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Greensburg Central Catholic softball standout beats odds, makes Division I college choice
Emma Henry said becoming a Division I college softball prospect was mind over matter. “I wouldn’t say I really had realized it, but it was more of a mindset thing for me,” Henry said. “I just thought, if I work really hard, the right opportunity would come my way. It’s...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 2, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s results Class 2A Section 2 Bishop Canevin 71, Nazareth Prep 58 Class A Section 3 Hillel Academy at St. Joseph, ppd. Tuesday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. Central Catholic at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at New Castle,...
High school roundup for Jan. 2, 2023: Undefeated Lincoln Park girls win section opener
Maddie Syka scored 22 points to lead Lincoln Park to a 54-49 victory over West Allegheny in Section 4-5A girls basketball Monday night. It was the section opener for Lincoln Park (9-0, 1-0), which opened the season with eight nonsection wins. Ava Henke scored 16 points and Olivia Ginocchi had...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Jan. 3, 2023: Big section matchups in boys hoops
A belated Happy New Year to high school sports fans everywhere. The WPIAL has decided to ring in 2023 in a special way, with plenty of early season section showdowns in boys basketball set for Tuesday. There are four matchups set between Trib HSSN Top 5 teams, including a pair...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Ashley Smith, Greensburg Salem
Last year, Greensburg Salem’s girls basketball team rolled to a 9-1 start. Despite having only one loss, the team suffered its biggest in a game against Franklin Regional when sophomore center Kaitlyn Mankins suffered a season-ending injury. Mankins is back for her junior season, and senior point guard Ashley Smith...
50 years and counting: Phil Porterfield enjoys being ‘Voice of the Vikings’
When Phil Porterfield was in high school at Mt. Pleasant, he hoped to be a radio disc jockey. So when late Mt. Pleasant athletic director Sam Freed was looking for a public address announcer for football games, Porterfield thought he would give it a try. Little did the then-junior know...
Penn-Trafford’s Olivia Pepple shines in early season games
One of the top backcourt players in the area, Penn-Trafford junior Olivia Pepple scored 19 points to help lead the Warriors to a 71-50 win over Albert Gallatin in a Section 3-5A game, then scored 21, including five in overtime, in a 46-38 win over Kiski Area last week. Pepple...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Caity Stec, Springdale
Now that all the presents are unwrapped, high school basketball is back and ready to dig into section play. Springdale began the pre-holiday portion of its schedule by winning two of its first three games, and among the talented players on the roster is senior center and captain Caity Stec....
Kiski Area’s Flanagan captures Pennsylvania Junior Gold Pin Club tournament title
Veronica Flanagan went into the Pennsylvania Junior Gold Pin tournament determined to take home the trophy. After finishing second in the tournament on three straight attempts, the Kiski Area sophomore knew what needed to be done. “My mindset was to walk out of there as the winner,” Flanagan said. “I...
High school sports schedule for Jan. 2, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Class A Section 3 Hillel Academy at St. Joseph, 7:30 p.m. Girls Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 Butler at Seneca Valley, 7:30 p.m. Hempfield at Pine-Richland, 7:30 p.m. North Allegheny at Norwin, 7:30 p.m. Section 2 Baldwin at Mt. Lebanon, 7:30 p.m....
Trib HSSN boys basketball rankings for week of Jan. 1, 2023
Class 6A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. New Castle, 8-0, 1 2. Butler, 8-1, 2 3. Central Catholic, 3-4, 3 4. Mt. Lebanon, 5-4, 5 5. Norwin, 6-2, 4 Out: none Class 5A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. Chartiers Valley, 10-0, 4 2. Penn Hills, 4-2, 1 3. Mars, 6-1,...
George Guido: Highlands-Hampton boys basketball showdown early highlight for 2023
Happy New Year to all our readers. The new year looks particularly interesting for what might be coming on the high school sports scene. It won’t take long for the biggest event of the young calendar year to take place. Highlands will host Hampton in a boys basketball game Tuesday...
WPIAL girls basketball rankings for week of Jan. 1, 2023
Class 6A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. Norwin, 8-1, 1 2. Upper St. Clair, 6-2, 2 3. North Allegheny, 4-2, 3 4. Peters Township, 8-2, 5 5. Mt. Lebanon, 6-3, 4 Out: none Class 5A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. McKeesport, 8-1, 2 2. South Fayette, 8-2, 1 3. Penn-Trafford,...
