Pitt defensive coordinator resigns for N.C. State job
By Jerry DiPaola, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewDefensive coordinator Dave Huxtable has resigned his position at Pitt to accept the same job at North Carolina State, which will be one of the ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Fox Chapel edges McKeesport in OT
By Staff ReportsMatt D’Amico scored a game-high 24 points to help Fox Chapel hold off McKeesport, 55-53, in overtime in a Section 2-AAAA game that saw the ...
View ArticleErie Cathedral Prep wins Class AAA state title
By The Associated PressHERSHEY — Quarterback Damion Terry threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, and Erie Cathedral Prep held off a second-half charge to beat Archbishop ...
View ArticleSophomore transfer helps Norwin halt Hempfield
By Paul Schofield, Tribune-ReviewCurtis Perz attended Greensburg Central Catholic as a freshman. But the sophomore decided to transfer back to his home school district, Norwin, during the summer, ...
View ArticleClairton underclassmen have big shoes to fill next season
By Keith Barnes, McKeesport Daily NewsFor most of the season, the Clairton seniors had their eyes focused on 60 consecutive victories. It was a lofty goal, one that would break ...
View ArticleWest Shamokin holds off Ford City
By Bill West, Leader TimesDuring a Section 1-AA boys basketball game in which no lead appeared to be safe, West Shamokin’s student section began to chant, “Start the bus!” ...
View ArticleBurrell uses 18-0 run to dispose of Dynamos
By George GuidoSpringdale coach Seth Thompson said he can see why Burrell is considered the favorite in Section 1-AA. Burrell took the lead for good midway through ...
View ArticleStrong finish powers West Mifflin
By Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewLance Maha has been coaching long enough to know when to unload on his team at halftime. Friday wasn’t one of those times. Still, that ...
View ArticleGorman: Boatright epitomizes Clairton’s heart
By Kevin Gorman, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewHERSHEY Robert Boatright looked down at his jersey in the first quarter of the PIAA Class A championship game and saw it was ripped from ...
View ArticlePitt basketball enjoys season of giving
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPitt has always had good numbers when it comes to having high assists and low turnovers. In 10 games this season, the Panthers have been ...
View ArticleCalifornia blows past Jeff-Morgan, 80-40
By The Valley IndependentCalifornia opened play in Section 5 AA in a big way by doubling up visiting Jefferson-Morgan, 80-40. The Trojans (3-0, 1-0) jumped out to a ...
View ArticleBVA surprises Ringgold, 73-52
By Brian HermanBelle Vernon Area couldn’t have picked a better time for its first win of the season. It came in the Section 4 AAA opener against ...
View ArticleCharleroi teaches Bentworth a AA lesson, 83-31
By Naz VictoriaCharleroi welcomed Bentworth back into Section 5 AA basketball, handing the Bearcats a stunning 83-31 loss. Bentworth (2-1) came into the game undefeated and two ...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Urso’s game-winner keeps Fox Chapel undefeated
By Valley News DispatchSophomore Bill Urso’s putback with 2 seconds left in overtime lifted the Fox Chapel boys basketball team to a 55-53 victory over McKeesport on Friday ...
View ArticleSteelers’ Brown optimistic about chances vs. Cowboys
By Ralph N. Paulk, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewReceiver Antonio Brown is ready to explode against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at Cowboys Stadium. He has seen enough film to believe the Dallas ...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Connellsville boys earn nonsection win over Carrick
By Staff ReportsTrent Bauer’s game-high 18 points helped Connellsville (2-3) get back on the winning track after three straight losses and secure a 49-33 victory over Carrick ...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Kittanning overcomes slow start, routs Highlands
By Staff ReportsKittanning’s boys basketball team first matchup with a WPIAL opponent started poorer than it desired. But the Wildcats certainly made up for the sluggish opening ...
View ArticlePenguins, players keep true to spirit of giving
By Rob Rossi, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAt no point did this three-month labor dispute between NHL owners and players seem sillier than this past week. Coach Dan Bylsma and his staff ...
View ArticlePenguins prospect Morrow a work in progress
By Jonathan BombulieWhen his 10th week as a professional hockey player dawned last Monday morning, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Joe Morrow thought he was turning a corner. He ...
View ArticlePIAA notebook: NA coach Walker refutes job offer speculation
By Chris Harlan and Kevin GormanNorth Allegheny coach Art Walker has heard speculation that he might be headed elsewhere before next season, maybe for a college coaching position. That’s news ...
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