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Flyers Cup, Penguins Cup champions split at Pennsylvania State Finals

3/22/2025

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Garnet Valley senior Nolan Stott takes the trophy to his teammates after the Jaguars' 7-2 win over Avonworth in the Class A title game. It was Garnet Valley's first ever state championship. Josh Rizzo/Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges
fThe Pennsylvania State Hockey Finals wrapped up Saturday at Clearview Arena on Neville Island. Burrell won the inaugural Division 2 Challenge Cup, Garnet Valley won in Class A, North Penn in 2A and Seneca Valley in 3A. the question for hockey's governing body is will the Challenge Cup continue?

It is a two-year experiment for what used to be known as the Open Class. There was a subdued energy to the game, but that may be because the game started at 11 a.m. Some of the Pope John Paul II players drove through the night to get to Pittsburgh for the game.

​Such is life for club sports. 

Here's my story on the Division 2 Challenge Cup for the Tribune Review. Also, wrote about Garnet Valley's title for High School on SI.

Josh Rizzo is the editor and publisher of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas can be submitted to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
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Cathedral Prep, Morgantown (W.Va.) win Pens Cup titles

3/18/2025

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John Dibartoloemo grabs Julian Kemp during a scrum at the Penguins Cup varsity Division 2 game Tuesday night at the UPMC Lemieux Complex. Josh Rizzo/Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges
The Penguins Cup finals were hotly contested Tuesday night at the UPMC Lemieux Complex. Cathedral prep won its fifth Pens Cup title and collected a title for the first time since 2016 by tripping up top-seeded Fox Chapel 5-4 in overtime.

Morgantown (W.Va.) rolled over Burrell 5-1 to win its first Penguin Cup title. The Mohawks were the West Virginia team to win a PIHL title in 14 years.

Josh Rizzo is the editor and publisher of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas cane be submitted to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
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Burrell Girls Basketball Beats Up Highlands, 55-27

1/16/2025

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Highlands guard Jasmine Owen has her pass batted up into the air by Burell's McKenna Miller Thursday night during a Section 1-4A matchup. The Buccaneers shut out the Goldem Rams in the first quarter en route to a 55-27 victory. Josh Rizzo/Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges
The Burrell girls basketball team did it needed to do in order to move past Highlands 55-27 Thursday night at home. The Buccaneers held Highlands without a point in the first quarter. Burrell's defense has been excellent all season.

The Buccaneers have held nine of their opponents to 30 points or less. Burrell is in fourth place in Section 1-4A.

Josh Rizzo is the publisher and owner of Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges. Story ideas can be sent to [email protected] or on X @J_oshrizzo.
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Burrell Boys' Wrestling Collects Seven Pins, Beats Valley 67-6; Vikings Girls Trip up Bucs

1/8/2025

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Valley's Radyn Thomas lifts Burrell's Vincent Guerrini during their 114-pound wrestling match Wednesday night at Valley High School. Ross' pin was he Vikings' only victory during a 67-6 Section 9-2A defeat. Josh Rizzo/Pittsburgh Preps and Colleges
Here are the results from the Section 9-2A match between Valley and Burrell. The Buccaneers cruised to a 67-6 win Wednesday night on the road.

Burrell 67, Valley 6
139: Julian Bertucci (B) pinned Brendon Knuckles, :38
145: Caydn Crawford (B)  p. Chance Johnson, 1:40
152: Calio Zanella tech. fall (B) Antonio Perkins 19-3, 5:06
160: Ben Catullo (B) t.f. Jaron Reid, 1:12
172: Isaac Lacinski (B) p. Isaiah Cain, :27
189: Logan Shank (B) p. Caden Shurina, :40
215: Luke Boylan (B) p. Omar Sanchez, 1:01
285: Ayden Kun (B) p. Brendan Andrzejczuk, :32
107: Logan Barrett (B) win by forfeit
114: Radyn Thomas (V) p. Vincent Guerrini, 3:31
121: Carter Thomas (B) p. Xavier Ross, 2:24
127: Cameron Baker (B) wbf
133: Jacob Stewart (B) decision Juzef Betts, 7-6
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Burrell Wins Annual Rivalry Match with Kiski

12/21/2024

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Burrell and Kiski has long been the best among the WPIAL's rivalry matches in Westmoreland County. The Buccaneers didn't fold in the face of pressure Saturday at Kiski. Facing a 33-point deficit, Burrell picked up six wins and forfeit to rally past Kiski 35-33.

​The Buccaneers have now beat the Cavaliers in three straight seasons. Before this current streak, Kiski had won 10 in a row.
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    My name is Josh Rizzo, I am a sports writer who has worked for a variety of print and online media for the past 15 years. I specialize in community journalism, focusing on regular people who happen to play sports.
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