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Hempfield’s Kapusta, Waynesburg’s Stephenson win WPIAL 3A wrestling titles despite missing much of season
February 22, 2025
Hempfield junior Nico Kapusta and Waynesburg’s Jake Stephenson missed most of the season with injuries.
Top seeds mostly reign at WPIAL Class 2A wrestling
Although there were some surprises peppered in the semifinals of the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling championships Saturday at Chartiers Valley, the finals were another story.
North Allegheny sweeps WPIAL Class 3A diving gold
For the second time in four years, North Allegheny divers swept the WPIAL Class 3A championships at their home pool Saturday.
Belle Vernon overcomes halftime deficit; Davis hits clutch free throw to secure 1-point win over Avonworth
The Belle Vernon boys basketball team faced an eight-point halftime deficit and had several of its starters in foul trouble.
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Southmoreland’s Zoey Murphy, Belle Vernon’s Elijah Brown
The Westmoreland County Athletes of the Week is presented by Smail Kia. Look for the tags and look for the savings at Smail Kia in Greensburg.
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Tyler Caterino to lead Belle Vernon boys soccer
Belle Vernon’s new boys soccer coach is a former Mon Valley standout.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Knoch’s Braylee Ireland, Highlands’ Javeon Chambers
Braylee Ireland
Greensburg Central Catholic girls rely on defense, Avery Jones’ scoring to reach WPIAL final
It looks like Greensburg Central Catholic found its third scoring option. And a defensive edge to go along with it.
Latrobe’s Luke Willochell among 10 defending champs to reach WPIAL Class 3A finals
The finals are set for the WPIAL Class 3A individual wrestling championships after a couple of battles in Saturday’s semifinals at Canon-McMillan.
After falling just short of playoff berth, Riverview boys look toward future
The Riverview boys basketball team finished with a 4-3 record in games played on its home court at Riverview High School.
Plum girls wrestling trio advances to PIAA regional tournament
Alaina Claassen knew Valley’s Arianna Bernard well by the time they met for the 190-pound championship at the WPIAL girls wrestling championships Feb. 15 at North Allegheny High School.
Norwin notebook: Knights earn all-section basketball honors
The Big 5/6 Conference, which recognizes accomplishments of the two largest classifications in the WPIAL, announced its all-section basketball teams.
North Allegheny girls wrestling program takes solid steps forward
In the second year of PIAA-sanctioned girls wrestling, North Allegheny found itself in a similar position as the first.
North Allegheny’s Grant Regule looks to add another gold medal to collection
North Allegheny’s Grant Regule already owns one state championship in the pool as a senior, and now he’s searching for more gold in the water.
Franklin Regional returns to PIAA competitive spirit championships
The Franklin Regional cheer team returned to the PIAA Competitive Spirit Championships for the first time in five years.
Shady Side Academy swimmers eye success at WPIAL championships
Shady Side Academy swim coach Erika Cooper was very pleased with how her swimmers performed during the regular season.
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel to be well-represented at WPIAL swim championships
A large contingent of Fox Chapel swimmers will be competing at the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships Thursday and Friday (Feb. 27-28) at Pitt’s Trees Pool.
Postseason grind tests mettle of Fox Chapel wrestlers
The path to qualifying for the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships has an extra step to the process this season. For the first time in the larger classification, wrestlers must qualify for a regional instead of going straight from the WPIAL tournament to states.
Fox Chapel girls set new standards during playoff season
The Fox Chapel girls basketball team made its return to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs after a three-year absence. The Foxes weren’t able to upend potential title hopeful Peters Township, but Fox Chapel coach Marty Matvey was happy with the progress.
Balanced Bethel Park lineup filled with 20-win wrestlers
Eight athletes assumed leading roles in the Bethel Park wrestling program this season.
