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A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Apollo-Ridge’s Tyler Bartell
At 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, Apollo-Ridge senior Tyler Bartell is an imposing figure on the basketball court, not just to opposing players but to his own teammates in practice. “Everyone is scared to come down low when I’m in the paint,” he said. When asked why even his teammates are...
Trib HSSN Head of the Class 2024: Football players of the year in each classification
Back in the day, when students did well in the classroom, they were moved to the front of the class. Like a gold star on the forehead, the tradition continues as Trib HSSN is once again moving that prized student to the head of the class. There were plenty of...
High school sports scores, schedules for Dec. 15, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Monday’s schedule Class 6A Section 2 Norwin at Imani Christian, 7:30 p.m. Class 4A Section 1 Freeport at North Catholic, 7:30 p.m. Class 3A Section 2 Carlynton at McGuffey, 7:30 p.m. Nonsection Apollo-Ridge at Homer-Center, 7:30 p.m. Brownsville at Monessen, 7 p.m. California at Charleroi, 7:30...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Dec. 16, 2024
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the devices in the house, there was plenty of stirring as section play in WPIAL boys and girls basketball and wrestling continues on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Our stocking stuffers for you are WPIAL and District 6 boys and girls...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Dec. 16, 2024: Avonworth, Shady Side Academy set for rematch
Over the last two girls basketball seasons, Avonworth and Shady Side Academy have built up a rivalry based on success. In each of the last two seasons, the Antelopes have won the Section 2-3A title while the Bulldogs captured the Section 3-3A crown. In 2023, Avonworth defeated Shady Side Academy...
PIHL standings through Dec. 15, 2024
Here are the latest 2024-25 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday. The point system in the PIHL this year gives three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime win and one point for an overtime loss. Class 3A Team – Wins – Losses – Overtime Wins-Overtime...
Latrobe runner Skatell chooses Lehigh
Named after a band called “Emerson Drive,” Latrobe senior Emerson Skatell is in perfect rhythm with her college choice. Skatell signed a national letter of intent to run track and cross country at NCAA Division I Lehigh of the Patriot League. “When I went on my official visit, the team...
Quaker Valley boys find stride in early season tournaments
It was tournament time for the Quaker Valley’s boys basketball team in the first week of the season. The Quakers swept through the Lake Ethel Classic held Dec. 6-7 at Derry, rolling past Class 5A Laurel Highlands, 65-29, and Class 4A Derry, 58-27, in the two-day event. “We had good...
Penn-Trafford swimmers aim to ‘be the best that they can be’ during rebuilding year
It was another normal school day for Penn-Trafford swimming coach Dave Babik. He taught biology during the day and then spent five hours in the evening coaching and teaching swimming. It’s something he loves to do. “Someone has to do it,” Babik said, who is working with a small boys...
Penn-Trafford’s Dylan Barrett, Sidney Hand win titles at Hickory Invitational
Two Penn-Trafford wrestlers began the season on a high note. Junior Dylan Barrett and sophomore Sidney Hand claimed titles at the Hickory Invitational on Dec. 7 in Hermitage. Barrett won the 121-pound title by defeating Hickory’s Elijah Scriven by technical fall, 17-1 (4:12). Barrett (5-0) won four bouts, a pin...
Junior guard making things happen for Penn Hills girls basketball
Penn Hills guard Milani Oliver crammed a game’s worth of moments during the final two minutes against Woodland Hills on Dec. 10. With Penn Hills trailing by four, Oliver chased down a loose ball, pulled up at the 3-point line and knocked down a key jumper. Less than 30 seconds...
Penn Hills boys off to rare slow start
The growing process for the Penn Hills boys basketball program will have many layers this season. One of the most important ones will be becoming comfortable with being in the varisty atmosphere. With the Indians having so many new players in starting roles on varsity, the season’s first few weeks...
Gateway’s Bailey Steele, Hayden Price make college decisions
Bailey Steele has her sights set on qualifying for the PIAA Class 3A diving championships in her final varsity season. The Gateway senior was 13th at the Class 2A meet last year and missed out on a trip to states. With the Gators moving up as part of the latest...
Sewickley Herald notebook: College offers piling up for Quaker Valley’s Mimi Thiero
The number of college offers received by Quaker Valley basketball standout Mimi Thiero seemingly increases from week to week. “My recruiting process has been going really well,” Thiero said. “I enjoy talking to all of the college coaches and hearing about their programs.” An updated list of offers the 6-foot-5...
