Sports
West Virginia-bound Patton Graziano an all-around performer for Penn-Trafford Water Warriors
January 7, 2024
Patton Graziano gained a second home in November as he signed a national letter of intent to swim at Division I West Virginia.
Former Gateway coach Daryn Freedman leads Penn State Greater Allegheny to No. 1 ranking
Daryn Freedman entered his fourth season as Penn State Greater Allegheny men’s basketball head coach in the fall, and his team had its sights set on making its mark in the Penn State University Athletic Conference and beyond.
Focus on defense fuels 8-1 start for Gateway boys basketball
The Gateway boys basketball team kicked off 2024 in winning fashion Jan. 2 with a 62-46 victory over McKeesport in its Section 3-5A opener.
After strong start, Sewickley Academy boys look ahead to section play
Sewickley Academy’s boys basketball team closed out the month of December most impressively.
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley’s Bruce Anderchak, Jack Kazalas among WPIAL’s best wrestlers early on
Notebook items from Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy athletics:
Penn-Trafford senior Carlee Valenta signs with UTEP rifle team
Penn-Trafford senior Carlee Valenta said she was 12 years old when her grandfather, John Malazich, taught her how to shoot a rifle in his backyard.
Penn-Trafford rifle team ready to defend title
Penn-Trafford rifle coach Diana Cholock isn’t making any bold predictions for this season.
Penn Hills runner sticks with sport, emerges as captain, key relay contributor
Maliah Powell agreed to go out for the Penn Hills track team as a freshman via peer pressure. Powell’s decision to stay when her two friends abandoned ship was voluntary.
Steady approach helps Penn Hills boys, girls basketball coaches hit 100-win mark
Robert Cash always wants his team to approach every task with the same intensity, and the Penn Hills girls varsity girls basketball coach attempts to hold himself to the same standard.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 6, 2024
January 6, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 6, 2024: Lincoln Park falls to Neumann-Goretti in state title rematch
Larenzo Jerkins scored 23 points to lead Neumann-Goretti to an 80-67 win over Lincoln Park in the BK Classic in Erie on Saturday night, avenging a loss to the Leopards in last year’s PIAA Class 4A championship game.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Latrobe’s Elle Snyder, Derry’s Anthony Mucci
Elle Snyder
Kiski Area’s Roscosky, Burrell’s Baker claim WCCA titles
When Kiski Area sophomore Cooper Roscosky was in eighth grade, he mentioned his goal was to be a four-time Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association champion.
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for Jan. 6, 2024
Class 6A
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending January 7, 2024
Class 6A
Trio of wrestlers become 3-time WCCA champions
There were no surprises in the finals of the 71st Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament Saturday at Greensburg Salem.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Valley’s Keyziyah Clay, Knoch’s Adah Fuller
Adah Fuller
Hempfield, Neshannock claim their 4th WPIAL competitive spirit championships
Neshannock’s competitive spirit cheer squad has won the past two state championships. However, it did not have a WPIAL title in that time.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 6, 2024: WPIAL to crown spirit champions
The first championships of the new year will be determined Saturday with the 2024 WPIAL competitive spirit championships at Chartiers Valley.
Norwin notebook: Freshman Landon Sidun bursts onto wrestling scene
The Landon Sidun era is underway at Norwin.
