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George Guido: Big 33 game calls on Kiski Area’s ‘Beef’
Kiski Area offensive lineman Brandon Lawhorn-Moore was named to this year’s Pennsylvania Big 33 team. The 6-foot-5, 295-pound Lawhorn-Moore, affectionately known as “Beef” to those in the Kiski Area community, was named to the team to replace Drew Shelton of Downingtown West, who had to opt of the game because...
Highlands’ Foster sprinted to Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame
When Robert Foster began running track and field at Highlands, he wasn’t sure where the sport would take him. With hard work and determination, it took him to championships and into the record books. Foster made his mark on the track as one of the fastest to compete at Highlands,...
TribHSSN baseball rankings for April 2, 2022
Class 6A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. North Allegheny, 1-0, 1 2. Butler, 2-0, 4 3. Seneca Valley, 3-0, NR 4. Upper St. Clair, 2-1, NR 5. Baldwin, 4-1, NR Out: Hempfield (0-3, 2), Norwin (0-3, 3), Mt. Lebanon (1-4, 5) Class 5A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. Bethel Park,...
TribHSSN softball rankings for April 2, 2022
Class 6A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. Hempfield, 2-0, 3 2. Bethel Park, 0-2, 1 3. Norwin, 0-1, 2 4. Seneca Valley, 1-0, 5 5. North Allegheny, 2-0, NR Out: Mt. Lebanon (0-1, 4) Class 5A Rk., Team, W-L, Last 1. Shaler, 3-0, 1 2. Armstrong, 3-0, 2 3. Penn-Trafford,...
Westmoreland H.S. notebook: Local players dot rosters for Roundball Classic
The Roundball Classic basketball games return this year, and a number of local players made the all-star rosters. Nine all-senior games will be played May 19-21 at Geneva College in Beaver Falls. Norwin’s Lance Maha will coach the 6A Silver boys team. Area boys selected include Nick Crum and Noah...
After strong season, future bright for Plum wrestling program
Seven Plum wrestlers took part in the WPIAL/Southwest Regional Class 3A tournament March 4 and 5 at Canon-McMillan High School. The wrestling over those two days capped a strong season for the Mustangs, who displayed competitiveness and depth throughout a youthful lineup. With just two graduating — Lucas Heath and...
Plum swimmers cap special season at PIAA championships
Sam Schohn was one of the top performers in the Class 2A boys 100-yard breaststroke all season. The Plum senior’s talent was on display at the WPIAL championships March 4 with a third-place finish behind Southmoreland’s Henry Miller and Mt. Pleasant’s Joseph Gardner. Those three kept the pace two weeks...
Norwin sports notebook: Mumpower makes volleyball list
Norwin senior Luke Mumpower was one of three WPIAL players selected as the Class 3A player of the week by the Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association. Norwin was ranked No. 5 in the classification in the second coaches poll of the season. Tough opener The Norwin baseball team opened the...
Norwin hockey celebrates ‘huge accomplishment’ of Penguins Cup
In an unforgettable run of validation, Norwin showed championship confidence early in the season and put it on display late, capturing the first PIHL Penguins Cup title in program history. But Knights coach Mike Robinson said he doesn’t think this will be a one-hit-wonder kind of team. He believes his...
With big-time talent, North Allegheny baseball team sets big goals
At least a dozen pro scouts watched North Allegheny’s baseball scrimmage, an early indication the Tigers have an eventful season ahead. Senior shortstop Cole Young is projected to be a first-round MLB Draft pick this summer, but the team has other goals to accomplish before then, like winning WPIAL and...
Coaching continuity helps Hampton track team enter season with confidence
When Derek Brinkley stepped down as Hampton track and field coach after 18 seasons this offseason, a priority for athletic director Bill Cardone was keeping the staff as intact as possible. Assistant Heather Dietz, a long-time cross country coach who works with the track distance runners, offered to handle the...
Will Retsch ends Hampton swimming career with record-shattering flourish
Hampton swimmer Will Retsch is proof that water is the universal solvent. When he’s around, records disappear. Retsch will graduate with his name etched in the WPIAL record books and all over the Talbots’ all-time leaderboard. On his way to bringing home the school’s first PIAA swimming title since 2007,...
Shady Side Academy softball program seeks rebound
After a post-pandemic 1-9 season last year, Shady Side Academy is looking for quick improvement. “I’m hoping to win a few more of our section games this year,” coach Rebecca Uhlean said. “Truth be told, it’s a pretty tough section for the level we’re at right now. We’re still a...
