Author: Joe Sager
Depth fuels Quaker Valley baseball team after reaching playoffs last season
March 20, 2020
No nametags are needed this year for Quaker Valley’s baseball team.
Sewickley Academy baseball team looks to build on experience
March 15, 2020
Sewickley Academy’s baseball team continues to grow.
PIHL suspends Penguins Cup playoffs
March 12, 2020
Just like the PIAA, the PIHL is suspending its postseason for at least two weeks because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Baldwin tops Mars in OT thriller to reach Penguins Cup Class AA finals
March 11, 2020
Baldwin boasted one the PIHL’s top offenses during the regular season.
Latrobe edges Hempfield to earn spot in PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA final
Latrobe is heading back to the PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA championship.
Rivals Latrobe, Hempfield meet in PIHL Class AA semifinals
March 8, 2020
Latrobe’s 5-2 loss to Pine-Richland in last season’s PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA semifinals stung the Wildcats.
Apollo-Ridge softball expects offense to produce
March 6, 2020
Expect to hear the crack of the bat a lot when watching Apollo-Ridge’s softball team.
Apollo-Ridge baseball team looks to bounce back
Apollo-Ridge’s baseball team got off to a positive start last spring when the Vikings won their season opener at Leechburg, 6-4.
Latrobe begins Penguins Cup quest against Armstrong
March 1, 2020
Latrobe’s 10 seniors have seen a lot in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class 2A playoffs the past three years, except for a championship.
Hempfield carries momentum into Penguins Cup playoffs
February 29, 2020
Hempfield’s hockey team needed to reset.
OLSH tops Sto-Rox to win 2nd straight WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball title
February 28, 2020
It was a WPIAL title repeat for OLSH.
Section rivals to collide again as Beaver, Mohawk vie for Class 3A girls crown
Coaches can spend hours watching videos on opponents, trying to find an edge or some tendencies to exploit.
OLSH, Sto-Rox to rekindle rivalry in boys Class 2A championship game
February 27, 2020
OLSH must go through a familiar foe to defend its WPIAL Class 2A championship.
Beaver holds down Avonworth, reserves spot in girls Class 3A championship game
February 26, 2020
Extend the lead – somehow, some way.
Mohawk girls top Carlynton to reach WPIAL Class 3A finals for 1st time
Mohawk entered Wednesday night’s WPIAL Class 3A semifinal with one of the area’s best offenses.
Jake DiMichele, OLSH dominate Winchester Thurston in WPIAL Class 2A semifinals
February 25, 2020
On paper, Tuesday’s WPIAL Class 2A semifinal between OLSH and Winchester Thurston looked like a mismatch.
Franklin Regional’s young players learn grind of PIHL season
February 21, 2020
Going through the grind of a PIHL season can be a challenge.
Springdale boys survive Sewickley Academy rally, advance to quarterfinals
February 15, 2020
Springdale’s 57-49 win over Sewickley Academy on Saturday may not be featured prominently in the Dynamos’ season highlight tape.
Division title within reach for Quaker Valley hockey
February 14, 2020
The race for PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA playoff spots is finishing in a frenzy.
Norwin wrestlers set big goals for postseason tournaments
Norwin’s wrestling team wants to keep establishing program records this year.
Greensburg Salem hockey in hunt for a playoff berth
February 9, 2020
Greensburg Salem’s hockey team has four games remaining in the regular season, but the Lions are acting as if they are in the midst of the playoffs already.
Quaker Valley wrestling team celebrates 1st PIAA playoff berth
February 7, 2020
A year after finishing fourth in the WPIAL Class AA team tournament, the Quakers finished one place better this season and earned the program’s first PIAA tournament berth.
Franklin Regional’s Hudson commits to Presbyterian College soccer
February 4, 2020
Connor Hudson found a place to continue his education and play soccer next fall.
Blackhawk girls looking to rebound for another section title
February 2, 2020
Blackhawk was thinking sweep, but Central Valley had other ideas.
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy girls basketball teams gear up for playoffs
January 31, 2020
The Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy girls basketball teams can breathe a small sigh of relief.
Christiane Frye leads Central Valley past Blackhawk
January 30, 2020
Central Valley is right back in the Section 2-4A championship race.
