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Westmoreland County athletes of the week: Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion, Greensburg Central Catholic’s Erica Gribble
Erica Gribble School: Greensburg Central Catholic Class: Sophomore Sport: Basketball Claim to fame: A Division I college prospect who continues to impress, Gribble had another big week for GCC, which is ranked No. 1 in WPIAL Class 2A. She pumped in 23 points in a 62-53 win over Winchester Thurston,...
After 4-1 start, Fox Chapel boys take advantage of break in section play
Getting a 10-day break from Section 2-5A play is something that Fox Chapel coach Zach Skrinjar values. While he is still worried about the Foxes’ two nonsection opponents, Skrinjar enjoys having an opportunity to look at the tape and see where Fox Chapel stands. “It’s a nice mental break not...
Senior joining 100-win club highlights strong season for Bethel Park wrestlers
Mason Kernan, a senior at Bethel Park, came away from the star-studded Powerade holiday wrestling tournament with a seventh-place finish at 139 pounds. Kernan defeated Carter Nogle of Mount St. Joseph (Md.) by a 7-5 score, giving him a 2-2 record in the prestigious national event. It also landed the...
Trio of PIHL all-stars helps Bethel Park remain in contention in Class 3A standings
Three Bethel Park hockey players — forwards Ethan Cooley and Anthony Karner and defenseman Zach Mazzacone — earned all-star status this season. Cooley, Karner and Mazzacone, all seniors, were selected to play for the PIHL Class 3A all-star team. All three were proud of their selections. “It’s a great accomplishment...
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King highlights WCCA swim meet
The Westmoreland County Coaches Association will host its final event of the winter with the swimming and diving championships Friday and Saturday at Derry. Last year, several meet records fell. Returning standout Lily King of Mt. Pleasant, a North Carolina State commit, is worth the price of a ticket. King,...
Rupert siblings maintain family’s swimming tradition at Pine-Richland
There are five siblings in the Rupert family, and each one shares a connection that goes beyond growing up in the same household. All five are swimmers, which has helped develop their bond as brothers and sisters. Three Rupert siblings — Reece, Gavin and Brooke — currently swim together for...
Pine-Richland notebook: Madison Zavasky hits 1,000-point mark
Madison Zavasky joined elite company Jan. 8, becoming just the fourth player in Pine-Richland girls basketball history to reach 1,000 points. She joined Rams all-time leading scorer Amanda Kalin, Carrie Walker Kelly and Kristen Wisse. Zavasky is the first girls basketball player to hit the 1,000-point plateau since 2017 when...
After early setbacks, Plum boys look to right the ship in Section 2-5A
The Plum boys basketball team entered the new year with the momentum of a three-game winning streak. The team averaged nearly 70 points in victories over Freeport, Brentwood and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. That momentum took somewhat of a hit in subsequent Section 2-5A losses to Shaler, Fox...
Norwin’s goal: ‘Swim fast and be hungry’
Norwin’s swimming teams are hoping to take the momentum of a pre-holiday run into the thick of the season schedule. The boys team had a 5-1 record and the girls were 3-3 as WPIAL section play was ramping up. “We (were) heading into the hardest part of the year over...
International wrestlers find home in North Hills program
On the surface, two of North Hills’ top wrestlers don’t appear very similar. But their stories on the mat, and their stories in life, have the pair undeniably tied together. Sophomore Burkhon Sobirjonov and senior Anna Tikhomirova are Eastern European-born, multi-sport student-athletes at North Hills. And while both perhaps didn’t...
North Hills boys basketball’s young roster showing potential
As with any young team, North Hills has dealt with growing pains through the first half of the WPIAL boys basketball season. But there have also been flashes of potential greatness that have the Indians in the hunt in mid-January. Through Jan. 16, North Hills sat at 6-7 and 2-3...
North Allegheny notebook: Tigers wrestlers clinch share of section title
North Allegheny’s boys wrestling team locked up at least a share of the Section 2-3A title on Jan. 17 with a 40-12 win at Seneca Valley. Evan Schomburg (107 pounds) and Kellen Buggey (172) earned pins for the Tigers, who improved to 15-3 overall and 4-0 in section matches. Travis...
