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Allegheny 7 Offensive Player of the Year Kyle Tipinski finds family, stability at North Catholic
At 18, Kyle Tipinski has overcome a number of obstacles, but he eventually found a stable home environment. It has led to the New Kensington resident and North Catholic High School senior to reach the brink of a major decision: which football scholarship to accept. Tipinski, a key member of...
Burrell hockey displays potential during strong start to season
The Burrell hockey team already has exceeded its win total from last year, which is a sign of the progression since the PIHL season started in October. The Bucs won only three games in 2020-21 but this year have a 5-2 record. It’s a good start, but first-year coach Luke...
Greensburg Central Catholic senior quartet earns all-WPIAL volleyball honors
After falling short of the PIAA playoffs in 2020, the Greensburg Central Catholic girls volleyball team didn’t let it happen again this season. Not that the Centurions were crazy about the final picture — they couldn’t get past the Class A quarterfinals — but if ever a GCC team looked...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 20, 2021
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Monday’s results Nonsection Albert Gallatin 56, Brownsville 52 Jefferson-Morgan 79, Avella 44 Brashear 73, Cornell 59 Carrick 65, Propel Andrew Street 26 Central Catholic 67, Chartiers Valley 51 Elizabeth Forward 69, Clairton 36 West Greene 58, Frazier 53 Hempfield 72, Peters Township 65 Imani Christian...
High school roundup for Dec. 20, 2021: Moon tops Indiana in Class 5A girls showdown
Reilly Sunday had 26 points, eclipsing 1,000 for her career, to lead No. 3 Moon to a 53-50 overtime victory over No. 5 Indiana in a nonsection matchup of undefeated girls basketball teams in Class 5A. Emma Theodorson added 22 points for the Tigers (5-0). Katie Kovalchick (18) and Eve...
Freeport girls basketball fends off Deer Lakes rally in section opener
The Deer Lakes girls basketball team made a furious fourth-quarter comeback at Freeport on Monday in the Section 1-4A opener for both teams. But a 17-point third-quarter lead by Freeport — its largest of the game — was more than the Lancers were able to overcome. The Yellowjackets held on...
Jeannette hires Paulone as new football coach
Thomas Paulone Jr. knows the rich tradition of the Jeannette football program. He played for the Jayhawks, graduating in 2010, and his grandfather, the late Aldo Paulone, hired the late Joe Mucci away from Greensburg Central Catholic in 1968. Paulone, 29, continues the tradition of former Jeannette players to coach...
Sewickley Academy draws WPIAL discipline for promotional video highlighting athletics
In an attempt to boost middle-school enrollment, Sewickley Academy inadvertently ran afoul of PIAA recruiting rules with a multi-part video highlighting the school’s academics, arts and athletics. As one video, there wouldn’t be an issue. But because the three were presented separately, the WPIAL found Sewickley Academy had violated PIAA...
No letdown for Latrobe wrestling team in decisive win over rival Derry
The Latrobe wrestling team could have easily had a letdown Monday in a nonsection match against Derry after a solid performance at the King of the Mountain tournament over the weekend. The Wildcats finished fourth at Central Mountain and left feeling good about themselves. But the leadership on the team...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Dec. 21, 2021: Butler, Pine-Richland boys to square off
Last year, the Pine-Richland boys basketball team finished tied in the loss column with North Allegheny for first place in Section 1-6A. The Rams reached the 6A title game before falling to Upper St. Clair. Part of Pine-Richland’s success in the section was going 2-1 head-to-head against then defending 6A...
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Team of the Week for Dec. 20, 2021
A new basketball season brings hope to all programs, whether they are coming off a successful campaign or hoping to put last season in the rearview mirror. By the looks of the 4-0 start for the Cornell boys basketball team, last season’s mighty struggles are a distant memory. “Last year...
Westmoreland high school notebook: Soccer standout DiFalco believes Duquesne is best fit for him
Some were surprised when Anthony DiFalco signed with Duquesne last week, but the soccer star from Franklin Regional believes he has found the perfect fit. While he had interest from Pitt and Robert Morris, DiFalco went with the Dukes, who finished as the Atlantic 10 runner-up last season. Franklin Regional’s...