Lincoln Park boys basketball seeking consistency
Lincoln Park’s boys basketball team has chased consistency all season.
Team Blue rallies from 4-goal deficit to win PIHL Class AAA All-Star Game
January 26, 2020
In most situations, a four-goal deficit would be worrisome.
Team Blue uses late surge to win PIHL Class AA All-Star Game
It took Team Blue a while to find some offensive chemistry in Sunday’s PIHL Class AA All-Star Game.
Quaker Valley wrestlers defend Section 2 team championship
January 24, 2020
Last year, Quaker Valley’s wrestling team learned how to win a championship when it captured the Section 2 title.
Irons, Amatucci thriving in goal for Latrobe hockey
January 19, 2020
Most hockey teams are fortunate to have one all-star goaltender.
Quaker Valley trio looking forward to PIHL All-Star Game
January 18, 2020
Quaker Valley’s hockey team continues to climb the PIHL Class AA standings.
Top line driving Norwin hockey
January 12, 2020
Norwin sports one of the PIHL Class A’s top lines.
Hempfield hockey team eager to get back to work
January 5, 2020
Most people don’t want to return from vacation.
Undefeated Latrobe hockey team happy with start, hopes to stay sharp
December 29, 2019
Latrobe entered the holiday break 11-0 in PIHL Class AA.
Numbers boost Greensburg Salem hockey during fast start
December 22, 2019
A year ago, Greensburg Salem’s hockey team had to battle not only opponents but low player numbers, as well.
High-scoring Norwin hockey focusing on team defense
December 15, 2019
Norwin’s hockey team is confident it can put the puck in the net.
Quaker Valley wrestling leans on experience
Quaker Valley’s wrestling team has improved incrementally in its first three years.
Sewickley Academy girls want to continue momentum under new coach
December 7, 2019
Last season, Sewickley Academy’s girls basketball team reached the PIAA Class A quarterfinals.
Confidence running high for Quaker Valley girls after strong finish to last season
The maturation process sped up for Quaker Valley’s girls basketball team toward the end of last season.
Franklin Regional hockey winning with defense
November 30, 2019
Shoring up the defense was one of the Franklin Regional hockey team’s goals early in the season.
Latrobe girls look to turn lessons learned into playoff berth
November 25, 2019
Latrobe’s girls basketball team expects a year to make a big difference for its roster.
Latrobe boys looking to fill scoring void
Latrobe’s boys basketball team begins the season more than 800 points in the hole.
McKeesport gets another shot at Gateway in Class 5A semifinals
November 13, 2019
It’s not often that conference rivals meet for a chance to play in the WPIAL championship game.
Balanced scoring, solid defense get Latrobe hockey off to hot start
November 10, 2019
With an experienced and balanced roster, Latrobe entered the season as one of the favorites to win a PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA championship.
GCC girls expect test in rematch with Freedom
November 7, 2019
Greensburg Central Catholic is responsible for the only blemish on the Freedom girls soccer team’s record this year.
Yough, North Catholic ready for first WPIAL girls soccer championship appearance
November 1, 2019
Yough and North Catholic’s girls soccer teams had a sense of relief after winning Monday’s WPIAL Class AA semifinals.
Norwin girls soccer eager for rematch with Seneca Valley
October 27, 2019
The Norwin girls soccer team has been thinking about a possible rematch with Seneca Valley.
Greensburg Salem boys hope to defend WPIAL cross country title
October 22, 2019
Greensburg Salem’s boys cross country team is going for a WPIAL Class AA title repeat.
Derry volleyball hopes for extended run in WPIAL playoffs
October 21, 2019
Getting past the first round of the WPIAL Class AA playoffs has not been a problem for Derry’s girls volleyball team.
Greensburg Central Catholic volleyball ready for WPIAL playoffs
October 13, 2019
After winning WPIAL and PIAA Class A titles in 2016, Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls volleyball team has been searching for a way back to the top.
Appolonia sets goal record for streaking Yough girls soccer
October 8, 2019
Growing up in a soccer family, Justine Appolonia has been scoring goals since she can remember.
