Sports
Westmoreland high school notebook: Latrobe becoming hot spot for Division I athletes
January 1, 2024
An assistant football coach from Southern Cal flew across the country recently to meet with coveted Latrobe prospect Alex Tatsch.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Highlands’ Jordyn Tavarez
Last season, current Highlands senior guard Jordyn Tavarez was a versatile role player for the Golden Rams.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Carter Cherok
Last year, Greensburg Salem’s hockey team went 17-3 and rode that momentum all the way to the PIHL Class A semifinals, where a 3-1 loss to eventual champion Kiski Area ended the season.
‘Q’ & A with Belle Vernon star football player Quinton Martin
During a WPIAL playoff game last month Quinton Martin hurdled a defender on his way to a first down, but no penalty was called.
WPIAL teams claimed numerous district, state titles in 2023
December 31, 2023
Thirty years ago, the City of Pittsburgh went on with plans for its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade through downtown despite being in the middle of the Blizzard of ’93 that dumped just over 25 inches of snow.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 30, 2023
December 30, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2023: Bethel Park beats Blackhawk at Ambridge tournament
Nick Brown scored 22 points to lead four Bethel Park players in double figures in an 88-69 win over Blackhawk on Saturday at the Ambridge tournament.
Edwards runs, throws for a TD as Maryland routs Auburn 31-13 at Music City Bowl
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Michael Locksley has been at Maryland long enough to know that his Terrapins have to earn everything. The transfer portal along with name, image and likeness deals have made the challenge tougher.
Wyoming sends coach Bohl into retirement as a winner with 16-15 win over Toledo in Arizona Bowl
TUCSON, Ariz. — John Hoyland kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired, and Wyoming sent coach Craig Bohl into retirement a winner, 16-15 win over Toledo in the Arizona Bowl on Saturday.
Norwin’s Sidun wins Powerade title, keeps WPIAL’s streak of champions alive
Persistence and hard work in the wrestling room were big reasons why Norwin freshman Landon Sidun won the 114-pound weight class Saturday at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament.
Latrobe girls basketball standout Elle Snyder commits to Evansville
Sharp-shooting senior basketball player Elle Snyder of Latrobe announced Saturday a verbal commitment to NCAA Division I Evansville.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Greensburg CC’s Mya Morgan, Norwin’s Nate Campbell
Mya Morgan
Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings for Dec. 30, 2023
Class 6A
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for Dec. 30, 2023
Class 6A
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Will Beckner, Apollo-Ridge’s Sophie Yard
Sophie Yard
2023 in A-K Valley sports: High school athletes make their championship dreams come true
The year 2023 will long be remembered for many monumental happenings, from a landmark announcement by the PIAA to A-K Valley athletes’ accomplishments and championship performances and teams bringing home gold at the district, regional and state levels.
2023 in Westmoreland County sports: Gold rush brings titles in wide array of sports
Football, swimming, wrestling, track and field, softball, golf, tennis, bowling and cheerleading.
Counting down the top stories in WPIAL sports in 2023: One of district’s most prestigious records falls after 30 years
The 2023 year in WPIAL sports saw a lot of excitement across three seasons.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 29, 2023
December 29, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 29, 2023: South Allegheny surges past Norwin in 2OT thriller
Cam Epps had 21 points to help tournament host South Allegheny to a 67-57 victory over Norwin in double overtime Friday night.