Sewickley Academy boys deliver 1st win to coach Mike Iuzzolino
The game of basketball has taken Mike Iuzzolino, Sewickley Academy’s first-year boys hoops coach, to Europe and back. Iuzzolino’s focus Dec. 7, nonetheless, was at 315 Academy Ave. in Sewickley for a nonsection game against Riverview. The Panthers steamrolled past the Raiders, 56-28, to give the retired professional basketball player...
Quaker Valley wrestlers show potential, win 2 titles at Chartiers-Houston tournament
Quaker Valley secured fifth place at the season-opening Chartiers-Houston wrestling tournament held on the weekend of Dec. 6-7. QV coach Austin Heinl believes it was a good learning experience for his team, but he has loftier expectations for the Quakers in 2024-25. “I think the Chartiers-Houston tournament was a great...
Quaker Valley hockey passes tough early season test
The Quaker Valley hockey team passed its first major test of the season with flying colors. The Quakers defeated Chartiers Valley, 6-2, on Dec. 2 at Mt. Lebanon Ice Center in a battle of two of the top teams in the PIHL Class A Gold Division. QV remained undefeated at...
2024 All-City League Football Team
All-City League Football Team Offense Name, School, Pos., Ht., Wt., Year Khalil Green, Westinghouse, QB, 5-7, 191, sr. Khalil Mitchell, Westinghouse, RB, 5-9, 159, sr. Lloyd Penn, Westinghouse, WR, 5-11, 185, sr. Brandon Beechaum, Allderdice, WR, 5-8, 145, jr. Deonte Herring, Perry, WR, 5-11, 175, so. Zion Hauser, USO, WR,...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Dec. 14, 2024
High schools Basketball Boys Saturday’s results Harry Jenkins Classic At La Roche Montour 59, Upper St. Clair 50 Knoch 81, North Hills 61 South Fayette 59, Allderdice 50 Avonworth 82, Shaler 49 Nonsection Cheswick Christian Academy 54, Trinity Christian 49 Erie 56, Shady Side Academy 30 Johnstown 70, Central Catholic...
Leechburg’s Jayden Floyd selected 2024 Valley News Dispatch offensive player of the year
Offensive player of the year Jayden Floyd Leechburg, QB/OLB, sr. Jayden Floyd joined some exclusive WPIAL company last year as only the 17th quarterback in WPIAL history to throw for 1,000 yards and run for 1,000 yards in the same season. The Leechburg senior now is part of an even...
2024 Valley News Dispatch high school football all-stars
Nick Anderson Kiski Area, OL/DL, Fr. No prior varsity experience? No problem for freshman lineman Nick Anderson, who jumped right into the starting lineup and produced for a Cavaliers offense that averaged 289.5 yards. He stood out in a Big East Conference full of experienced offensive linemen and was selected...
Freeport’s Sean Selinger named 2024 Valley News Dispatch defensive player of the year
Defensive player of the year Sean Selinger Freeport, TE/LB, sr. Before the season, Sean Selinger was focused on the team’s success as he hoped Freeport would return to the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs. The Yellowjackets rebounded from a 3-7 season in 2023 to finish 8-4 and clinch a WPIAL playoff...
Jeannette’s Kymon’e Brown selected as 2024 TribLive Westmoreland football player of the year
Player of the year Kymon’e Brown Jeannette, QB/DB, jr. Jeannette junior Kymon’e Brown did not begin the season as the team’s starting quarterback. But it did not take him long to transition from wide receiver to signal caller, taking over in Week 1 against Apollo-Ridge. It also did not take...
2024 TribLive Westmoreland County high school football all-stars
Collin Barkley Derry, OL/DL, Sr. The senior is considered by his coach the best overall player on the squad. A three-year starter, he rarely left the field and often squared off with larger foes. Though Derry struggled in the second-half of the season, Barkley helped the Trojans get off to...
High school roundup for Dec. 14, 2024: Montour knocks off Upper St. Clair
Kaleb Platz and Colton Straight scored 14 points apiece to lead Montour to a 59-50 victory over Upper St. Clair on Saturday at the Harry Jenkins Classic at La Roche College. AJ Alston added 10 for the Spartans (3-0). In a battle of two of the best big men in...
