39+ min ago (182+ words) By: Paul Schofield Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:01 AM Obama Academy's Charles Bottoms works to escape from Norwin's Dom Butera (right) during a 133-pound match Feb. 4. The 2025 City League team champion was Obama Academy, which defeated Carrick, 65-10, in the semifinals and Allderdice, 40-35, in the finals. The Eagles were defeated, 74-0, against Norwin in the opening round of the PIAA Class 3A team tournament. In the individual championships, Obama edged Allderdice, 159-158, for the team title. Its champions were Mikel Jordan (114), Charles Bottoms (133), Daniel Cabiness (152) and Shawn Scott (189). Allderdice had five champions. They were Xander Henteleff (107), Heney Caruso (127), Aviv Biamant (160), Tom Patermoster (172) and Jhamir Rainey (285). Wrestlers to watch (with last year's weight and record) Brashear: Elijah Elser (145, 23-6). Carrick: Kyin Jeter (127, 14-13); Kevin Macias (139, 18-11). Obama Academy: Mikel Jordan (114, 22-13); Charles Bottoms (133, 25-10); Daniel Cabiness (152, 17-12); Shawn Scott (189, 15-14); Dre'Quan McClain Street (215, 12-12)....

39+ min ago (511+ words) By: Bill Hartlep Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:01 AM Quaker Valley's Oumou "Mimi" Thiero drives upcourt against Eden Christian Academy on Dec. 4, 2024. The Greensburg Central Catholic and Shady Side Academy girls basketball teams had their share of battles last season. After the Bulldogs swept GCC in two Section 2 games, the Crusaders got revenge in the WPIAL Class 3A final, winning 56-51. Both teams return talented rosters and again should contend for section, WPIAL and possibly PIAA titles in Class 3A. Several others in the classification are hoping to find their way into the conversation as well. Here is a rundown of players to watch, Top 5 teams and other notables in WPIAL Class 3A girls basketball this season. Preseason Player of the Year Mimi Thiero, Quaker Valley 20.7 ppg last season 22.4 ppg last season 14.3 ppg last season Cassie Sauer, Shady Side Academy 15.2 ppg last season Karis Thomas, Shady Side…...

39+ min ago (434+ words) By: Don Rebel Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:01 AM South Allegheny's Drew Cook shoots a 3-pointer against West Catholic defenders during the PIAA Class 3A championship game March 29 at Giant Center in Hershey. It took a long time for South Allegheny to win boys hoops title No. 1. Might it only take 12 months for championship No. 2? Only three 3A programs have repeated as championship this century: Moon from 2004-2006, Lincoln Park in 2018-2019 and Deer Lakes in 2023-2024. Here is a rundown of players to watch, Top 5 teams and other notables in WPIAL Class 3A boys basketball this season. Preseason Player of the Year Drew Cook, South Allegheny 21.0 ppg last season 14.4 ppg last season 21.7 ppg last season 15.8 ppg last season Erond Jakupi, Keystone Oaks 19.6 ppg last season Drew Allen, Bishop Canevin 16.3 ppg last season 1. South Allegheny (27-4) 4. Bishop Canevin (15-12) The Crusaders won the Section 2-3A crown by three games last season, then…...

39+ min ago (544+ words) By: Paul Schofield Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 6:01 AM Canon-McMillan's Marlee Solomon wrestles Conneaut's Daylee Watson in the 112-pound championship match during the PIAA wrestling tournament March 8. Norwin's Josephine Dollman (right) wrestles Peters Township's Grace O'Korn in the 142-pound championship match at the PIAA Girls West Regional on March 2, 2024. Moon's Haley Smarsh (right) wrestles Easton's Aubre Krazer in the 130-pound finals of the PIAA championship March 9, 2024. Kiski Area's Ava Golding controls Connellsville's Janayah Nobles in the 136-pound championship match of the PIAA West Regional on March 2, 2024. Southmoreland senior Zoey Murphy Plum senior Alaina Claassen Norwin junior Octavia Walker When the WPIAL held its second girls wrestling championship in February, five girls defended their titles and three did not. Repeat champs were Moon sophomore Haley Smarsh (130 pounds), Kiski Area junior Ava Golding (136), Norwin junior Josephine Dollman (148), Norwin sophomore Octivia Walker (155) and Plum junior Alaina…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (816+ words) By: Triblive Monday, November 24, 2025 | 11:58 PM Plum's A.J. Leah celebrates against the glass next to Colby Bartos after scoring against Greensburg Salem on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. Quaker Valley's Jace Vasbinder celebrates with the student section against the glass after scoring against Moon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at RMU Island Sports Center. Quaker Valley's Jace Vasbinder watches his goal against Moon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at RMU Island Sports Center. Plum's Scott Pushic celebrates after scoring against Greensburg Salem on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. AJ Leah scored four goals to send Plum to an 8-3 victory over Greensburg Salem in PIHL Class A hockey Monday night. Josh Lewis finished with a goal and three assists, Colby Bartos had a goal and two assists, Tyler Bartos added a goal and one assist and Scott Pushic also scored for Plum (3-5). Jake Fink scored…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago (345+ words) By: HSSN Staff Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 12:10 AM La Salle College (10-4) vs. North Penn (12-2) at Central Bucks South, 1 p.m.; Harrisburg (13-0) vs. Central Catholic (12-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona, 7 p.m. Roman Catholic (10-3) vs. Springfield-Delco (14-0) at Marple-Newtown, 1 p.m.; Peters Township (13-0) vs. Bishop McDevitt (11-1) at Mansion Park, Altoona, 1 p.m. Southern Lehigh (13-1) vs. Cardinal O'Hara (10-4) at Whitehall, 7 p.m.; Twin Valley (13-0) vs. Aliquippa (10-3) at Mifflin County, 7 p.m. Camp Hill Trinity (11-3) vs. Northwestern Lehigh (14-0) at Exeter Township, 7 p.m.; Avonworth (13-0) vs. Penn Cambria (12-2) at Indiana, 7 p.m. Southern Columbia (13-1) vs. Lansdale Catholic (12-2) at Lehighton, 7 p.m. Farrell (11-2) vs. Seton LaSalle (12-1) at Ellwood City, 1 p.m. Bishop Guilfoyle (11-2) vs. Belmont Charter (10-1) at Memorial Park, Mechanicsburg, 7 p.m.; Clairton (12-1) vs. Greenville (12-1) at Ellwood City, 7 p.m. Upper St. Clair 1, North Allegheny 0 (SO) Franklin Regional 5, South Fayette 0 Seneca Valley 5, Central Catholic 2 Shaler 6, Baldwin 3 Bethel Park 6, Norwin 1 Hampton 5, Richland 1 Plum 8, Greensburg Salem 3 Blackhawk 1, Meadville 1 Montour vs North Catholic, (n) West Allegheny 5, North Hills 2 Chartiers Valley 3, South Park 1 Quaker Valley 8, Moon 4 Carrick 4, Sewickley…...

