Sports

Junior Alex Keeling-Oliver is the captain of the Gateway boys bowling team for the 2022-23 season. He represented the Gators at both the WPIBL and Western Regional singles tournaments last year.

Alex Keeling-Oliver leads Gateway bowlers into 2022 season

December 11, 2022

Alex Keeling-Oliver finished seventh in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League’s East section last year with a 184.03 average with a high game of 242 and a top series of 644.

Quaker Valley’s Jack Kazalas wrestles Burrell’s Calio Zanella in the 113-pound bout during WPIAL Class 2A team final Feb. 5 Chartiers-Houston.

Quaker Valley plans encore after breakthrough season

It most definitely was a season to remember.

Quaker Valley’s Emily Connors competes in the girls 100 butterfly during the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships March 3 at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Emily Connors, Quaker Valley swimmers set goals high

Emily Connors has experienced much success in her two years in the Quaker Valley pool.

Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review
Penn-Trafford’s Conner Alexander competes in the boys 500 freestyle during the WCCA meet last season.

Penn-Trafford junior swimmers set for big season

Penn-Trafford’s swimming teams opened the season by defeating Greensburg Salem, getting off to a strong start to a season coach Dave Babik considers pivotal for the future of the program.

Penn-Trafford’s Xavier Solomon celebrates a goal against Latrobe on Dec. 1, 2020.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Hockey team hands South Fayette its 1st loss

Xavier Solomon scored three goals, and Penn-Trafford handed South Fayette its first loss of the season in PIHL Class 2A action Dec. 5.

Penn Hills girls volleyball coach Jay Mitlo talks to his team during a 2019 scrimmage.

Penn Hills notebook: Longtime volleyball coach steps down

Longtime Penn Hills volleyball coach Jay Mitlo had stepped down.

Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Pine-Richland’s Owen Luellen shoots over Butler’s Raine Gratzmiller last season.

New-look Pine-Richland boys basketball team learning ropes

The Pine-Richland boys basketball has a much different look this season.

Plum’s Sam Snyder (top) and Rylen Campbell work on a drill during practice at Plum High School.

3 Plum wrestlers claim Eastern Area titles

Plum wrestling coach Mike Supak said the Eastern Area Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3 at Gateway was a strong first step for his young but experienced group.

Plum senior Nina Ricciuti cuts through the water during pratice. Ricciuti, along with sophomore Giuliana Ricciuti and junior Reese Schollaert return from last year’s 200-yard medley relay which earned an eighth-place medal at the WPIAL Class 3A championships at Pitt’s Trees Pool.

Plum girls swim team boasts talent, depth

Plum swim coach Shawn Haupt looks up and down his girls roster and is excited for what could transpire throughout the 2022-23 season.

Chaz Palla | Tribune-Review
Norwin’s Gabe Conboy works for a pin during a match against Latrobe on Jan. 13, 2021.

Norwin looking for wrestlers to lead program into future

The buzzword around the Norwin wrestling team this preseason was leadership.

Norwin’s Lauren Palangio grabs the ball over North Allegheny’s Mia Tuman during a game last season.
Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review

Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team starts season on winning note

The Norwin girls basketball team sprinted out of the gates to open the season.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 10, 2022

December 10, 2022

High Schools

Central Catholic’s Payton Wehner brings the ball upcourt during a game against Fox Chapel last season.

High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2022: Central Catholic trips up Penn Hills

Payton Wehner scored 13 points to lead the host Vikings to a 66-60 boys basketball victory over Penn Hills at the Central Catholic Tournament on Saturday.

The Purple all-star team celebrates a point during the “We Serve First” All-Star Classic on Saturday.

Volleyball event honors Ellen Toy, gathers area’s best seniors

Saturday’s inaugural We Serve First girls volleyball classic was a success in a number of ways, and the event could become a staple of the local sports scene.

Norwin and Yough players tap hands after their WCCA Showcase game Saturday.

Norwin boys basketball grinds out victory against Yough

There weren’t any slam dunks, and fast breaks were at a minimum.

Latrobe senior Landon Butler won the Jeannette Educational Foundation Tre Cunningham Scholarship as the MVP of the Tre Cunningham Memorial Tournament over the summer at Jeannette. He poses for a photo with Cunningham’s parents, Tracy and Steve, before a game against Greensburg Central Catholic on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at the WCCA Showcase.

Latrobe boys edge Greensburg Central Catholic

You don’t have to lose to learn.

Longtime Har-Brack and Highlands coach Chuck Gugino, shown with his wife, Janice, turned 100 in November and died Monday.

George Guido: Chuck Gugino was a coach to remember

One of the area’s most successful basketball coaches has passed away, soon after hitting age 100.

Westinghouse head coach Donta Green talks with his team as time winds down in the PIAA Class 2A state championship game against Southern Columbia on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School.

PIAA wants investigation into signs, video targeting Westinghouse football team

The PIAA has directed the Southern Columbia administration to investigate allegations of racist taunts involving signs and a social media video targeting Westinghouse’s football team.