Norwin’s Anna DeFazio to run at St. Francis (Pa.)
What were your goals when you were 8 years old? Anna DeFazio said she eyed a college track and field career at that age. Yes, she was that determined to run down her dream. She never took her eyes off the road and now, she has achieved her goal. The...
Trib HSSN’s Top 22 Stories of 2022
The year 2022 brought plenty of success for Western Pennsylvania high school sports teams, whether it was on the field, court, mat, ice or pool. There were state championship triumphs, WPIAL championship upsets and numerous other tales of success. As has become a year-end tradition, Trib HSSN winds down the...
Westmoreland County’s top 10 sports stories of 2022
There were thrilling wins. There were gut-wrenching losses. Records were set and broken. The 2022 local sports year had breakthrough moments and dominating performances, first-time champions, veteran leaders and next-level talent. Teams and individuals left their mark in a tapestry of memories. Here are the top 10 local sports stories...
Alle-Kiski Valley’s top 10 sports stories of 2022
The year 2022 will long be remembered for many monumental happenings, from A-K Valley athletes’ accomplishments to championship performances and teams bringing home gold at the district, regional and state levels. Athletes again were able to pay off many hours of dedication and determination to not only reach but to...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 30, 2022
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Friday’s results Avella Tournament Seventh place South Side 41, Propel Montour 17 Fifth place Western Beaver 54, Avella 41 Third place McGuffey 59, Burgettstown 45 Championship Fort Cherry 59, Chartiers-Houston 36 Brooke (WV) Tournament Championship Armstrong 50, Hampshire (WV) 44 Carolina Lowcountry Invitational Allderdice 64,...
High school roundup for Dec. 30, 2022: Penn Hills hands 1st loss to Highlands in thriller
Julian Dugger hit 1 of 2 free throws with one second left to lead Penn Hills to a 43-42 victory over Highlands at the Central Valley Roundball Classic on Friday, handing the Golden Rams their first loss of the season. Daemar Kelly led Penn Hills (4-2) with 17 points. Bradyn...
West Allegheny’s Ty Watters, Waynesburg’s Rocco Welsh only WPIAL wrestlers to win Powerade titles
Can the Powerade Wrestling Tournament get any tougher? Tournament director Frank Vulcano Jr. said in the past he would like to have the toughest event in the country. He might have achieved it. If the 56th annual tournament at Canon-McMillan wasn’t the toughest, it sure was close to the perennially...
North Allegheny’s Boyd, Central Catholic’s Gonzalez, Sullivan earn Class 6A all-state honors
Three underclassmen who helped their football teams reach the WPIAL Class 6A championship game were recognized for their efforts Friday. Central Catholic juniors Peter Gonzalez and Cole Sullivan and North Allegheny junior Khiryn Boyd were selected to the Pa. Football Writers Class 6A all-state team. North Allegheny defeated Central Catholic,...
Pine-Richland’s Ryan Palmieri, Jon LeDonne tabbed state’s Class 5A player, coach of the year
Ryan Palmieri was at his best on the state’s biggest stage, and Friday he was recognized for his efforts. The Pine-Richland senior quarterback, who accounted for four touchdowns in leading the Rams to a 28-14 win over Imhotep Charter in the PIAA Class 5A championship game, was named the state’s...
Brentwood’s Kevin Kissel retires after 40 years on sideline
Kevin Kissel is considered a Brentwood institution, particularly in the high school football program. Kissel, 66, has been coaching football for 40 years, or much more than half his life. After working 14 seasons as an assistant (from 1983-96), Kissel has been the Spartans’ head coach for the past 26...
5 Aliquippa players among 12 WPIAL athletes picked for Class 4A all-state football team
The Aliquippa football team made its annual trip to the WPIAL championship game this fall and proceeded to roll all the way to the PIAA final, again. After finishing 13-1 and adding another WPIAL championship to the school’s trophy case, Aliquippa garnered some individual honors Friday, as five players were...
Freeport defense clamps down on Obama Academy in second half, keys victory
Down by 12 with 16 seconds left in the first half, the Freeport boys basketball team welcomed the halftime break to change strategy. The adjustments worked, as the Yellowjackets held Obama Academy to 15 points in the second half to register a 50-43 victory Thursday night in the Freeport Holiday...