Shady Side Academy baseball looks to keep momentum rolling
Shady Side Academy made the WPIAL baseball playoffs last season, finished in second place in Section 3-2A and had its first winning season (10-6, 8-2) in five years. But in 2022, the Bulldogs want more. “We’re trying to build on what they did last year and continue with the tradition...
High school roundup for April 1, 2022: Shaler softball wins 3rd straight to start season
Cam Murphy doubled twice and had a pair of RBIs, helping Shaler to a 6-1 nonsection softball victory over Highlands on Friday afternoon. Cate Gordon singled three times for the Titans (3-0). Bethany Rodman gave up four hits and struck out nine in seven innings. Carrah Scardina had a solo...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 1, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL Friday’s results Class 4A Section 2 Montour at Quaker Valley, ppd. Class 3A Section 1 New Brighton 13, Western Beaver 1 Class 2A Section 2 South Side 21, Summit Academy 0 South Side 29, Summit Academy 0 Section 4 Chartiers-Houston at Burgettstown, ppd. Nonsection Peters Township...
Burrells’ Callahan shines at Cager Classic skills competition
Donovan Callahan of Burrell missed several games during the season with a broken nose. But he didn’t miss much of anything Friday night as the Bucs senior cleaned up in the skills competition, the prelude to the 25th Cager Classic at Highlands High School. Callahan won the 3-point shooting contest,...
New coaches at Jeannette, Hempfield plan to continue their programs’ traditions of winning
Tom Paulone watches his players condition in the weight room at Jeannette’s McKee Stadium on a bitter-cold March afternoon. Training camp is more than four months away, but the Jayhawks’ new football coach has his players working. Paulone’s eyes light up, and a smile covers his face as one Jayhawk...
PIAA wrestling committee considering WPIAL proposal to change state qualifying process
Here’s a lesson everyone has heard: Don’t always believe what you read on social media. After the PIAA Wrestling Steering committee met March 30, reports surfaced that the committee was considering going to four classifications. WPIAL committee member Frank Vulcano Jr. said that wasn’t even discussed, and a lot of...
Penn Hills stands by decision for teams to not play Kiski Area this spring over racism accusations
The Penn Hills School Board on Wednesday reaffirmed the district’s stance that its high school sports teams will not play Kiski Area opponents this spring after allegations that Kiski Area fans subjected Penn Hills players to racist taunts at a March 2 middle school volleyball game. Kiski Area’s superintendent characterized...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 1, 2022: Title rematch in boys volleyball
While Class 2A teams in WPIAL boys volleyball will have to wait until next week to begin their section schedule, the first full week of the new season ends with a gem of a nonsection match. It’s a rematch of the 2021 WPIAL 2A championship match as Seton LaSalle visits...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 31, 2022
High schools Baseball WPIAL Thursday’s results Class 4A Section 2 Ambridge 2, Central Valley 1 Montour at Quaker Valley, ppd. Section 3 Elizabeth Forward 5, Greensburg Salem 4 Class 2A Section 2 Summit Academy at South Side, ppd. Section 4 Chartiers-Houston at Burgettstown, ppd. Fort Cherry at Brentwood, ppd. Nonsection...
High school roundup for March 31, 2022: Ross’ blast lifts Kiski Area past Beaver
Mason Ross hit a three-run homer, leading Kiski Area to a 4-2 victory over Beaver in nonsection baseball Thursday afternoon. Jake Smith pitched into the seventh inning, allowing two runs on one hit with eight strikeouts, and Dom Dininno singled twice for the Cavaliers (1-0). JJ Shallcross singled and drove...
Westmoreland H.S. baseball notebook: Latrobe enjoys out-of-state opener
Latrobe continued a tradition by playing a baseball game against Upper Arlington High School in Ohio. The Wildcats traveled one state over to open the season against Upper Arlington, which is coached by Latrobe graduate Nate Phillips. Here’s the cool part: The schools’ most famous alums are golf legends Arnold...
Butler files lawsuit against PIAA in fight over District 10 football playoffs
The WPIAL has no grounds to ban the Butler football team from the District 10 playoffs, says a lawsuit the school district has filed against the PIAA. The suit was filed last week in Butler County Common Pleas Court on behalf of the school and the parents of two varsity...
