Sports
PIHL standings through Jan. 5, 2025
January 5, 2025
Here are the latest 2024-25 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Norwin’s Schmidt picks Duquesne
A sprinter doesn’t have to do everything fast.
After making mark on Quaker Valley community, senior runner headed to Emory
Kwilai Karto has made an indelible impression in her three-and-a-half years so far as a student-athlete at Quaker Valley.
Quaker Valley grad Nora Johns enjoying college basketball experience at Ohio Wesleyan
The Ohio Wesleyan women’s basketball program — as would be expected — is dominated by players from Ohio.
Freshman-dominated lineup getting crash course in varsity basketball for Gateway girls
With a roster composed mostly of freshmen, the Gateway girls basketball program is in the middle of some growing pains, but the Gators are developing the necessary building blocks for a potentially bright future.
Gateway boys aim to learn from close losses, compete for section title
In the early going of the season, the Gateway boys basketball program has found itself on the wrong side of some close games. However, the Gators hope the experience prepares them for section play and a deep playoff run.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley hockey tough to beat
Quaker Valley was the only undefeated team in the PIHL Class A Gold Division in games played through Dec. 31, as the Quakers were 14-0 and entertained a slight lead over second-place Chartiers Valley (10-1).
Sewickley Academy girls off to 1-2 start in section play
Sewickley Academy’s Emma Eannarino and Grace Jardini would not be denied a victory in the closing seconds of their section opener.
Sewickley Academy boys out to build on outstanding start
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team was just a few points away from an 8-0 start after a 44-35 victory over North Allegheny on Dec. 30.
Quaker Valley wrestlers use trip to Mount Aloysius as ‘good practice for the end of the year’
Quaker Valley was led by juniors Bruce Anderchak and Matthew Danna at the Panther Holiday Wrestling Classic held mid-December at Mount Aloysius.
Quaker Valley swimmers gearing up for postseason success
Quaker Valley coaches Mercedes McCarthy and Vernon Yenick are anticipating at least a few — if not more — breathtaking performances by senior diver Ruby Olliffe this season.
Quaker Valley girls getting used to nail-biting finishes
Two girls basketball games on back-to-back nights. Two nail-biters, one home and one away. Excitement galore.
Quaker Valley boys take stock after strong start to season
Plan A for many high school basketball teams in late-December is to play in a holiday tournament.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 4, 2025
January 4, 2025
High schools
High school roundup for Jan. 4, 2025: Beaver knocks Neighborhood Academy from unbeaten ranks
Brady Mayo scored 22 points to lead Beaver to a 71-70 victory at the Chuckie Mahoney Classic in Burgettstown on Saturday, handing Neighborhood Academy its first loss of the season.
WPIAL girls basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 5, 2024
Class 6A
WPIAL boys basketball rankings: Week ending Jan. 5, 2024
Class 6A
South Fayette, Ambridge claim 1st WPIAL competitive spirit championships
It was a day of firsts at the 2025 WPIAL competitive spirit championships Saturday at Hempfield Area High School.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Highlands’ Tyarah Woody, Valley’s Taireke Davis
Tyarah Woody
Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Hempfield’s Drew Gordon, Franklin Regional’s Madison DeRiggi
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