Latrobe ready to make run in WPIAL tennis team tournament
October 6, 2019
With singles and doubles WPIAL girls tennis champions determined, it’s time for area teams to begin their quests for titles.
Southmoreland girls volleyball team digs in for final stretch
Southmoreland’s girls volleyball team is ready to make a push for a section title.
Expect offensive fireworks from Norwin hockey team
October 4, 2019
This season, Norwin’s hockey team wants to keep the light on — the opposing team’s goal lamp.
Quaker Valley hockey looking to rebound
Quaker Valley’s hockey team hopes to rebound from a near postseason miss.
Franklin Regional hockey adapting quickly to new coach
Franklin Regional’s hockey team has a new coach, but the goal remains the same — win a PIHL Penguins Cup championship.
Coach Bill Pfeifer boosts Hopewell girls soccer program, sets state wins record
October 1, 2019
Winning follows Bill Pfeifer.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer turns attention to defense in second half
The first half of section play was good for Mt. Pleasant’s girls soccer team.
Contenders aplenty as PIHL drops puck on regular season
September 29, 2019
While there are many unknowns heading into the PIHL season, which opens Monday, two things are certain: there will be new Penguins Cup champions in Class AA and A.
With new coach, Hempfield volleyball team back on top
Sometimes, teams endure growing pains while adjusting to a new coach.
Yough girls soccer standout Hadley Sleith adds football to packed athletic resume
September 24, 2019
Between school and soccer, Hadley Sleith’s schedule is pretty busy most days.
Latrobe volleyball hopes to gain momentum with healthy lineup
September 22, 2019
Reaching the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs was the goal last year for Latrobe’s girls volleyball team.
Quaker Valley boys soccer continues section dominance
September 20, 2019
While the players may change on a yearly basis, one thing remains constant for Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team: The Quakers dominate section play.
Balanced attack leading Norwin girls soccer
September 17, 2019
Norwin’s girls soccer team is hoping to rediscover its championship recipe this fall.
Balanced attack leading Norwin girls soccer
September 13, 2019
Norwin’s girls soccer team is hoping to rediscover its championship recipe this fall.
Balanced approach paying off for Belle Vernon girls soccer team
September 10, 2019
Belle Vernon’s girls soccer team cruised through its section last year.
Quaker Valley volleyball has mix of youth, experience
September 6, 2019
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team got its introductions out of the way last year.
Young Sewickley Academy girls soccer learning on the go
August 30, 2019
Sewickley Academy’s girls soccer team hopes the process equals results. The Panthers, who graduated 11 seniors from last year’s team, have a new look this fall.
Quaker Valley girls soccer eager to gain experience
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team can’t wait to open the regular season.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer expects to make major strides this season
August 25, 2019
Last season was an adventure for Mt. Pleasant’s girls soccer team.
Mt. Pleasant boys soccer won’t let defense rest
After graduating most of its offensive firepower, Mt. Pleasant’s boys soccer team will look to shut down opponents with its experienced defense this fall.
Middle of lineup powers Sewickley Academy boys soccer
August 23, 2019
Sewickley Academy’s boys soccer team is going to build from the middle this season.
Quaker Valley boys soccer reloads for another run
The reloading process continues for Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team.
Seton LaSalle football team hopes to rebound with new coach
August 21, 2019
Seton LaSalle is ready to get back to the top.
OLSH football team reloads hoping for another championship run
August 20, 2019
Last fall, OLSH football enjoyed unprecedented success.
Moon hopes better O-line, quick-strike approach pay dividends
August 16, 2019
Moon’s offensive philosophy is simple: Get the ball to a player quickly in open space, and let him do all the rest.
Reloaded Belle Vernon girls soccer ready for a long playoff run
August 15, 2019
With nine starters back, new Belle Vernon girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett is excited to see what the team can achieve this year.
Belle Vernon boys soccer focusing on defense first
Belle Vernon’s boys soccer team graduated only five starters from a year ago, but two of them accounted for most of the Leopards’ offense.
Quaker Valley HOF tennis teams dominated opposition
August 9, 2019
Quaker Valley’s girls tennis program has been a dominant force in the 21st century.
Quaker Valley’s 2006 hockey team set program standard
Quaker Valley’s hockey team has developed into one of the PIHL’s most consistent programs over the past two decades.
