Sports
With senior guard back from injury, Greensburg Central Catholic girls rout Northgate
February 16, 2024
While she was cleared to return and was going to need ice treatment after the game, Cara Dupilka wasn’t sure how much she could give Greensburg Central Catholic in the first round of the playoffs after missing three games with a bone bruise in her left foot.
Rowan Carmichael’s 32 points lift Avonworth past Highlands in Class 4A 1st round
Highlands’ size can be an advantage, just not against a deceptively sturdy guard who made one big shot after another.
Young Knoch rallies to defeat Beaver in Class 4A boys first round
Knoch coach Alan Bauman bristled when it was suggested his team’s first-round playoff opponent, Beaver Area, was coming into the Knights’ gym Friday night having played a highly challenging regular-season schedule.
Kiski Area wrestler Gray eager for postseason after being sidelined by shoulder injury
Kiski Area’s Mark Gray made his season debut last Saturday at the Pine-Richland Duals.
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WPIAL basketball playoffs
Allderdice boys take aim at 4th straight City League crown
Allderdice coach Devin Crummie didn’t care if only five or six players could make it. If there was an opportunity during the summer to get the Dragons some time on the court together, he was willing to enter his squad in any available tournament.
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Girls
Obama Academy girls chasing 3rd straight championship against Allderdice
Obama Academy girls basketball coach Monique McCoy impresses on her players the importance of playing in the City League championship game. The Eagles shouldn’t take anything for granted.
HIgh school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
High schools
High school roundup for Feb. 15, 2024: Union prevails in Hillel Academy’s 1st WPIAL playoff game
Lucas Stanley scored 23 points and No. 5 Union pulled away in the second half to secure a 67-43 victory over Hillel Academy in the WPIAL Class A first round Thursday night.
Plum bowlers finish strong to get past Norwin, win WPIBL girls team championship
In a championship match that came down to the final frames of the final game, Plum bowlers threw strikes on their last five balls to win the WPIBL girls team championship Thursday at AMF Belle Vernon.
A-K Valley girls wrestlers ready for shot at WPIAL gold, spots in regionals
Ava Golding is undefeated against WPIAL opponents this season.
Latrobe duo among wrestlers eager to hit mat for 1st WPIAL girls tournament
Latrobe junior Lili Maxwell didn’t start wrestling until two years ago.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 16, 2024: Breaking down the 1st full day of WPIAL playoff action
Let the games begin!
After close calls past 2 years, Kiski Area boys seeking elusive playoff victory
The bitter disappointment of the heartbreaking first-round loss to North Hills last season is something Isaiah Gonzalez and the rest of his Kiski Area boys basketball teammates have not forgotten.
PIHL scoring leader Ryan Saginaw among January players of month
League scoring leader Ryan Saginaw of undefeated Bishop Canevin was among the four senior forwards selected as the PIHL’s players of the month for January.
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WPIAL basketball playoffs
Westmoreland County boys basketball notebook: Franklin Regional could be headed for rematch
A third meeting between neighboring districts could be on the horizon.
Westmoreland County high school basketball playoff preview capsules for Feb. 16, 2024
WPIAL basketball playoffs
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 14, 2024
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