Franklin Regional’s Juliano Marion wins consecutive tournaments; Coach to be inducted into HOF
Franklin Regional senior Juliano Marion didn’t let a loss to Ringgold senior Jake Conroy get him down earlier this month. Instead, it inspired him to work harder and get better. Marion spent the past two weekends winning tournaments — Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association and Mid-Winter Mayhem. “It’s pretty impressive to...
Hampton hockey heads in new direction after midseason coaching change
On its way to a fifth consecutive losing season, the Hampton hockey team has made a midseason coaching shift. Assistant Ian Cummings was promoted to replace Buck McKee, whose teams went 6-25 in his one-and-a-half seasons. Cummings, 39, of Hampton was approved by the Hampton hockey club board Jan. 11,...
Defense powering Hampton boys basketball
Three days after Christmas, the Hampton boys basketball team wasn’t feeling very joyful. The Talbots were tied with upset-minded Grove City, 28-28, midway through the third quarter of the Hampton Holiday Tournament championship game. Star senior guard Peter Kramer was in foul trouble and still hadn’t scored a point. So...
Franklin Regional boys win 2OT thriller over Shaler
Uncle Kevin would have been proud. Of a thrilling Franklin Regional win. Of a runaway second overtime by the Panthers in a playoff-like atmosphere. And most of all, of his nephew’s big shot. Franklin Regional guard Fin Hutchison lost his uncle, Kevin Sebunia, who lived three houses down from the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 19, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Friday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Seneca Valley at North Allegheny, ppd. Class 4A Section 2 Lincoln Park 88, Beaver 38 Blackhawk at Hopewell, ppd. Class 3A Section 1 Beaver Falls 57, Riverside 47 Neshannock 84, Freedom 26 Ellwood City at New Brighton, ppd. Section 2...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 20, 2024: Shady Side Academy, Burrell set for key section clash
Snow postponed most of the high school basketball schedule Friday. One of the big openers of the second half of section play is now slated for Saturday afternoon. In Section 3-3A, defending district champion Deer Lakes was perfect in section play in the first half and sits alone in first...
High school roundup for Jan. 19, 2024: Gemma Walker scores 1,000th point as Peters Township fends off Bethel Park in OT
Gemma Walker scored 22 points, hitting the 1,000-point mark for her career, to lead Peters Township to a 59-55 overtime victory over Bethel Park, fending off an upset bid in Section 2-6A girls basketball Friday night. Natalie Wetzel scored a game-high 26 for Peters Township (16-0, 7-0). Sadie Orie scored...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 18, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Thursday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 64, Pine-Richland 47 Section 2 Baldwin 55, Upper St. Clair 54 Class 5A Section 1 Thomas Jefferson 91, Connellsville 27 Class 4A Section 1 Indiana 53, Freeport 44 Section 2 North Catholic 101, Ambridge 51 Section 3 Southmoreland 83,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 19, 2024: Many games PPD but some contests still a go Friday
The second half of section play was set to begin in seven WPIAL boys basketball sections Friday. However a snow storm through the area overnight and through the morning has forced a lot of the high school basketball schedule to be postponed. While there are no head-to-head battles for first...
Baldwin makes section statement with win over Upper St. Clair
Over the last decade, the Mt. Lebanon or Upper St. Clair boys basketball teams have won outright or earned a share of the section championship for 10 straight years. Following a big road win Thursday, you can call Baldwin the new kids on the section-leader block. The Highlanders led for...
High school roundup for Jan. 18, 2024: Iyanna Wade scores 56 in Clairton win; Olivia Terlecki boosts Upper St. Clair
Iyanna Wade poured in 56 points, hitting six 3-pointers, to power Clairton to a 73-55 victory over Winchester Thurston in Section 3-2A girls basketball Thurday night. The Bears (11-2, 4-2) led by seven at halftime and pulled away with a 23-point third quarter. Jasmine Hollins scored 15, Alexis Bansah added...
Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament moved to Saturday, Sunday
Fox Chapel athletic director Michael O’Brien alerted teams competing in the Allegheny County Wrestling Tournament of a schedule change. O’Brien said that due to the expected snowfall, as well as multiple school closings, the tournament has been moved to Saturday and Sunday. Weigh-ins Saturday and Sunday will begin at 10...
Riverview boys basketball works to rebuild early momentum
The Riverview boys basketball team knows there still is time to make a move and get into playoff contention in Section 3-2A. But the room for error is dwindling. The Raiders (6-9, 1-5) can make hay in a big way Friday night as they host section leader Greensburg Central Catholic....