Stewart cruised past opponents on the tennis court for Quaker Valley
August 2, 2019
When Cate Stewart moved with her family to the Quaker Valley School District after her freshman year of high school, she wasn’t sure how she would fit into a new community.
Darren Rogers starred on, off the field at Quaker Valley
July 27, 2019
Darren Rogers starred on the track, basketball court, football field and in the classroom while attending Quaker Valley.
Quaker Valley’s Hughes notches another victory with hall of fame induction
July 19, 2019
Justin Hughes knows how to win.
Hempfield’s Gerger will continue hockey career in Canada
June 24, 2019
When Canada came calling for Jared Gerger, he couldn’t resist.
Penn-Trafford baseball gets boost from former pro Dana Williams
May 27, 2019
Like most championship baseball teams, Penn-Trafford relies heavily on its pitching and defense.
Martindale’s blast helps carry North Allegheny softball past Norwin
May 22, 2019
North Allegheny felt pretty relived when Rachel Martindale smacked a three-run homer Wednesday.
Laura Fox’s homer lifts Hempfield past Seneca Valley in Class 6A semifinals
Laura Fox saved the game then won it for Hempfield on Wednesday.
Volleyball semifinals roundup: Ambridge edges Derry to earn spot in WPIAL Class AA final
May 21, 2019
Ambridge’s boys volleyball team is ready to defend its title.
Latrobe, Derry ready for WPIAL volleyball semifinals
May 19, 2019
Latrobe and Derry hope to reach Thursday’s WPIAL championship matches.
Southmoreland softball downs Deer Lakes in WPIAL playoff opener
May 16, 2019
Southmoreland’s WPIAL Class 3A title defense started on a strong note.
Freshman throws no-hitter as Springdale softball routs Quigley Catholic
The wait was worth it for the Springdale softball team.
Section champion Latrobe volleyball ready for playoffs
May 12, 2019
Latrobe’s boys volleyball team emerged from a competitive field to capture a section championship.
Fox Chapel, Indiana capture WPIAL boys tennis team titles
May 8, 2019
Fox Chapel and Indiana joined elite clubs at Wednesday’s WPIAL boys tennis team championships at Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford.
Jeannette seniors looking for one last run in baseball playoffs
May 7, 2019
Next week is what Jeannette’s baseball team has been thinking about since last May — the start of the WPIAL playoffs.
Plum tennis team overcomes small numbers
May 3, 2019
Plum’s boys tennis team finished 2-8 this spring.
Derry volleyball team seeks focus for playoff run
April 28, 2019
Derry’s boys volleyball team wants to play for the WPIAL Class 2A title.
Hempfield boys volleyball ready to win now
April 7, 2019
With no senior starters, Hempfield’s boys volleyball team feels pretty good about its future.
Latrobe boys volleyball team ready to make a run
March 27, 2019
Now is the time for Latrobe to make a run through the boys volleyball postseason. With 10 starters back and a senior-laden roster, the Wildcats have high hopes.
Derry volleyball faces challenging start to season
March 24, 2019
Derry’s boys volleyball team began the season ranked among the top WPIAL Class 2A teams.
North Catholic girls hope defense shines against Bethlehem Catholic
March 22, 2019
North Catholic’s girls basketball team is known for its offensive production — and rightfully so.
North Allegheny blanks Peters Township to claim PIHL Penguins Cup Class 3A title
March 19, 2019
North Allegheny sought perfection Tuesday night.
Montour’s offense shines in PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship victory
Offense wins championships, too.
Late surge lifts Pine-Richland to PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup title
March 18, 2019
The final surge was the difference for Pine-Richland.
Plum volleyball hopes to take step forward this season
March 15, 2019
Plum’s boys volleyball team hopes the rebuilding project is a quick one.
Giacobbe, Upper St. Clair outduel Franklin Regional in PIHL Class AA semifinals
March 13, 2019
Upper St. Clair’s Quinn Giacobbe and Franklin Regional’s Olda Virag put on a show within a show Wednesday night.
Pine-Richland puts away Latrobe to reach Penguins Cup final
Once was enough for Pine-Richland — the Rams weren’t about to let Latrobe come back again.
