High School category, Page 163
Trib 10: No. 1 boys team stays atop rankings with big win
While we can all hope that the arctic air soon exits the area, there was some change in both the boys and girls Trib 10 basketball rankings this week. On the boys side, Montour picked up a big win in a battle of power-ranked teams when it defeated Chartiers Valley...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania girls high school basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2025
Three teams slipped out and one team on top dropped down a rung this past week in the Trib HSSN girls basketball state rankings. Upper Dublin in Class 6A, Erie Cathedral Prep in 5A and Elk County Catholic in A all lost their spot in the state Top 5 with...
Trib HSSN Pennsylvania high school boys basketball rankings for Jan. 22, 2025
Much like the bitter cold temperatures through the state, the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings were nearly frozen in time from a week ago. Some like Imhotep Charter, Hershey and Valley View each lost a game last week but were able to maintain their spot in the weekly Top...
Jim Render, Charlie Batch, Zack Washington Sr. selected to National H.S. Football Hall of Fame
A coaching great and two former star playmakers from the WPIAL are headed for the National High School Football Hall of Fame. Longtime Upper St. Clair coach Jim Render, quarterback Charlie Batch of Steel Valley and running back Zack Washington Sr. of Jeannette are among 33 inductees who will be...
After super start, Franklin Regional girls realize more work lies ahead
A perfect 6 for 6 through the first half of its Section 1-5A schedule, the Franklin Regional girls basketball team breathed a little easier but remained guarded as it collectively glanced at the standings. There still was plenty of work to be done. First place is a precious place to...
Straight shooter sparks Montour to section win over Chartiers Valley
Montour’s Colton Straight had a first quarter to remember, yet his buzzer-beater after halftime was the shot Chartiers Valley surely won’t forget. Straight won’t either. His deep 3-pointer with zeros on the third-quarter clock helped spark a winning run Tuesday night as No. 1 Montour pulled away from No. 2...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 21, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Tuesday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Fox Chapel 66, Pine-Richland 60 (OT) Seneca Valley 53, North Allegheny 50 Butler 51, North Hills 39 Woodland Hills 59, New Castle 52 Section 2 Upper St. Clair 65, Canon-McMillan 19 Mt. Lebanon 50, Central Catholic 48 Hempfield 52, Connellsville...
A-K Valley girls basketball notebook: Deer Lakes surpasses win total from past 2 seasons combined
Deer Lakes girls basketball rolled past South Allegheny on Monday, winning the Section 2-3A contest 54-32 for its 11th victory of the season. The Lancers, with a mix of veteran talent and newcomers giving the program a spark, have surpassed their win total — nine — for the previous two...
Westmoreland County girls basketball notebook: Balance, depth key factors in Penn-Trafford’s unbeaten run
Penn-Trafford began the week as one of only three undefeated girls basketball teams in the WPIAL. While the unblemished run has been impressive, it isn’t altogether surprising to the team doing the winning. Veteran coach John Giannikas, who is in his 18th season leading the Warriors (16-0, 8-0), thought last...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 22, 2025: Hampton, Penn Hills to meet in critical confrontation
The recent bone-chilling weather forced some of the earlier district basketball games to be bumped to Wednesday. While the dangerous chill continues outside, the action on the court heats up in the chase for first place in Section 2-5A boys basketball. Penn Hills (6-7), Kiski Area (7-6) and Hampton (9-6)...
Mt. Lebanon fights back to knock off Central Catholic, earn signature win
After looking at his team’s results this season, Mt. Lebanon boys basketball coach Joey David told his team they needed a signature victory. Following an upset of No. 4 Central Catholic on Tuesday, the Blue Devils’ resume received a big boost. Sophomore Santino Fiumara beat his man down the right...
High school roundup for Jan. 21, 2025: Baldwin keeps pace with win over Peters Township
Max Marzina scored 16 points as Baldwin kept pace with South Fayette atop Section 3-5A boys basketball with a 61-57 victory over Peters Township on Tuesday. Evan Golvash had 11 points and Matt Schenk added 10 for the Highlanders (14-1, 6-1). Nick McCullough scored 13 points and Jake Wetzel had...
Southmoreland turns to former Yough star Dustin Shoaf, 23, to lead football program
Dustin Shoaf hasn’t taken a handoff like this since college. Just a couple of months ago, the former standout running back was lending his expertise as an assistant coach at Jeannette, which made a surprise run to the WPIAL Class A semifinals. Now, the 23-year-old is the head coach at...
