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Trib 10: WPIAL basketball champions vault up latest rankings
The post-WPIAL playoff edition of the weekly Trib 10 is out with the top six spots filled by the freshly minted district champions. All six boys basketball winners and five of the six girls basketball champions were in the power rankings leading up to the WPIAL finals at the Pete....
St. Joseph girls hope for extended stay in 4th straight trip to PIAA playoffs
The St. Joseph girls basketball team began the season with just one returning starter — senior guard Gia Richter — and a host of others stepping up into starting roles or increased roles in the rotation. With changes throughout the lineup, some might not have thought the Spartans would be...
High school wrestling notebook: Norwin pair eyes success at PIAA girls tournament
A year ago, the PIAA held its first girls wrestling tournament. Norwin sophomores Karsyn Champion and Octavia Walker enjoyed the experience, but neither was able to earn a medal. Now the Norwin duo hopes getting the experience of competing on the big stage carries them to bigger things this weekend....
High school scores, summaries and schedules for March 4, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Saturday’s schedule Mechanicsburg (20-3) at Conestoga (21-5), 3 p.m.; Hazleton (12-12) at Northampton (19-9), 1 p.m.; Spring-Ford (20-7) at Central Dauphin (20-5), 7 p.m.; Garnet Valley (19-7) at Father Judge (19-7), 2:30 p.m.; Imhotep (23-5) vs. CB East (15-11) at...
High school roundup for March 4, 2025: North Allegheny blanks Central Catholic in Penguins Cup playoffs
Gianni Lochiatto scored a second-period goal and Cam Junker made 20 saves to lead No. 3 North Allegheny to a 1-0 victory over No. 6 Central Catholic in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class 3A playoffs Tuesday night. Ben Balla made 21 saves for Central Catholic. North Allegheny will meet No....
Friends, players remember coach Rick Tatrn, who guided Deer Lakes volleyball to 4 WPIAL, 2 state titles
Whether he was playing or coaching, Rick Tatrn made a lasting impact in athletics in the A-K Valley. Tatrn, who coached Deer Lakes boys volleyball for 44 years through the 2014 playoff season, died Feb. 18 at the Concordia retirement home in Cabot. He was 77. Tatrn was a standout...
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 4, 2025: North Allegheny, Central Catholic to meet in PIHL quarterfinals
Following a heavy dose of high school hockey Monday, there are only two games left in the quarterfinal round of the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, and both games are set for Tuesday. In the chase for the Class 3A Penguins Cup, No. 3 North Allegheny (9-8-3-0) will host No. 6...
Norwin girls hope to find momentum in state tournament
Though Norwin did not repeat as WPIAL champions, one could argue the Knights still have momentum going into the PIAA postseason. They did, after all, rally from 13 down to take a three-point lead late in the fourth quarter against Upper St. Clair on Saturday in the Class 6A girls...
Latrobe makes early offensive outburst stand up in PIHL quarterfinal win over Hempfield
The objective was clear for the Latorbe IceCats heading into their PIHL Class 2A quarterfinal matchup with Hempfield. “We wanted to come out and beat them to every loose puck, smother them on the boards, win the battles in the corners and be physical,” Latrobe sophomore Joey Crimboli said. “Very...
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 3, 2025 
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week – Courtney Wallace Jr. School: Neighborhood Academy Class: Senior Height: 6-foot-3 Position: Guard #Earned: Courtney Wallace Jr. was the driving force behind a 21-1 regular season in which Neighborhood Academy cruised to the Section 2-A title. He averaged over 25 points per...
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for March 3, 2025 
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week – Erica Gribble School: Greensburg Central Catholic Class: Junior Height: 5-foot-10 Position: Guard #Earned: Erica Gribble has a knack for coming up large when the spotlight is shining brightest. Last year as a sophomore, she averaged just over 20 points per game...
Jeannette looks to ride defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament
Jeannette had just won its second WPIAL championship and first since 2008, but the players weren’t tired. Far from it, in fact. “I want to start states tomorrow,” sophomore guard Markus McGowan said. The Jayhawks wanted the crew at Petersen Events Center to leave the lights on. “Let’s play tonight....