Franklin Regional hockey relishing underdog role
March 11, 2019
After years of being one of the top-seeded teams in the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, Franklin Regional is relishing its underdog role this postseason.
Latrobe hockey looks for balance in semifinal matchup
March 10, 2019
Any victory in the Penguins Cup playoffs is a good one.
Without Parshall, Belle Vernon softball team seeks new identity
March 7, 2019
How will Belle Vernon’s softball team fare without Bailey Parshall?
Belle Vernon baseball leans on middle of its lineup for experience
Belle Vernon’s baseball team enters the season with many questions.
Pine-Richland’s offense shines in PIHL quarterfinal win over Hempfield
March 4, 2019
Hempfield entered Monday night’s PIHL Penguins Cup Class 2A quarterfinal as the classification’s top scoring offense.
Mt. Lebanon surges past Canon-McMillan in WPIAL Class 6A semifinals
February 27, 2019
With his shooters struggling in the first half, Joe David remained confident heading into the second half.
Norwin hockey looks to get back to its aggressive game
February 13, 2019
Norwin’s hockey team achieved its first goal: qualifying for the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup playoffs.
Depth fuels Quaker Valley baseball team after reaching playoffs last season
March 20, 2020
No nametags are needed this year for Quaker Valley’s baseball team.
Sewickley Academy baseball team looks to build on experience
March 15, 2020
Sewickley Academy’s baseball team continues to grow.
PIHL suspends Penguins Cup playoffs
March 12, 2020
Just like the PIAA, the PIHL is suspending its postseason for at least two weeks because of concerns over the coronavirus.
Baldwin tops Mars in OT thriller to reach Penguins Cup Class AA finals
March 11, 2020
Baldwin boasted one the PIHL’s top offenses during the regular season.
Latrobe edges Hempfield to earn spot in PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA final
Latrobe is heading back to the PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA championship.
Rivals Latrobe, Hempfield meet in PIHL Class AA semifinals
March 8, 2020
Latrobe’s 5-2 loss to Pine-Richland in last season’s PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA semifinals stung the Wildcats.
Apollo-Ridge softball expects offense to produce
March 6, 2020
Expect to hear the crack of the bat a lot when watching Apollo-Ridge’s softball team.
Apollo-Ridge baseball team looks to bounce back
Apollo-Ridge’s baseball team got off to a positive start last spring when the Vikings won their season opener at Leechburg, 6-4.
Latrobe begins Penguins Cup quest against Armstrong
March 1, 2020
Latrobe’s 10 seniors have seen a lot in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class 2A playoffs the past three years, except for a championship.
Hempfield carries momentum into Penguins Cup playoffs
February 29, 2020
Hempfield’s hockey team needed to reset.
OLSH tops Sto-Rox to win 2nd straight WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball title
February 28, 2020
It was a WPIAL title repeat for OLSH.
Section rivals to collide again as Beaver, Mohawk vie for Class 3A girls crown
Coaches can spend hours watching videos on opponents, trying to find an edge or some tendencies to exploit.
OLSH, Sto-Rox to rekindle rivalry in boys Class 2A championship game
February 27, 2020
OLSH must go through a familiar foe to defend its WPIAL Class 2A championship.
Beaver holds down Avonworth, reserves spot in girls Class 3A championship game
February 26, 2020
Extend the lead – somehow, some way.
Mohawk girls top Carlynton to reach WPIAL Class 3A finals for 1st time
Mohawk entered Wednesday night’s WPIAL Class 3A semifinal with one of the area’s best offenses.
Jake DiMichele, OLSH dominate Winchester Thurston in WPIAL Class 2A semifinals
February 25, 2020
On paper, Tuesday’s WPIAL Class 2A semifinal between OLSH and Winchester Thurston looked like a mismatch.
Franklin Regional’s young players learn grind of PIHL season
February 21, 2020
Going through the grind of a PIHL season can be a challenge.
Springdale boys survive Sewickley Academy rally, advance to quarterfinals
February 15, 2020
Springdale’s 57-49 win over Sewickley Academy on Saturday may not be featured prominently in the Dynamos’ season highlight tape.
