Sports
Knoch boys basketball team shocks top-ranked Deer Lakes
December 29, 2023
Moments after his team knocked off the WPIAL’s No. 1 boys basketball team in Class 3A, Knoch coach Alan Bauman rejoiced with his staff.
Southmoreland boys run record to 10-0 with convincing win over Ringgold
Southmoreland boys basketball coach Frank Muccino is known as a harsh critic of his team’s performances, but there wasn’t much to be frustrated with during a 67-38 victory over Ringgold in the Charleroi Holiday Classic on Friday evening.
Hempfield girls score signature win by avenging earlier loss to Indiana
Up nine and then down six in a game where no lead was safe, budding Hempfield relied on its defense and late-game aptitude to score arguably its best win of the season.
St. Joseph girls roll past Freeport despite early foul trouble for standout Spinelli
Waiting 11 days to play in a basketball game was hard enough for St. Joseph senior guard Julie Spinelli. Finding herself on the bench with foul trouble 108 seconds into the game wasn’t the ideal return.
4 WPIAL wrestlers reach semifinals at Powerade Wrestling Tournament loaded with talent
Connellsville wresting coach Bill Swink has been coming to the Powerade Wresting Tournament since his dad brought him when he was in elementary school and the event was held at Hamer Hall at Cal (Pa.).
North Allegheny trio, 4 from Central Catholic picked to Class 6A all-state team; Art Walker named coach of year
Coach Art Walker and a group of decorated upperclassmen led North Allegheny to a second straight WPIAL Class 6A championship and a PIAA runner-up finish this fall.
3 quarterbacks among 10 WPIAL players selected to 2023 Class 5A all-state team
Nolan DiLucia’s first season as a starting quarterback was quite productive … and rewarding. The sophomore signal caller helped Peters Township win the WPIAL Class 5A title and finish as PIAA runner-up.
Counting down the top stories in WPIAL sports in 2023: Aliquippa finally achieves perfection
The 2023 year in WPIAL sports saw a lot of excitement across three seasons.
PIAA champion Aliquippa well-represented on Class 4A all-state list, including player, coach of the year
Aliquippa completed its first undefeated season with a 60-14 victory over Dallas in the PIAA Class 4A championship game earlier this month.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 28, 2023
High schools
High school roundup for Dec. 28, 2023: Coaches earn milestone wins in holiday tournament action
December 28, 2023
Robert Thomas scored 28 points as Penn Hills defeated Greensburg Central Catholic, 58-55, at the Coach Paul Sapotichne Holiday Classic at Greensburg Salem to give coach Chris Giles his 100th career victory.
Derry freshmen shine at Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic
Two Derry freshmen turned in quite a performance at the 2023 Southmoreland Holiday Wrestling Classic on Thursday.
GCC girls beat another Class 6A team, defeating Upper St. Clair
The basketball went to the near corner. Sophomore point guard Erica Gribble drew a crowd of defenders and alertly fired a pass across the baseline to the far corner.
Highlands’ Kate Myers hits 1,000 career points in victory over Mars
It was a monumental day for Kate Myers on her home floor as she entered the day just 14 points shy of a career milestone.
Counting down the top stories in WPIAL sports in 2023: North Catholic girls add to trophy case
The 2023 year in WPIAL sports saw a lot of excitement across three seasons.
Springdale boys riding high at 7-1, but Dynamos more concerned with strong finish
With two wins this weekend at the Aquinas Academy holiday tournament, the Springdale boys basketball team can equal its win total from last season at nine before ringing in the new year.
Role players making a difference in Greensburg Central Catholic’s hot start
If Greensburg Central Catholic is going to live up to its expectations and make another run in the WPIAL and PIAA Class 2A boys basketball playoffs, the steady contributions of role players could be what makes the difference.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Shootout at Seton Hill expands
The annual Shootout at Seton Hill basketball showcase has expanded. It will include more days, more games and more teams.
Belle Vernon’s Quinton Martin, Matt Humbert earn state’s Class 3A player, coach of the year honors
Belle Vernon’s deja vu football season continued Thursday as the Leopards, who successfully defended their WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A titles, were again heavily recognized for postseason awards by the Pa. Football Writers.
Donta Green again named state’s Class 2A coach of the year after guiding Westinghouse back to PIAA final
Donta Green has helped turn Westinghouse football into a dominant force in Pittsburgh’s City League and beyond.