Highlands fixture Eddie Teorsky to receive Courage Award from A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Harrison native Eddie Teorsky was a fixture at Highlands High School athletic events for nearly 40 years before his death at age 57 on Jan. 15. Born with Down syndrome, Teorsky’s popularity within the community led Golden Rams followers to dub him “Mr. Mayor” among other complimentary monikers. With that...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Freeport’s Mary Anne Altman
Mary Anne Altman’s senior year at Freeport was all about a change in mindset. Last year, the swimmer didn’t know if she wanted to compete in college and was swimming her best to help the Yellowjackets be successful. Once she made the decision over the summer to swim in college,...
High school sports schedule for March 3, 2025
High schools Basketball PIAA playoffs Boys Class 6A First round Saturday’s schedule Mechanicsburg (20-3) at Conestoga (21-5), 3 p.m.; Hazleton (12-12) at Northampton (19-9), 1 p.m.; Spring-Ford (20-7) at Central Dauphin (20-5), 7 p.m.; Garnet Valley (19-7) at Father Judge (19-7), 2:30 p.m.; Imhotep (23-5) vs. CB East (15-11) at...
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 2, 2025 
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Belle Vernon Coach: Joe Salvino (eighth season at Belle Vernon, 41 years total) Records: 11-1 and first place in Section 3-4A, 21-4 overall #Earned: After winning the Section 3-4A title and earning the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A playoffs, Belle...
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 3, 2025: PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs heat up
While the basketball playoffs take a few days off between the district and state postseason, the puck drops in a big way on the high school hockey playoffs Monday. Actually, the chase for the Penguins Cup began last week in Class A. There were six first round games played last...
2025 PIHL Penguins Cup quarterfinals set to commence
The chase for the 2025 Penguins Cup is already underway as the PIHL high school hockey playoffs kick into full gear this week. Here are the first round results along with the quarterfinals schedule for Monday and Tuesday. PIHL Class 3A Penguins Cup Quarterfinals No. 1 Seneca Valley Raiders (13-5-2-0)...
Final 2024-25 PIHL standings, with playoff clinchings
Here are the final 2024-25 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through the end of the regular season, along with all the playoff qualifiers. 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...
Thomas Jefferson claims Western Pa. Regional boys bowling title
Thomas Jefferson won three playoff matches Sunday afternoon to capture the Western Pennsylvania Regional boys bowling team title. The Jaguars were the fifth seed after qualifying but then defeated Gateway, 2-0, in the quarterfinals; Greensburg Salem, 2-1, in the semifinals; and Plum, 2-0, in the finals to claim the championship....
Westmoreland basketball notebook: PIAA sites revealed for local teams
The PIAA announced first-round times and sites for the state tournaments, which begin Friday and Saturday across the commonwealth. The area’s three WPIAL champions will host opening games. The Belle Vernon boys (21-4) will welcome Farrell (12-11), the fifth-place team from District 10, at 7 p.m. Friday in the Class...
Opponents set as 36 WPIAL girls basketball teams prepare for PIAA tournament
A year ago, the streak of WPIAL teams winning at least one PIAA girls basketball championship hit six years in a row. In fact, in this century, District 7 girls basketball teams have only failed twice to win a state championship. It last happened in 2017 when three WPIAL teams...
36 WPIAL teams learn matchups for 2025 PIAA boys basketball championships
Last season was historic for District 7. For only the first time in 20 years and the fourth time in the 124-year history of the PIAA boys basketball championships, three WPIAL teams were crowned state champions. Lincoln Park in Class 4A and Imani Christian is Class A repeated as state...
Penn Hills sprinter continues to make great strides during indoor track season
Mackenzie McIntyre has continued to inch toward her goal of being one of the best sprinters in the state. The Penn Hills senior earned her opportunity to showcase what she can do in front of the whole state at the Pennsylvania Track & Field Coaches Association indoor state championships March...
Penn Hills notebook: 3 seniors chosen for East-West all-star game
Donovan Burnett, Naytel Mitchell and Ron Porter III were all selected to play in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East-West Large School All-Star game. The three Indians senior football players are all moving on to play at the next level. Mitchell, a Sacramento State signee, rushed for over 1,000...


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