Division title within reach for Quaker Valley hockey
February 14, 2020
The race for PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA playoff spots is finishing in a frenzy.
Norwin wrestlers set big goals for postseason tournaments
Norwin’s wrestling team wants to keep establishing program records this year.
Greensburg Salem hockey in hunt for a playoff berth
February 9, 2020
Greensburg Salem’s hockey team has four games remaining in the regular season, but the Lions are acting as if they are in the midst of the playoffs already.
Quaker Valley wrestling team celebrates 1st PIAA playoff berth
February 7, 2020
A year after finishing fourth in the WPIAL Class AA team tournament, the Quakers finished one place better this season and earned the program’s first PIAA tournament berth.
Franklin Regional’s Hudson commits to Presbyterian College soccer
February 4, 2020
Connor Hudson found a place to continue his education and play soccer next fall.
Blackhawk girls looking to rebound for another section title
February 2, 2020
Blackhawk was thinking sweep, but Central Valley had other ideas.
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy girls basketball teams gear up for playoffs
January 31, 2020
The Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy girls basketball teams can breathe a small sigh of relief.
Christiane Frye leads Central Valley past Blackhawk
January 30, 2020
Central Valley is right back in the Section 2-4A championship race.
Lincoln Park boys basketball seeking consistency
Lincoln Park’s boys basketball team has chased consistency all season.
Team Blue rallies from 4-goal deficit to win PIHL Class AAA All-Star Game
January 26, 2020
In most situations, a four-goal deficit would be worrisome.
Team Blue uses late surge to win PIHL Class AA All-Star Game
It took Team Blue a while to find some offensive chemistry in Sunday’s PIHL Class AA All-Star Game.
Quaker Valley wrestlers defend Section 2 team championship
January 24, 2020
Last year, Quaker Valley’s wrestling team learned how to win a championship when it captured the Section 2 title.
Irons, Amatucci thriving in goal for Latrobe hockey
January 19, 2020
Most hockey teams are fortunate to have one all-star goaltender.
Quaker Valley trio looking forward to PIHL All-Star Game
January 18, 2020
Quaker Valley’s hockey team continues to climb the PIHL Class AA standings.
Top line driving Norwin hockey
January 12, 2020
Norwin sports one of the PIHL Class A’s top lines.
Hempfield hockey team eager to get back to work
January 5, 2020
Most people don’t want to return from vacation.
Undefeated Latrobe hockey team happy with start, hopes to stay sharp
December 29, 2019
Latrobe entered the holiday break 11-0 in PIHL Class AA.
Numbers boost Greensburg Salem hockey during fast start
December 22, 2019
A year ago, Greensburg Salem’s hockey team had to battle not only opponents but low player numbers, as well.
High-scoring Norwin hockey focusing on team defense
December 15, 2019
Norwin’s hockey team is confident it can put the puck in the net.
Quaker Valley wrestling leans on experience
Quaker Valley’s wrestling team has improved incrementally in its first three years.
Sewickley Academy girls want to continue momentum under new coach
December 7, 2019
Last season, Sewickley Academy’s girls basketball team reached the PIAA Class A quarterfinals.
Confidence running high for Quaker Valley girls after strong finish to last season
The maturation process sped up for Quaker Valley’s girls basketball team toward the end of last season.
Franklin Regional hockey winning with defense
November 30, 2019
Shoring up the defense was one of the Franklin Regional hockey team’s goals early in the season.
Latrobe girls look to turn lessons learned into playoff berth
November 25, 2019
Latrobe’s girls basketball team expects a year to make a big difference for its roster.
Latrobe boys looking to fill scoring void
Latrobe’s boys basketball team begins the season more than 800 points in the hole.
McKeesport gets another shot at Gateway in Class 5A semifinals
November 13, 2019
It’s not often that conference rivals meet for a chance to play in the WPIAL championship game.
Balanced scoring, solid defense get Latrobe hockey off to hot start
November 10, 2019
With an experienced and balanced roster, Latrobe entered the season as one of the favorites to win a PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA championship.
GCC girls expect test in rematch with Freedom
November 7, 2019
Greensburg Central Catholic is responsible for the only blemish on the Freedom girls soccer team’s record this year.
