Sports
Jeannette boys make memories in win over Clairton
February 7, 2025
It was a special moment Friday on senior night for one Jeannette boys basketball player.
Connellsville looks sharp, Franklin Regional falls in PIAA Class 3A wrestling quarterfinals
ALTOONA — Franklin Regional saw its dream of winning a PIAA Class 3A wrestling championship slip away Friday.
Kiski Area boys down Penn Hills for 1st section title since 2012-13
Kiski Area boys basketball’s section-championship drought is over.
North Catholic boys win section crown by beating Deer Lakes
Beating Deer Lakes on the road to wrap up sole possession of the Section 1-4A boys basketball title came from a foundation North Catholic built in early December.
Burrell falls to Faith Christian in state quarterfinals; Bertucci reaches milestone
ALTOONA — Any team hoping to knock off one of the top squads in the country better bring its A-plus game to the mat.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 6, 2025
February 6, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 7, 2025: Every section title and playoff-clinching scenario in boys basketball
For some WPIAL boys basketball teams on this final night of section play, it’s kind of like dancing the hokey pokey.
High school roundup for Feb. 6, 2025: North Catholic, Oakland Catholic share section title
Sam Weir scored 12 points as North Catholic clinched a share of the Section 1-4A girls basketball title with a 75-23 victory over Derry on Thursday night.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff field nearly set with 83 teams
With the exception of a couple of more section games, the 2025 WPIAL girls basketball regular season is nearly in the books with 83 teams punching their ticket to ride into the district playoffs.
Penn-Trafford girls leave no doubt in rout of Indiana
Senior forward Lauren Marton not only made the first 3-pointer for the undefeated Penn-Trafford girls basketball team in a ramped-up Section 2-5A girls basketball finale, but she also was the first to climb the ladder to cut off a piece of the net on a special Thursday night in Harrison City.
Belle Vernon coach Joe Salvino, 2nd on all-time WPIAL boys basketball wins list, to retire
Belle Vernon boys basketball coach Joe Salvino, the second-winningest coach in WPIAL history with 741 victories, is walking away.
PIAA to follow Trump’s order barring transgender athletes from girls sports
The PIAA, which has allowed transgender high school athletes to compete in its state championships, will heed a presidential executive order barring them from women’s and girls sports.
‘Something I needed to do’: Knoch football coach Tim Burchett resigns
Tim Burchett has resigned as coach of the Knoch football team, and he said the decision was not an easy one but one that was the best for him moving forward.
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: WPIAL playoff field nearly set
The local boys basketball playoff field is just about set.
Goals still in sight for reloaded Fox Chapel boys roster as playoffs approach
Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar isn’t worried about the classification the Foxes fall under when the PIAA realigns their boys basketball divisions every two years. The Foxes plan to adjust and contend.
Playoff-bound Norwin boys can talk the talk under first-year coach, alum Auld
At 26, Cam Auld is one of the WPIAL’s younger coaches, but he admits to having an old-school side.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 5, 2025
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 6, 2025: Playoff scenarios for girls basketball section hopefuls and bubble teams
Thursday marks the final busy night of WPIAL girls basketball section play with some titles and postseason berths still up for grabs.
Imani Christian’s R.J. Sledge celebrates senior night with OT winner vs. Central Catholic
This was for second place in the section and maybe a much better seed in the playoffs, but Imani Christian’s R.J. Sledge felt another strong motivation, too.
High school roundup for Feb. 5, 2025: Playoff-bound Franklin Regional picks up section win
February 5, 2025
Jonah Johnston scored 19 points to lead playoff-bound Franklin Regional to a 72-39 win over Albert Gallatin in Section 1-5A boys basketball Wednesday night.
