Northern area teams making second half push
By Staff ReportWith the holiday tournaments behind the local girls basketball teams, many squads are looking to maintain a high level of play. Hampton The Lady Talbots ...
View ArticleVincentian Royals tally another big win
By Shawn AnnarelliVincentian Academy’s student section sang “Happy Birthday” to Matt Rathz at Friday night’s game against Eden Christian, but he was only concerned with continuing the ...
View ArticleADP deserves MVP
By Tribune-ReviewOne of the most coveted individual honors is the Most Valuable Player award for the NFL. No other sport has so many positions and contributors ...
View ArticleAspinwall Catholic School hoop teams shine
By Staff ReportThe Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Aspinwall basketball teams have started the season strongly. Here’s a look at how they are doing so ...
View ArticleKing happy for chance with Steelers
By Michael LoveGateway graduate Justin King, a five-year NFL veteran, was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster a couple of days after the loss to the ...
View ArticleIn-line hockey squad struggles through rough stretch
By Mark KingThe holidays are always a festive time for celebrating the season with family and friends. For the Southmoreland Varsity hockey team, the holiday stretch was ...
View ArticleDuquesne loses to Fordham in Atlantic 10 opener
By Ernie PalladinoNEW YORK — Duquesne’s 82-75 loss at Fordham in Wednesday night’s Atlantic 10 opener came down to one factor, according to Dukes’ first-year coach Jim ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Ford City boys end losing streak
By Staff ReportsFord City’s boys basketball team snapped a seven-game skid by topping St. Joseph on Wednesday night on the road. The Sabers won the nonsection contest, ...
View ArticleOffense is lacking for Duquesne women's basketball squad
By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewAfter jumping to a 15-4 lead in the first six minutes of its final nonconference game against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, the situation quickly turned ...
View ArticleLeroux attempts to join rotation with Pirates
By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBRADENTON, Fla. — Chris Leroux wants to get a crack at making the Pirates’ starting rotation, but he likely will enter the season as a ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: Mt. Pleasant wrestling team wins big
By Staff ReportsMike Novak (126 pounds) and Andy Yoder (138) each won by fall to help the Mt. Pleasant wrestling team earn a 57-14 win over visiting ...
View ArticleKiski Area wrestler tries to become 10th to win 4 WCCA titles
By Paul Schofield, Tribune-ReviewIt’s the oldest county wrestling tournament in the state. It’s rich in tradition where brothers have won numerous titles, cousins have battled each other, and ...
View ArticleMt. Pleasant coach blending talented players into winning team
By Brian HungerAfter a 2-0 start, things haven’t gone exactly as planned for the Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team as it approaches the halfway mark in its ...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: TJ girls rout Clairton
By Staff ReportsThe Thomas Jefferson girls raced out to a 34-9 halftime lead en route to an easy 57-26 win over visiting Clairton in a nonsection game. ...
View ArticleInside or outside, Mars hockey team reigns
By Chris Adamski, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewIndoors or out, Freeport still has trouble with Mars when it comes to hockey. Craig Mazzotta had two goals and two assists as the Planets ...
View ArticleArmstrong area hockey well represented in all-stars
By Staff ReportsArmstrong area hockey players will again appear throughout the PIHL all-star lineups, which were released late Wednesday night. Ten locals will represent the Northeast Conference ...
View ArticleSouth Allegheny wrestlers coast past North Catholic
By Mark Kaboly, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSouth Allegheny 113-pound freshman Justo Hernandez already knew that he was going to be awarded a forfeit win over North Catholic if he was able ...
View ArticleHigh school notebook: Longtime Bishop Canevin football coach retires
By Chris Harlan, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBishop Canevin’s Bob Jacoby, one of the WPIAL’s longest-tenured football coaches, has decided to retire after 40 years leading the Crusaders. Jacoby, 67,...
View ArticleHigh school roundup: No. 1 Chartiers Valley boys take down Keystone Oaks
By Staff ReportsMatty McConnell and Spencer Casson scored 22 points each to lead Class AAA No. 1 Chartiers Valley (9-1, 4-0) to a 98-82 win over Keystone ...
View ArticleSouthmoreland wrestling topples Jeannette
By Jason Black, Daily CourierWith the most important parts of wrestling season still on the horizon, members of Southmoreland’s team gained confidence Wednesday as the Scotties topped visiting...
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