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Franklin Regional gets revenge on Moon in PIAA Class 5A semifinals
Franklin Regional built a big lead Monday night only to see Moon erase it entirely, which was reminiscent of how the Panthers lost in the WPIAL final a few weeks ago. This time, there was at least one difference. “We had two more quarters. That was the big thing,” said...
Thomas Jefferson captures 5th Penguins Cup title with big 2nd period
It took Thomas Jefferson a while to find the mark in the PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup championship game Monday, but once it did, a feisty Penn-Trafford squad couldn’t keep up. The Jaguars, the second seed in the tournament, scored five goals during the final 9 minutes, 51 seconds of...
Greensburg Central Catholic runs into Kennedy Catholic roadblock in PIAA semifinals again
Greensburg Central Catholic girls basketball players came up the stairs at North Allegheny to start the second half wearing their team backpacks. The team was asked to leave their locker room early to free up space for a boys game to follow. Kennedy Catholic also sent the Centurions packing in...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford’s Bryce Kropczynski
For Penn-Trafford’s hockey team, this is truly the season of streaks. The Warriors started 1-3, went 5-1-2 in the middle of the season, then closed out the season 1-5-2. Despite the rough patch at the end, Penn-Trafford (7-9-4) sneaked into the playoffs and grabbed the eighth seed in the 2A...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Redeemer Lutheran’s Jesse Van Wyk
Jesse Van Wyk never thought he would win the MVP of the South Western Pennsylvania Athletic Alliance his sophomore season. “I was kind of surprised when I heard I got it,” Van Wyk said. “I really thought someone else would have gotten it. I was at practice when I found...
Mars moves to top of Class 2A in latest boys volleyball coaches poll
Just days into the 2024 WPIAL boys volleyball season, there’s been a shakeup at the top of the Class 2A rankings, released Monday morning by the Western Pa. Volleyball Coaches Association. Mars moved into the top spot, followed by Latrobe at No. 2, as preseason No. 1 North Catholic dropped...
Penn-Trafford looks to finish off improbable Penguins Cup run with title
Penn-Trafford stumbled into the 2024 PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup tournament, losing seven of its final eight games. But it’s been a different Penn-Trafford team in the playoffs, and now it is one victory from the program’s first Pens Cup title. Penn-Trafford faces No. 2 Thomas Jefferson at 6:15 p.m....
High school sports scores, schedules for March 17, 2024
High schools Baseball Monday’s schedule Nonsection Aliquippa at Brashear, 4 p.m. Avella at Washington, 4 p.m. Beaver at Highlands, 4 p.m. Bentworth at West Greene, 4 p.m. Burgettstown at Ellwood City, 4:30 p.m. Carrick at Seton LaSalle, 4 p.m. Charleroi at Monessen, 4 p.m. Connellsville at Latrobe, 4 p.m. Cornell...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for March 18, 2024: Basketball teams to play for PIAA finals berth
Welcome to Semifinals Monday on the Road to Hershey with PIAA basketball final four games in boys 5A, 4A and A, along with girls 6A, 3A and 2A. We are winding back the clock a few weeks to a couple of WPIAL boys basketball championship rematches. In Class 5A, district...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 18, 2024
As the high school basketball state playoffs conclude, the spotlight shines on the conclusion of the high school hockey postseason with four title games Monday and Tuesday on the TribLive High School Sports Network. We hit the ice with the PIHL Penguins Cup championship games Monday and Tuesday with video...
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for March 17, 2024Video
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week: Nate Brazil School: Imani Christian Class: Senior Height: 6-0 Position: Guard What coach says: “He was just in the flow against Clarion,” Imani Christian coach Khayree Wilson said about Brazil’s 19-point performance. “I think his defense is what really got him going...
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week for March 17, 2024Video
Trib HSSN boys basketball team of the week: Hampton Talbots Coach: Joe Lafko (28th season) Record: 25-4 overall, 10-0 in Section 1-4A #Earned: Following a loss in the WPIAL championship game to Lincoln Park, Hampton has bounced back nicely in the state playoffs. Coming off a 20-point victory over Hickory...
Greensburg Central Catholic girls get long-awaited rematch with Kennedy Catholic
A red light turned to green when the buzzer sounded Friday night at Forest Hills. It finally was all right for Greensburg Central Catholic to talk about Kennedy Catholic. The Centurions girls basketball team had waited almost a year for a PIAA rematch, and they got it when they beat...
