Sports

Kiski’s Isaiah Gonzalez works out during the Cavaliers’ practice on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Kiski Area.

Kiski Area boys look to build off near-upset in WPIAL playoffs

November 20, 2023

As the No. 14 seed for last year’s WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball tournament, Kiski Area was a decided underdog against a North Hills team searching for its first WPIAL title.

The Avonworth football team takes the field before a game against West Mifflin on Sept. 29.

Trib HSSN high school football team of the week for 2023 Week 12

Avonworth coach Duke Johncour has been part of the program for the last 22 years.

WPIAL continues investigation of racial slurs in Mohawk-Burrell football game

The WPIAL investigation is ongoing into allegations that racial slurs were used in a Burrell-Mohawk football game.

Max Butler is part of an experienced Latrobe team this season.

Latrobe boys basketball wants to restore playoff tradition

Latrobe didn’t make the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs for the second consecutive season in 2022-23.

Riverview’s Lola Abraham is double-teamed by Dock Mennonite defenders during the PIAA Class A state championship game on Saturday.

Riverview’s Lola Abraham wins Moe Rosensteel Award as top WPIAL girls soccer player

One of the most prolific goal scorers in the state, Lola Abraham of Riverview, was named the recipient of the fifth Moe Rosensteel Award, given to the WPIAL’s best girls soccer player.

Latrobe’s Elle Snyder shoots a 3-pointer over Woodland Hills’ Jhalynn Wilson on Jan. 20, 2022.

New Latrobe girls basketball coach Mackenzie Livingston stressing defense

When Mackenzie Livingston was hired as a physical education teacher at Latrobe, she was excited to learn the district was looking for a new girls basketball coach.

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ligonier Valley’s Clara Wallace

In some sports — auto racing in the movies, for example — the old saying is, “If you’re not first, you’re last.”

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Gwyn Fichte

Cross country isn’t about individual accomplishments for Gwyn Fichte.

High school sports schedules for Nov. 20, 2023

November 19, 2023

High schools

This week on Trib HSSN for week of Nov. 20, 2023

Trib HSSN hits the ice again for more high school hockey action and concludes the district football playoffs on a holiday week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Peters Township’s Nolan DiLucia avoids Pine-Richland’s Vasilios Balouris in the second quarter during the WPIAL Class 5A championship game Saturday, at Norwin High School.

Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2023 Week 12

Peters Township sophomore quarterback Nolan DiLucia has had great success this fall in leading the Indians offense. He has proven to have a good arm and can do damage with his legs.

Blackhawk’s Bryce Leiper scores with 19 seconds remaining against Plum on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. Blackhawk won, 2-1.

2023-24 PIHL standings through Nov. 19, 2023

Here are the latest 2023-24 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.

Jeannette’s Venicia Vignoli is set to play a larger role in her senior season.

Jeannette girls basketball team undaunted by low numbers

I’ll play with five.

Franklin Regional’s Aiden Bunker was named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-American list.

Westmoreland high school notebook: Franklin Regional’s Bunker lauded

A college freshman now, Aiden Bunker still is reaping the rewards of a terrific career as a student-athlete at Franklin Regional.

Senior forward Bradyn Foster is one of three returning starters for Highlands.

Highlands boys basketball well stocked for another run

The Highlands boys basketball program has been among the elite programs in whatever classification it’s been in 10 years, and the expectation is to be a force again among an elite Class 4A crop.