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Gateway swimmers working hard to build foundation for rest of season
A busy few weeks in December with five dual meets produced WPIAL cuts for members of the Gateway boys and girls swim teams as they settled into work they hope pays dividends in the new year. Extended workouts over the holidays, Gators head swimming and diving coach Glenn Raymer said,...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley boys notch quality wins
Catching up with area highlights from the past month: The game was billed as the “Showdown at North Allegheny” and Quaker Valley’s Nick Cohen definitely showed up. Cohen, a 5-11, 155-pound sophomore guard, scored 26 points in leading the Quakers to a 64-27 nonsection win Dec. 13 against Brentwood. Cohen...
As Penn-Trafford wrestlers get healthy, optimism grows
Penn-Trafford wrestling coach Travis McKillop said he feels good about his squad despite a 2-4 record to start the season. Injuries have slowed the team’s progress. The Warriors opened the season by finishing third at the Hickory Invitational and followed that by defeating Plum in a Section 9-3A match, 38-26....
Penn-Trafford notebook: Sean Goodman’s hat trick sparks hockey team
Penn-Trafford rebounded from its loss to Hempfield by defeating Wheeling Park in Class 2A PIHL action. The Warriors (12-2) had 36 points and held a one-point lead on the Spartans (11-2) for the top spot in the standings. Penn-Trafford had its 10-game winning streak halted Dec. 22 by the Spartans,...
From penalty box to policy briefs, Sewickley Academy junior has passion for hockey, law
Max Kopf, a 6-foot, 170-pound junior forward on the fledgling Sewickley Academy hockey team, is known for his hard work and dedication both on and off the ice. “When Max plays to his identity, he is a strong positional player who uses his body and stick effectively and is willing...
Sewickley Academy girls ready to bring high-energy style to heart of section schedule
Sewickley Academy won its Section 1-A opener in girls basketball with a 47-39 victory against Eden Christian Academy. Mikaela Mbandi, a 6-foot freshman forward, sparked the Panthers with 17 points in the mid-December game. “I loved our energy,” Sewickley coach Rob Shazer said. “We didn’t shoot the ball great, but...
Sewickley Academy boys roll into new year undefeated
The month of December was a festive one for the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team. Sewickley was one of the most dominant teams in the WPIAL, storming to an 8-0 record, winning by an average score of 70-32 and retaining the No. 1 ranking in Class 2A by Trib HSSN....
Quaker Valley athletes make college choices in wide variety of sports
Quaker Valley’s college signings for 2025-26 hit double figures in December. A total of 10 senior athletes at QV finalized their college commitments last month including Todd Kagle (Frostburg State baseball), Meredith Fallgren (Christopher Newport lacrosse), Bruce Anderchak (Mercyhurst wrestling), River Capek (Haverford cross country and track and field) and...
5 Quaker Valley standouts among players chosen for PIHL all-star games
They are considered among the cream of the crop of high school hockey players in Western Pennsylvania. And the PIHL all-star selection committee confirmed it. Among the league’s all-stars this season are Quaker Valley’s Luke Koehler, Max Modrovich, Jace Vasbinder, Matthias Lezama and Ian Lorang in Class A; Sewickley Academy’s...
Maryland recruit Mimi Thiero resetting Quaker Valley’s record books
Quaker Valley senior Mimi Thiero celebrated twice. Thiero netted 28 points Dec. 15 against Sto-Rox to become the all-time leading scorer in Quaker Valley girls basketball history. QV defeated the Vikings, 65-18, in a Section 1-3A game. “Mimi is undoubtedly a special player,” QV coach Ken Johns said. “Her impact...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 10, 2026
High schools Basketball Boys Saturday’s results PBC Legends Classic At Ambridge Ambridge 69, Sto-Rox 67 (OT) Bishop Canevin 63, West Mifflin 35 Hopewell 74, Springdale 68 (OT) OLSH 53, Brashear 25 Quaker Valley 60, Seton LaSalle 43 Shady Side Academy vs. Northgate, (n) Thomas Jefferson 71, Ellwood City 51 The...
High school roundup for Jan. 10, 2026: Juliette Leroux hits 1,000 points as South Fayette claims another statement win
Juliette Leroux scored 31 points to reach 1,000 for her career, leading Trib HSSN Class 5A No. 1 South Fayette to a 70-32 nonsection girls basketball victory over Class 6A No. 1 Norwin on Saturday. Lailah Wright added 18 points for the Lions (14-1). Aubrey Graney paced the Knights (10-2)...