Burrell hockey team out to make program history in championship game
Burrell finished one spot ahead of Neshannock in the PIHL Division 2 standings, but the Lancers have loads of championship experience. They are looking for their third championship in the past four years. The Bucs are looking for their first, and they know they will have to earn it when...
Westmoreland PIAA basketball playoff capsules: Games for Monday, March 18, 2024
PIAA basketball playoffs Boys Class 5A Semifinals Franklin Regional (26-3) vs. Moon (26-3) 7 p.m. Monday at AHN Arena, Peters Township District seeds: Franklin Regional 7-2; Moon 7-1 Winner plays: Winner of 12-2 Archbishop Ryan (20-9) vs. 12-1 Imhotep Charter (26-3) in championship, 8 p.m. Friday at Giant Center, Hershey...
Previewing the 2024 PIHL Penguins Cup championship games
PIHL playoffs Penguins Cup Class 3A Championship 2-North Allegheny (16-4-0-2-0) vs. 1-Pine-Richland (17-4-0-0-1) 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, UPMC Lemieux Complex, Cranberry Winner: Advances to the Pennsylvania Cup state championship to play winner of Flyers Cup. Players to watch: Evan Kerber, North Allegheny; Zachary Howard, Pine-Richland Ice chips: North Allegheny finished tied...
McKeesport, Blackhawk girls learn sites, times for PIAA semifinals
There will be no repeat performance in the state playoffs for Union after the Scotties were eliminated in the PIAA Class A quarterfinals Saturday. While Oakland Catholic, Armstrong and North Catholic also saw their seasons end in the 5A and 4A brackets, two district teams were quarterfinal winners and are...
Aliquippa, Fort Cherry to face off for spot in PIAA boys basketball championship game
There is guaranteed to be a WPIAL team playing for the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship, but there will also be none in the 6A and 3A semifinals or finals. The last of the District 7 teams in 6A and 3A fell in the quarterfinals Saturday as Upper St....
Gateway boys get ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’ during up-and-down year
When Gateway’s season ended in a 60-52 loss against Mechanicsburg in the PIAA Class 5A first round, coach Alvis Rogers told his team not to hang their heads. “I told them they should be proud,” said Rogers. “They did some good things this year and put in a lot of...
New coach brings new approach to pitching-rich Gateway baseball team
Last season did not end the way Gateway baseball expected. After starting hot with a 4-1 record, the Gators lost nine straight before splitting their last six games. They finished 7-13 overall and 3-9 in Section 1-5A and missed the playoffs. The 2024 season starts a new chapter as Luke...
Pair of Quaker Valley wrestlers hit 40-win mark, make states
One is a senior and the all-time leader in wins at Quaker Valley; the other is a sophomore star who displayed his mettle all season. Jack Kazalas and Bruce Anderchak both advanced to the PIAA Class 2A wrestling tournament at Giant Center in Hershey and both finished the year reaching...
New coach eager to help Quaker Valley softball keep moving in right direction
Quaker Valley softball coach Kaci Hott has a new title but is not new to the program. A middle school math teacher in the school district, Hott was an assistant for the Quakers last year and previously coached at Trinity Middle School. She officially was named QV’s head coach at...
Playoff loss stings Quaker Valley hockey after brilliant regular season
Quaker Valley captured first place in the PIHL Class A Gold Division during the regular season. The Quakers skated to a 16-3-1 record, good for 33 points, and outscored the opposition 94-37. QV led all Class A teams in goals allowed, giving up less than two per game, and limited...
Penn-Trafford hockey heats up in Penguins Cup playoffs
Penn-Trafford’s hockey team didn’t end the regular season on a high note. But they sure picked the right time to get hot. For the second consecutive playoff game, the underdog Warriors beat the odds. They advanced to the Class 2A Penguins Cup finals by stunning No. 4 and rival Norwin,...
Preparation for track season off to good start at Penn Hills
Penn Hills track coach Lee Zelkowitz is thrilled about the preparation for the upcoming outdoor season. The Indians have had plenty of things bounce their way so far as the seasons begin to change. Having good weather has given everyone an opportunity to get outside and get some work in....