7+ hour, 35+ min ago (856+ words) By: Bill Beckner Jr. Monday, November 24, 2025 | 11:04 PM Norwin sophomore Landon Sidun gets hand raised after winning his second Powerade Tournament title on Dec. 28, 2024. Norwin junior Landon Sidun is considered the top 120-pound high school wrestler in the nation. The Penn State commit was named to the first Nike Wrestling Preseason All-American Team, announced Monday night by FloWrestling.com. He was the only WPIAL wrestler to make the list. Sidun, who is back to 100 percent after a broken right hand cost him the WPIAL and PIAA postseason last winter, is 72-2 for his career. He won a PIAA title as a freshman. During a two-week span last year, he won Beast of the East, Powerade and Don Buchanan titles. In his first action since returning from his injury " an eight-month layoff " he upset Rocklin Zinkin en rout to a title at the…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago (663+ words) By: Josh Rizzo Monday, November 24, 2025 | 4:27 PM Kiski Area's Cooper Roscosky wrestles Belle Vernon's Elijah Brown in the 215-pounds championship match during the PIAA Class 3A tournament last season. Six years have gone by since Kiski Area wrestling raised the WPIAL Class 3A team trophy, capping a stretch of three consecutive titles. The Cavaliers advanced past the first round of the WPIAL playoffs last season and hope their still-young lineup will push them closer to title contention. Kiski coach Chris Heater said he believes this is the deepest group he's had in terms of having people bought into the program. The Cavaliers have 31 wrestlers out for the team. Heater said if they continue to work hard, expectations should be high. "Absolutely," Heater said. "They are capable, if they continue to work hard and put the time in, on determining what the ceiling is…...

9+ hour, 19+ min ago (748+ words) By: Greg Macafee Monday, November 24, 2025 | 4:21 PM Leechburg senior forward Gabe Santiago, being guarded by sophomore Dylan Whitlinger, is among the returning players for the 2025 Blue Devils. Leechburg freshman Dylan Kapalka is among the necomers for the 2025 Blue Devils. Coach Andrew McDermott and the Leechburg boys basketball team are tasked with replacing their leading scorer and rebounder this season, a challenge that is difficult for any high school program. However, an influx of young talent and a team-first approach have motivated the Blue Devils to turn things around in McDermott's third year at the helm. "We've been stressing the attention to detail, the mental focus and playing as a team are by far the three biggest things," McDermott said. "When you have a team that is a mix of upperclassmen and underclassmen, trying to get them to jell together is important....

9+ hour, 25+ min ago (644+ words) By: Greg Macafee Monday, November 24, 2025 | 4:14 PM Leechburg's Addie Zanotto (right) is among three returning starters for the Blue Devils. Leechburg's new girls basketball coach, Rich Marshall, has seen a lot of basketball throughout his coaching career. From college to high school to youth leagues, Marshall has 25 years of head coaching experience. He's been an assistant at the Division I level with Arizona State and Clemson, helped resurrect the girls program at Penn State New Kensington and also spent time at Florida Southern and Thiel, among other stops. At the high school level, he coached at Ellwood City during the 2016-17 season and most recently at Lordstown High School in Ohio. So, as he prepares to take over the Blue Devils program this season " he'll be the third head coach in three years " Marshall guaranteed his team will do two things. "Regardless…...