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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...
Penn-Trafford wrestlers get needed win thanks to 2 football players
After an extended and rewarding football season for Joe Enick, the junior probably could have taken a few weeks off before he started the wrestling season. But Enick didn’t want to let his teammates down in a key WPIAL Class 3A Section 1B battle against Plum on Dec. 15. They...
Meets motivate Greater Pittsburgh Allegheny Swim Club members
Luka Stratimirovic was happy to be at practice Wednesday night at the Olympic Health & Swim Club in Penn Hills. Stratimirovic took a year and a half off before returning to the competition with the club team at Pitt and the Greater Pittsburgh Allegheny Swim Club. He was one of...
Pine-Richland swim teams poised for another record-breaking season
The record boards at the Pine-Richland natatorium had plenty of changes after last year with several new school marks set. Many of the record breakers are returning, and the Rams are looking forward to another exciting year in the pool. “I have 16 seniors this year, so it’s going to...
Pine Creek Journal notebook: Football stars put pen to paper
A pair of Pine-Richland football players, Jalen Klemm and Jeremiah Hasley, made their college commitments official during the early national signing day Wednesday. Klemm signed his letter of intent with Kansas State and Hasley signed with Duke. Klemm, an offensive lineman, committed to Kansas State on Dec. 9, choosing the...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 18, 2021
Boys Saturday’s results WPIAL Class 5A Section 3 Gateway 84, McKeesport 59 Nonsection Allderdice at North Hills, ppd. Ellwood City 56, Blackhawk 35 Erie 64, Shady Side Academy 52 Uniontown 68, Connellsville 60 Tournaments The Clash at New Castle Franklin 57, Aliquippa 48 Neshannock 71, Youngstown East (OH) 40 Quaker...
High school roundup for Dec. 18, 2021: Mt. Lebanon girls basketball wins 6A showdown
Gina Smith, Payton Collins and Tori Pettko had 10 points each to lead No. 3 Mt. Lebanon to a 42-37 nonsection girls basketball victory over No. 4 Norwin in a matchup of ranked teams Saturday. Mt. Lebanon (4-0) led by three at halftime in a game that was tight throughout....