Westmoreland Senior Spotlight: Derry’s Tyson Webb
Last season, Derry’s basketball team had a historic year, finishing third in Section 1-4A and capping it off by winning the first playoff game in program history in the preliminary round against Southmoreland. The team that ended last season and the team on the court this season will look vastly...
A-K Valley senior spotlight: Springdale’s Andrew Haus
Andrew Haus Springdale football, soccer Andrew Haus was talked into playing football this fall. A longtime soccer player, Haus saw his brother Matthew excel on the gridiron and thought he would give it a try. As the Springdale goalie the past three seasons, Haus had plenty of experience booting a...
Trib HSSN Boys Basketball Player of the Week for Dec. 20, 2021
While many folks prepare to celebrate Christmas this weekend, there is one local boys basketball team that celebrates a different holiday on game day. For Steel Valley, every time the team hits the court, it’s Valentine’s Day. Junior Makhai Valentine has exploded out of the gates this season, showing a...
High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 19, 2021
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Sunday’s results The Clash at New Castle Laurel 62, Sharon 28 Central Catholic 46, New Castle 40 Shenango vs. Beaver Falls (n) Monday’s schedule Nonsection Albert Gallatin at Brownsville, 7 p.m. Avella at Jefferson-Morgan, 7 p.m. Brashear at Cornell, 7:30 p.m. Carrick at Propel Andrew...
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Team of the Week for week ending Dec. 18, 2021
It has been a great start to the season for traditional girls basketball power Blackhawk. The Cougars are 4-0, winning both of their games this past week. The third victory of the season was special, though. Monday’s win over Rochester gave Blackhawk coach Steve Lodovico win No. 300 in his...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 20, 2021: Early 1st-place basketball clashes
The final week of high school basketball section play in 2021 begins with 30 girls contests slated for Monday. Even though it is early days in section play, five of those contests will be for at least an early share of first place in their respective sections. In Section 3-5A,...
Trib HSSN Girls Basketball Player of the Week for week ending Dec. 18, 2021
The Baldwin girls basketball team won all three games last week to improve to 4-1 overall thanks to the standout scoring from Morgan Altavilla. The senior scored a total of 68 points in the Highlanders victories. Her quick start is hardly a surprise to her coach, Jamal Woodson. “Morgan is...
2021-22 PIHL standings through Dec. 19, 2021
The latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Dec. 19. Team, Wins-Losses-Overtime/Shootout Loss = Total Points Class AAA North Allegheny, 10-1-0 = 20 Peters Township, 9-4-1 = 19 Pine-Richland, 8-2-0 = 16 Baldwin, 5-2-3 = 13 Mt. Lebanon, 5-6-1 = 11 Seneca Valley, 5-4-0 = 10 Upper St. Clair,...
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of Dec. 20, 2021
Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the district, many high school sports team were scurrying for one more win before the “big guy” arrives this week on the Trib High School Sports Network. We have some late stocking stuffers with high school basketball video and audio coverage of...
Gateway notebook: Gators wrestlers place at host invitational
A pair of Gateway wrestlers earned fifth-place medals in the season-opening Eastern Area Invitational Wrestling Tournament on Dec. 10-11. Arontay Heningcamp was fifth at 120 pounds, and Floyd McKenna took fifth at 172 pounds. Heningcamp lost his first match 3-0, but rebounded 4-0 and 3-0 decisions in the consolation round...
Penn Hills Progress notebook: Palumbo places at Gateway tournament
Anthony Palumbo was the top performer for the Penn Hills wrestling team when it opened the season at the Eastern Area Invitational on Dec. 10 at Gateway. The 215-pound senior beat Bethel Park’s Anthony Zaborowski to finish in fifth place at 215 pounds. Palumbo went 4-2 at the tournament with...
Led by 3-sport standout Cutchember, Quaker Valley wrestling sets goals high
Quaker Valley’s wrestling goals for 2021-22 are three-fold. The Quakers aim to win another section title, qualify for the PIAA team tournament and have multiple individual state qualifiers. With 11 returning starters and four Division I prospects, coach Mike Heinl believes all three are attainable. “We want to stay healthy,...
Quaker Valley swimmers excited to carry on last season’s success
The 2020-21 season proved to be a banner year for the Quaker Valley swimming and diving program. The QV girls team won its second consecutive section title and finished 7-0 overall, breaking several team records in the process. And coach John Nemeth is looking for matching results in 2021-22. “We...
