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PIAA concerned with rising ejection rates among boys soccer players, coaches
The PIAA was optimistic that the rising number of player and coach ejections would subside statewide after adding a two-game suspension in 2020 for the most egregious unsportsmanlike acts. Two years later, that optimism has waned, especially when it comes to boys soccer. The PIAA counted 338 ejections this fall...
PIHL standings through Dec. 4, 2022
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday: Team – Wins – Losses – Overtime/Shootout Loss = Total Points Class 3A Seneca Valley, 7-1-1 = 15 North Allegheny, 7-2-1 = 15 Peters Township, 6-1-0 = 12 Central Catholic, 6-2-0 = 12 Cathedral Prep, 6-4-0 = 12 Baldwin,...
High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 4, 2022
High Schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Sunday’s results Brownsville Tournament Our Lady of the Sacred Heart 63, Beth-Center 18 Midland Classic Blackhawk 62, Rochester 22 East Liverpool (Ohio) 69, Ambridge 35 Lincoln Park 70, Montour 50 North Catholic Tournament Devon Prep 58, Imani Christian 52 North Catholic 85, Monsignor Scanlan (N.Y.)...
Westmoreland high school notebook: Mt. Pleasant’s King in top form
Mt. Pleasant’s Lily King is one of the best returning swimmers in the WPIAL this season. The sophomore looks to be in top form. King qualified for the 2024 Olympic Trials after an impressive time in the 50-meter freestyle at the Toyota U.S. Open Championships at Greensboro Aquatic Center in...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Isabella DePalma
Last season, Derry’s softball team turned in one of the more memorable performances of the first round of the WPIAL playoffs. After struggling to a 3-10 overall record in the regular season, Derry nearly knocked off a Southmoreland team that went 14-5, losing by a score of 5-4. “We knew...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Riverview’s Brionna Long
With a roster full of talented, experienced players, the Riverview girls basketball team is ready to take on the challenge of making the WPIAL playoffs for the 13th time in the past 14 seasons. The Raiders will count on the low-post presence of senior forward Brionna Long to help make...
After wholesale changes, new coach excited to see what Chartiers Valley girls can do
The Chartiers Valley girls basketball team in 2022-23 will definitely look different than it has the past four seasons both on the court and on the bench. That may even be an understatement. The past four seasons have gone tremendously well for the Colts. Under the direction of longtime coach...
Gateway wrestlers aim for postseason success
Arontay Heningcamp broke out last year for the Gateway wrestling team. After winning just five of 11 matches as a sophomore, he rose to the occasion and went 25-11 at 113 pounds and qualified for WPIALs where he produced a 2-2 mark. Now, as a new season ramps up, the...
Gateway’s Hunter Raymer ready to defend WPIAL swimming title
Hunter Raymer entered his high school freshman season last December already experienced in a number of high-level club swim meets. So when it came time to deliver at the WPIAL championships in early March, he was ready. And he was golden. Raymer, also a prominent member of the local Racer-X...
After showing flashes last season, Chartiers Valley boys look to return to contention
Two seasons ago, the Chartiers Valley boys basketball team was a WPIAL finalist. The Colts went 22-4 with that fourth loss a defeat at the hands of New Castle in the district title game. That group was led by Brayden Reynolds, now at Farleigh Dickinson, and had a senior class...
South Hills Record girls basketball preview: Teams look to continue to build
Basketball season is underway. Here’s a look at the three girls teams in the South Hills Record coverage area: Baldwin Baldwin lost a big part of last year’s team when leading scorer Morgan Altavilla graduated in the spring. A highly energetic 5-foot-6 guard and four-year varsity starter, Altavilla led the...
South Hills Record boys basketball preview: Baldwin boys thinking big
Basketball season is underway. Here’s a look at the three boys teams in the South Hills Record coverage area: Baldwin Baldwin boys basketball coach Jeff Ackermann has lofty expectations for 2022-23. “Our goals this year are to continue to move the program forward,” Ackermann said. “We want to compete for...
Sewickley Academy boys look to compete in tough section
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team is a member of Section 1-2A again this season, but the section itself has a different feel to it. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart won the section title last season then went on to capture WPIAL and PIAA championships and finish with a...
