WPIAL 5-A and 6-A Classifications Sports News
The Trinity boys’ basketball team is the lone team in Section 1-5A to have double-digit in wins, yet they do not sit atop the section standings. They did until Tuesday night when McKeesport welcomed them into its gym and served them am 83-72 loss. The Tigers and Hillers have now split the season series with… More »
McKeesport senior Carlinos Acie made the biggest decision of his life on Thursday, announcing his commitment to the United States Naval Academy. Acie announced his decision via a post on Twitter. In his senior season, Acie was named Class 5A Big East Conference first-team as a defensive back. He was a part of the Tigers defense… More »
2017 Class 5A and 6A Coaches of the Year 2017 Class 6A Southeastern Conference First Team 2017 Class 6A Northern Seven Conference First Team 2017 Class 5A Allegheny Nine Conference First Team 2017 Class 5A Big East Conference First Team
McKeesport senior Layton Jordan became the latest football player in the Big 56 Conference to earn a Division I scholarship. Jordan announced via Twitter on Dec. 7 that he has committed to Temple University. Jordan was selected as a first-team running back in the Class 5A Big East Conference, leading his team to the WPIAL semifinals… More »
As teams across the state get ready to compete for the state championship this weekend – including Gateway and Pine-Richland – others found out what classification they will be competing in 2018. A number of Class 5A and 6A schools in the WPIAL have changed their classification. In Class 6A, Penn Hills, Shaler, Bethel Park… More »
No. 1 Penn-Trafford Warriors (10-1) vs. No. 4 Upper St. Clair Panthers (8-3) At West Mifflin (7:30 p.m.) The top-seed Warriors survived their quarterfinal scare against Fox Chapel last week, coming from behind for the 28-21 win. Penn-Trafford had four players account for touchdowns. Senior quarterback Cam Laffoon led the charge with a rushing touchdown… More »
No. 1 Penn-Trafford (9-1) vs. No. 8 Fox Chapel (6-4) At 7:30 p.m. The top seed Warriors come into the playoffs fresh off their only loss of the season, a 27-24 defeat to the hands of McKeesport. Meanwhile, the Foxes are entering tonight’s quarterfinal game on a five game win streak after starting the season… More »
2017 Boys’ Basketball All-Section Photo Gallery ********** Class 5A Second Team & Honorable Mention Class 6A Second Team & Honorable Mention
2017 Girls’ Basketball All-Section Photo Gallery ************ Class 5A Second Team & Honorable Mention Class 6A Second Team & Honorable Mention
All-Conference Photo Gallery Second Team & Honorable Mentions (Above photo courtesy of Armstrong Athletics.)