Sports
Shaler boys down Fox Chapel to clinch outright section title
February 9, 2024
Shaler came into Friday’s game at Fox Chapel needing a win to clinch the Class 5A Section 2 title outright, and the Foxes needed a victory to tie the Titans for first place.
Trinity sets up WPIAL finals rematch with PIAA Class 3A consolation win
HERSHEY – Trinity rebounded from a tough loss to Bethlehem Catholic in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals at the team championship by trouncing District 12 champion La Salle College, 45-23.
Burgettstown outgunned, falls to Montoursville at PIAA tournament
HERSHEY — For the second consecutive day at the Giant Center, Burgettstown allowed too many pins and was eliminated from the PIAA Class 2A team tournament Friday.
Franklin Regional stays alive at PIAA Class 3A team wrestling tournament
HERSHEY — There must be something about the Giant Center for the Franklin Regional wrestling team.
Connellsville knocks off top-ranked team to stay alive in Class 3A consolation bracket
HERSHEY – Connellsville continued its comeback at the PIAA Class 3A team championship by knocking out District 1 champion and No. 1-ranked Council Rock South on Friday in Round 2 of consolations at the Giant Center.
Burrell wrestling season comes to disappointing end at PIAA tournament
HERSHEY — It wasn’t the end to the dual-meet season the Burrell wrestling team was looking for Friday at the PIAA Class 2A team championship.
Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez receives NFL Latino Youth Honors award
This is awards season for the NFL, and one went to a high school senior from the WPIAL. Central Catholic’s Peter Gonzalez received an inaugural honor that recognized his football talents and his Hispanic heritage.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 8, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 9, 2024: Central Catholic, North Allegheny go mano a mano for section title
The 2023-2024 WPIAL basketball season began 71 days ago. On Friday, section play concludes with two boys basketball teams deadlocked in the race for the Section 1-6A championship.
High school roundup for Feb. 8, 2024: Trinity beats Lincoln Park to grab share of section title
February 8, 2024
Maddy Roberts scored 11 points to lead Trinity to a 32-29 victory over Lincoln Park in Section 4-5A girls basketball Thursday night, clinching a share of the section title with the Leopards.
WPIAL clinched: Girls basketball playoff field almost set
The 2024 WPIAL girls basketball playoff field is all but complete with 80 teams having clinched a playoff berth and the possibility of one more team joining the playoffs in Class 5A.
Franklin Regional wrestling pushes No. 1 Council Rock South to brink before losing
HERSHEY — Three close losses proved to be the difference in Franklin Regional’s first-round loss to No. 1 Council Rock South at the PIAA Class 3A wrestling team championships Thursday at Giant Center.
Trinity bounces back from WPIAL loss, routs Selinsgrove in state tournament
HERSHEY — WPIAL Class 3A runner-up Trinity won 10 of 13 matches and had eight pins in an easy 54-14 first-round win against District 4 champion Selisngrove at the PIAA team championships Thursday at the Giant Center.
Norwin girls pass test against Seneca Valley to finish unbeaten in section
When the fourth quarter came around, upset-hungry Seneca Valley stopped attacking. Norwin, in turn, went into full attack mode and never took its eye off the prize.
Wilson knocks off WPIAL champ Connellsville in PIAA Class 3A 1st round
HERSHEY — WPIAL champion Connellsville came up short during the first round of the PIAA Class 3A team championship Thusday at the Giant Center.
St. Joseph girls get tough road win at Riverview in battle of playoff teams
The St. Joseph girls basketball team completed a clean sweep of Section 3-A on Thursday as it went into Riverview’s gym and came away with a 54-32 victory.
Key pin sparks Clearfield past WPIAL runner-up Burgettstown in PIAA wrestling 1st round
HERSHEY — District 9 champion Clearfield (16-1) used six pins and a forfeit to defeat WPIAL runner-up Burgettstown, 42-27, during the first round of the PIAA Class 2A team championship Thurday at the Giant Center.
Burrell wrestling starts fast, buries Honesdale in 1st round of PIAA team tournament
HERSHEY — Burrell wrestling coach Josh Shields couldn’t have been happier with his team’s performance during the first round of the PIAA Class 2A team championships Thursday.
Penn-Trafford senior wins WPIAL rifle championship
Penn-Trafford senior Carlee Valenta outdueled the two-time defending champion and a Westmoreland County rival to win the WPIAL individual rifle championship Thursday at the Dormont-Mt. Lebanon Sportsmen’s Club in Canonsburg.
A-K Valley boys basketball teams heading for thrilling conclusion on season’s final Friday
The final night of WPIAL boys basketball section play could provide a wide array of outcomes for Alle-Kiski Valley teams.
