Sports
With veteran coach leading way, Shaler hockey determined to go on playoff run
January 21, 2024
The Shaler hockey team started building a solid foundation last season. When the Titans brought in a new coach, they added a name that knows how to win on the PIHL level.
Shaler boys basketball laying foundation for special season
However opponents plan to attack the Shaler boys basketball team, the Titans are likely ready to handle whatever comes at them.
Wave of all-stars powers Chartiers Valley hockey to amazing turnaround
Riding into mid-January with an undefeated record and playing as one of the top teams in the PIHL isn’t easy, but it’s not unexpected when a roster is powered by six all-stars.
After more than 3 decades as an assistant, new coach takes reins of Chartiers Valley baseball
High school baseball is in Bill Priddy’s DNA.
West Jefferson Hills hall of fame set to induct 24 in Class of ’24
There’s a nice symmetry.
Trio of Thomas Jefferson juniors rises to top of rankings ahead of postseason tournaments
Three of the top wrestlers in the WPIAL — Maddox Shaw, Bode Marlow and Shepard Turk — attend Thomas Jefferson.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 20, 2024
January 20, 2024
High schools
Deer Lakes boys steamroll Ligonier Valley
After a few wrong turns, top-ranked Deer Lakes managed to make it up the mountain in time to face Ligonier Valley on Saturday afternoon in a rescheduled boys basketball game that had been postponed a day earlier by the elements.
High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2024: Hampton knocks off No. 1 Moon
Peter Kramer scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers and a free throw with 4.3 seconds left in the game, to lead Hampton to a 53-52 victory over the host Tigers at the PBC Legends Classic at Moon on Saturday.
Fox Chapel wrestlers, amid breakthrough season, look to make noise at county tournament
Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank wasn’t even born the last time the Foxes won a section title.
Shady Side Academy boys take section showdown with Burrell
All Saturday afternoon the intensity was palpable between the Shady Side Academy and Burrell boys basketball teams, and it nearly boiled over after the buzzer.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 21, 2024
WPIAL girls basketball rankings
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending January 21, 2024
WPIAL boys basketball rankings
Deer Lakes boys steamroll Ligonier Valley
After a few wrong turns, top-ranked Deer Lakes managed to make it up the mountain in time to face Ligonier Valley on Saturday afternoon in a rescheduled boys basketball game that had been postponed a day earlier by the elements.
Hempfield’s Amelia Droste, GCC’s Mike Mullaney claim WCCA bowling titles
The third Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association bowling championship was held Saturday at Hillview Lanes in Greensburg.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Julie Spinelli, Cheswick Christian’s Grant Rochkind
Julie Spinelli
Fox Chapel senior builds chemistry with linemate, grows as leader
Grady Cullen wants to keep an eye out for wherever Killian Kissane is on the ice. While the Fox Chapel senior enjoys setting up all of his teammates to score goals, Cullen has developed a strong chemistry with his linemate, Kissane.
After 4-1 start, Fox Chapel boys take advantage of break in section play
Getting a 10-day break from Section 2-5A play is something that Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar values. While he is still worried about the Foxes’ two nonsection opponents, Skrinjar enjoys having an opportunity to look at the tape and see where Fox Chapel stands.
Senior joining 100-win club highlights strong season for Bethel Park wrestlers
Mason Kernan, a senior at Bethel Park, came away from the star-studded Powerade holiday wrestling tournament with a seventh-place finish at 139 pounds.
Trio of PIHL all-stars helps Bethel Park remain in contention in Class 3A standings
Three Bethel Park hockey players — forwards Ethan Cooley and Anthony Karner and defenseman Zach Mazzacone — earned all-star status this season.