Quaker Valley boys flying under radar after massive graduation losses
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team faces a tall order in 2022-23. The Quakers are the defending WPIAL Class 4A and Section 2-4A champions. They posted a 14-0 section record and 27-1 overall mark last season after advancing to the PIAA championship game. It was a banner season to say...
Penn-Trafford wrestlers in good position with mix of youth, experience
When A.J. Brentzel took over the Penn-Trafford wrestling program in 2019, his goal was to rebuild the program. And now he leaves the program in better shape than he got it. Brentzel passes to coaching torch to assistant coach Travis McKillop this season, and the 30-year-old looks to continue the...
Penn-Trafford notebook: Loughner stars for hockey team
Senior Nate Loughner scored two goals and had an assist as Penn-Trafford rallied to a 5-2 victory against Mars in a PIHL Class 2A game on Nov. 28. Garrett Rechtorik and Xavier Solomon added second-period goals to break a 1-1 tie. Loughner and Chase Bonson added goals in the third...
With an assist from football team, Penn Hills wrestling gets numbers boost
Dom Frollo looks around the wrestling room at Penn Hills and is happy with an opportunity to mentor young wrestlers. Thanks to the effort of Penn Hills football coach Charles Morris, the Indians were able to beef their roster up to 17 kids. “It’s different,” said Frollo, who is a...
Penn Hills track team looks to build confidence during indoor season
Lee Zelkowitz is excited to get the track team moving through the indoor season. Practice was scheduled to start Dec. 5, and the Indians hope to utilize the season to build confidence and capitalize with some strong performances. Zelkowitz emphasized the goal is getting everyone ready for the outdoor championships...
Pitt senior to coach Shaler swim teams
Maddie London believed she had something to offer the athletes on the Shaler swim team. The current Pitt swimmer has had many experiences with coaching and hopes to make a positive impact for the Titans. London, a native of Collierville, Tenn., started her swimming career at Arkansas before transferring to...
Shaler girls bring exciting mix of young prospects, proven talent
The Shaler girls basketball program is excited to have an influx of sophomores ready to contribute at the varsity level. Coach Cornelious Nesbit is also excited he doesn’t have to rush their development, either. Shaler will feature 5-foot-9 senior guard Haley Kostorick, a Clarion commit, and 5-11 senior forward Mackenzie...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 3, 2022
High Schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Saturday’s results Aquinas Academy Tournament Cheswick Christian Academy 52, Pittsburgh Christian Academy 47 Aquinas Academy 71, Hillcrest Christian 40 Armstrong Tournament Grove City 65, Geibel 51 Armstrong 58, Kiski Area 37 Baldwin/Peters Township Tournament Baldwin 69, Altoona 56 Chartiers Valley 68, Peters Township 39 Brentwood...
High school roundup for Nov. 3, 2022: Hampton wins at buzzer; OLSH sets state record
Peter Kramer hit a shot at the buzzer to give Hampton a 76-74 overtime win over the host team in the championship game of the North Hills Tournament on Saturday. Kramer had 34 points while Breenan Murray scored 22 points for the Talbots (2-0). Royce Parham led North Hills (1-1)...
Defense fuels Norwin boys past Uniontown in tournament final
Norwin is trying to develop a defensive identity early in the season. The fact that said development has come with two wins in two games is a bonus that second-year coach Lance Maha will gladly take. “We want to be a good halfcourt defensive team,” Maha said. “When we share...
George Guido: New basketball coaches debut across Alle-Kiski Valley
The start of the high school basketball season Friday featured a number of coaches making their debuts with their respective teams and the advanced start of the season itself. Albie Fletcher, assistant coach to the departed Terence Parham and longtime youth coach in the community, made his debut as Deer...
Freeport boys basketball team pounces early, beats Valley in Tip-Off Classic
A nightmarish first quarter for Valley on Saturday led to Freeport’s first boys basketball victory of the season, 55-33. The Vikings went scoreless in the first quarter as Freeport jumped out to a 20-0 lead. But the teams were nearly even for the rest of the game. Brady Sullivan led...