Hempfield high school boys basketball coach resigns amid investigation
Less than a week after Hempfield Area announced an investigation into boys high school basketball coach Bill Swan, he has resigned from his coaching duties. Swan was placed on paid administrative leave from his coaching and guidance counselor positions Jan. 14 as the district investigated an allegation that school officials...
Penn-Trafford boys rout Albert Gallatin for 3rd win in row
The first time Penn-Trafford played Albert Gallatin, the Warriors could not seal the deal, watching a late lead fade in a one-point loss on the road. In the rematch, the Warriors stuck the landing — and won by 20. Not only did the Warriors show their depth — 11 players...
Latrobe names former assistant Tom McIntyre as new football coach
The Greater Latrobe School Board on Tuesday voted 8-0 to hire Tom McIntyre, offensive coordinator for three years under former football head coach Ron Prady, to succeed Prady in leading the varsity program. McIntyre replaced Prady, who resigned after three seasons and leading the Wildcats back to prominence. Latrobe made...
High school wrestling notebook: WPIAL section titles on line
This is the final week of WPIAL Class 3A and 2A section competition. That’s because the WPIAL team tournament begins Monday with preliminary-round matches. However, there could be a few teams scrambling to meet the seven dual-meet minimum to qualify for the playoffs. The top two teams in each of...
Trib HSSN high school wrestling rankings for Jan. 21, 2025
Team rankings Class 3A Team (Record), Last week 1. Connellsville (4-1), 1 2. Franklin Regional (12-0), 2 3. Norwin (12-0), 3 4. Thomas Jefferson (9-0), 10 5. Bethel Park (8-1), 4 6. Fox Chapel (9-2), 5 7. Latrobe (5-3), 6 8. North Allegheny (13-2), 7 9. Kiski Area (12-4), 8...
Deer Lakes honors 1985 state champ girls basketball team
Forty years have passed since Deer Lakes brought home the Alle-Kiski Valley’s first and only PIAA girls basketball championship. The Lancers defeated Palmyra from District 3 for the championship in comeback fashion 45-43 on March 29, 1985. Deer Lakes rolled through an undefeated postseason to capture WPIAL and state gold....
5 WPIAL quarterbacks named as finalists for Willie Thrower Award
The WPIAL’s leading passer, two district champions and a quarterback with more than 6,000 career yards were among the finalists revealed Tuesday for the Willie Thrower Award. The annual award honors the top high school quarterback in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This year’s finalists are Peters Township’s Nolan DiLucia, North Catholic’s Joey...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 20, 2025
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s results Class 2A Section 2 Sewickley Academy 53, Brentwood 51 Section 4 OLSH 72, Western Beaver 30 Nonsection Avella 79, Mapletown 37 Beaver 93, Sto-Rox 55 Beaver County Christian 54, Environmental Charter 43 McGuffey 63, Carmichaels 34 Aquinas Academy at Propel Montour, ppd. Cameron (WV)...
High school roundup for Jan. 20, 2025: Geibel Catholic outlasts Clairton in battle of big-time scorers
In a matchup of two of the top scorers in WPIAL girls basketball and a battle for first place in Section 2-A, Emma Larkin led Geibel Catholic to a 65-62 overtime victory over Iyanna Wade and Clairton on Monday night. Larkin scored 38 points, including the go-ahead basket in the...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 21, 2025: Montour, Chartiers Valley to battle for top spot
If there is any action to be had on what is expected to be a bone-chilling Tuesday, there are some red-hot matchups worth bundling up for. The top two teams in the latest Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings collide for a second time this season when No. 1 Montour hosts...
After seeing big lead evaporate, Penn-Trafford girls find extra gear to top Latrobe
With Latrobe fast on their bumper and their 18-point lead shaved to one, the Penn-Trafford girls basketball team did the only thing they could to quell the situation in the third quarter: They got mad. “Coach Chuck (Fontana) always talks about us being relentless,” Lady Warriors guard Torrie DeStefano said....
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for Jan. 20, 2025Video
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week – Elizabeth Forward Warriors Coach: Nolan Larry (third season) Record: 5-1 in Section 3-4A, 12-3 overall #Earned: Elizabeth Forward is one of three boys basketball teams in the hunt for the Section 3-4A title along with Belle Vernon and Derry. The Warriors...