Baker, Horwat become 3-time champs, Norwin makes history, Brown wins showdown at WCCA meet
It was a big day for Burrell senior Cam Baker, Derry junior Mason Horwat and the Norwin wrestling program. Baker and Horwat became the 49th and 50th three-time champions at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association wrestling tournament Saturday at Greensburg Salem High School. Horwat, one of three Trojans to...
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Mt. Pleasant’s Olivia Kovach and Derry’s Mason Keesecker
Olivia Kovach School: Mt. Pleasant Class: Senior Sport: Gymnastics Claim to fame: With a score of 37.65, Kovach won the advanced division title at the Happy New Year Gymnastics Invitational at Kiski Area. She also was first on the uneven bars (9.5) and floor exercise (9.5), while finishing second on...
Baldwin, Canon-McMillan win competitive spirit state titles
Baldwin and Canon-McMillan won state titles at the PIAA competitive spirit championships Saturday in Johnstown. Baldwin took the top spot in the 3A Large Varsity division with 89.7 points, finishing just ahead of Norwin (88.5), Hempfield (86.8) and North Allegheny (82.5). Canon-McMillan won the 3A Small Varsity division with 92.2...
Westmoreland high school notebook: Greensburg CC’s Gribble set to join elite group
A career-long quest for another milestone could happen this week for Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball standout Erica Gribble. A lot of players score 1,000 points in their four-year window of court time. But far fewer get to 2,000. The senior point guard and Richmond commit is within 26 points...
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 11, 2026
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN girls basketball rankings: Class 6A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. Norwin, 10-2, 1 2. Canon-McMillan, 10-3, 2 3. Seneca Valley, 7-5, 4 4. Pine-Richland, 8-5, 5 5. Upper St. Clair, 5-7, NR Out: Hempfield (9-4, 3) Class 5A 1. South Fayette, 14-1,...
WPIAL boys basketball rankings for week ending Jan. 11, 2026
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings: Class 6A Rank, Team, W-L, Last 1. New Castle, 11-0, 1 2. Central Catholic, 12-1, 2 3. Upper St. Clair, 12-1, 3 4. Mt. Lebanon, 10-3, 5 5. North Hills, 10-3, NR Out: Norwin (8-6, 4) Class 5A 1....
McDowell uses strong 3rd quarter to take down Montour
McDowell’s balanced offensive attack and 24-point third quarter overwhelmed Montour on Saturday, as the Trojans surged to a 76-41 victory at the Montour Athletic Center. The Trojans had three players with double figures, with Liam Marsh spearheading the offense with 18 points and three 3-pointers. Robbie Kwiatek delivered 16 points,...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Kiski Area’s Gianna DeVito, Valley’s Baxter Diehm
Gianna DeVito School: Kiski Area Class: Senior Sport: Basketball Claim to fame: DeVito opened the week by scoring 18 points in a 56-29 Section 2-5A win over West Mifflin on Monday. She followed that with 22 points in a 58-46 win against Serra Catholic on Wednesday. Monday’s win helped keep...
WCCA finals feature possible preview of PIAA tournament
The PIAA wrestling tournament is still two months away, but the finals at the 73rd Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association tournament Saturday be a preview to state competition. There are at least three finals that could eventually be rematches in Hershey. • At 121 pounds: Norwin junior Landon Sidun against Penn-Trafford...
Norwin notebook: Hockey team making strides
The Norwin hockey team has more wins already than it had all of last season. The Knights, who had one win last year, defeated Baldwin, 4-2, to improve to 2-7-1. Cal Costantino had a goal and two assists, Zayn Zeravica added two assists and Mason Hohman, Jonah Andrykovitch and Brody...
Road to more wins starts at the free-throw line for Penn Hills girls
Penn Hills 5-foot-11 sophomore guard Malaya Middleton believes she and her teammates know the formula for winning Section 1-5A basketball games. The Indians need to make sure they have all of the right variables in place. What Penn Hills has found in close contests is that the Indians haven’t been...
Penn Hills boys hungry to pile up wins
Calix Clark doesn’t want to visit any of the big-box pizza places for his reward for getting 10 rebounds. The Penn Hills 6-foot-2 guard/forward wants his pepperoni and mushroom pie to be as authentic as possible. “I want it to be from a homestyle place,” Clark said. “I need a...
Norwin girls basketball alumni starring on college hardwood
One might be hard-pressed to find a high school girls basketball program with so many players in the college game. Norwin has talent scattered across the NCAA landscape, local and out of state, and those players are making their marks this winter. Here is a look at some of those...
