Sports
Murrysville Star notebook: Ex-Franklin Regional lineman getting Division I offers
February 3, 2024
Lineman Max Leven left Franklin Regional last year and decided to play football at Bridgton Academy (Maine) to sharpen his skills and better prepare to play at a higher level.
Hampton junior swimmer moves into fast lane
Hampton junior swimmer Wil Cramer is proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 2, 2024
High schools
Mt. Lebanon stakes claim in 6A with win over rival Upper St. Clair
Packed together tightly in a sold-out gym, the Mt. Lebanon student section chanted, “We run 6A,” in the final minutes of Friday’s win over rival Upper St. Clair.
High school roundup for Feb. 2, 2024: North Allegheny rallies past Butler to give coach his 500th win
Joe Dopirak and Ty Iwanonkiw scored 17 points apiece to lead North Allegheny to a 70-63 victory over Butler in Section 1-6A boys basketball Friday night, giving Tigers coach Dave DeGregorio his 500th career win.
WPIAL clinched: Boys basketball playoff qualifiers through Feb. 2, 2024
February 2, 2024
The stretch run of the 2024 WPIAL boys basketball season is upon us with one week left in the regular season.
Aliquippa gets last word in 1st-place showdown with Northgate
With first place in Section 1-2A boys basketball as stake, Aliquippa beat host Northgate by technical knockout.
Referee collapses during basketball game at Mt. Pleasant, dies
A referee collapsed during halftime of a junior varsity boys basketball game at Mt. Pleasant and died Friday night.
Franklin Regional boys dig deep to beat Latrobe with strong 2nd half
Halftime talks are like sales pitches. Some work, and some don’t.
Knoch withstands test in victory against Indiana
On this Groundhog Day, the Knoch boys basketball team was looking to avoid a repeat of last Friday, when it was upset at home by Freeport.
Derry boys clinch playoff spot for 5th time in past 6 seasons with win over Valley
Derry made a trip to Valley and came away with a big boys basketball victory Friday night.
Franklin Regional wrestling team looking to finish WPIAL deal
Franklin Regional wrestling coach Matt Lebe said at the beginning of the season he was excited to see his team grow.
WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling championship capsules: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
WPIAL Team Championships
WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling championship preview capsules: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
WPIAL Team Championships
Girls basketball players back former coach Amy Gumbert at McKeesport school board meeting
Dozens of supporters of Amy Gumbert packed Thursday’s school board meeting to speak out for the McKeesport girls basketball coach, who recently resigned.
Mt. Pleasant’s Jackson Hutter makes college decision
An opportunity to play Division I college football has driven Jackson Hutter since he first realized he had the ability to invade opposing backfields and keep teams behind the sticks.
Pittsburgh launches no-cost EMT training academy that will pay recruits, provide jobs
When Amera Gilchrist wanted to pursue a career in emergency medical services more than two decades ago, paying for the necessary education was a challenge.
Star tight end among Class of ’24 in Ligonier Valley Athletics Hall of Fame
Former Connecticut tight end Alec Bloom, who went to training camp with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018, is among eight individuals and a team highlighting the 2024 Ligonier Valley Athletics Hall of Fame class.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 1, 2024
High schools
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Feb. 2, 2024: Rivals Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair to meet with 1st place on the line
The biggest question on this Groundhog Day among district basketball fans isn’t whether Phil sees his shadow or not, it’s who will end the day in first place in Section 2-6A.
