland County before continuing on as a successful coach at the now defunct St. Clair school, where she is the all-time leading scorer.
Former players remember football coach Al Mauro, who led Plum and Burrell teams to WPIAL titles
Coaches are teachers without the classroom.
Led by high-scoring offense, stingy defense, South Side, Fort Cherry followed similar path to WPIAL Class A final
South Side football coach Luke Travelpiece can see the Rams’ battle for the WPIAL Class A championship against Fort Cherry going many ways.
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school football rankings for Nov. 21, 2023
As the playoff field dwindles following the first round of the 2023 PIAA football playoffs, changes are in the air in the latest Trib HSSN PIAA football rankings.
Dozen from WPIAL named to girls’ soccer all-state list
The Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association announced its girls all-state list Tuesday.
Talented roster should help ease transition for new Knoch girls coach
At first glance, Shane McGraw looks to be stepping into a tough situation as the new Knoch girls basketball coach.
7-foot center, super sophomores make Knoch a team to watch
In basketball, there are big men, and then there are really big men.
Ligonier Valley boys look to pick up tempo, build on win total in tough section
It’s just Ligonier Valley’s misfortune. Since rejoining the WPIAL in 2020, the Rams have played in a section that has produced a District 7 champion in each season.
No guarantee WPIAL welcomes back Farrell, if District 10 approves school’s transfer
November 20, 2023
Farrell wants to come back to the WPIAL after almost two decades in District 10, but a potential homecoming for the Steelers is no guarantee.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Nov. 20, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Nov. 20, 2023: Chartiers Valley beats Avonworth in battle of hockey unbeatens
Matthew Colberg made 24 saves to earn the shutout as Chartiers Valley defeated Avonworth, 3-0, in a battle of unbeaten teams in PIHL Class A hockey Monday night. Noah Callender, Tyler Held and Darien Strosnider scored for CV (8-0). Danny Mack made 28 saves for Avonworth (6-1).
Kiski Area girls raring to go after snapping playoff drought
Abbie Johns has her plans set for next season as the Kiski Area senior recently signed a National Letter of Intent to join the women’s basketball team at Shippensburg.