Yough, North Catholic ready for first WPIAL girls soccer championship appearance
November 1, 2019
Yough and North Catholic’s girls soccer teams had a sense of relief after winning Monday’s WPIAL Class AA semifinals.
Norwin girls soccer eager for rematch with Seneca Valley
October 27, 2019
The Norwin girls soccer team has been thinking about a possible rematch with Seneca Valley.
Greensburg Salem boys hope to defend WPIAL cross country title
October 22, 2019
Greensburg Salem’s boys cross country team is going for a WPIAL Class AA title repeat.
Derry volleyball hopes for extended run in WPIAL playoffs
October 21, 2019
Getting past the first round of the WPIAL Class AA playoffs has not been a problem for Derry’s girls volleyball team.
Greensburg Central Catholic volleyball ready for WPIAL playoffs
October 13, 2019
After winning WPIAL and PIAA Class A titles in 2016, Greensburg Central Catholic’s girls volleyball team has been searching for a way back to the top.
Appolonia sets goal record for streaking Yough girls soccer
October 8, 2019
Growing up in a soccer family, Justine Appolonia has been scoring goals since she can remember.
Latrobe ready to make run in WPIAL tennis team tournament
October 6, 2019
With singles and doubles WPIAL girls tennis champions determined, it’s time for area teams to begin their quests for titles.
Southmoreland girls volleyball team digs in for final stretch
Southmoreland’s girls volleyball team is ready to make a push for a section title.
Expect offensive fireworks from Norwin hockey team
October 4, 2019
This season, Norwin’s hockey team wants to keep the light on — the opposing team’s goal lamp.
Quaker Valley hockey looking to rebound
Quaker Valley’s hockey team hopes to rebound from a near postseason miss.
Franklin Regional hockey adapting quickly to new coach
Franklin Regional’s hockey team has a new coach, but the goal remains the same — win a PIHL Penguins Cup championship.
Coach Bill Pfeifer boosts Hopewell girls soccer program, sets state wins record
October 1, 2019
Winning follows Bill Pfeifer.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer turns attention to defense in second half
The first half of section play was good for Mt. Pleasant’s girls soccer team.
Contenders aplenty as PIHL drops puck on regular season
September 29, 2019
While there are many unknowns heading into the PIHL season, which opens Monday, two things are certain: there will be new Penguins Cup champions in Class AA and A.
With new coach, Hempfield volleyball team back on top
Sometimes, teams endure growing pains while adjusting to a new coach.
Yough girls soccer standout Hadley Sleith adds football to packed athletic resume
September 24, 2019
Between school and soccer, Hadley Sleith’s schedule is pretty busy most days.
Latrobe volleyball hopes to gain momentum with healthy lineup
September 22, 2019
Reaching the WPIAL Class AAAA playoffs was the goal last year for Latrobe’s girls volleyball team.
Quaker Valley boys soccer continues section dominance
September 20, 2019
While the players may change on a yearly basis, one thing remains constant for Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team: The Quakers dominate section play.
Balanced attack leading Norwin girls soccer
September 17, 2019
Norwin’s girls soccer team is hoping to rediscover its championship recipe this fall.
Balanced attack leading Norwin girls soccer
September 13, 2019
Norwin’s girls soccer team is hoping to rediscover its championship recipe this fall.
Balanced approach paying off for Belle Vernon girls soccer team
September 10, 2019
Belle Vernon’s girls soccer team cruised through its section last year.
Quaker Valley volleyball has mix of youth, experience
September 6, 2019
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team got its introductions out of the way last year.
Young Sewickley Academy girls soccer learning on the go
August 30, 2019
Sewickley Academy’s girls soccer team hopes the process equals results. The Panthers, who graduated 11 seniors from last year’s team, have a new look this fall.
Quaker Valley girls soccer eager to gain experience
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team can’t wait to open the regular season.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer expects to make major strides this season
August 25, 2019
Last season was an adventure for Mt. Pleasant’s girls soccer team.
Mt. Pleasant boys soccer won’t let defense rest
After graduating most of its offensive firepower, Mt. Pleasant’s boys soccer team will look to shut down opponents with its experienced defense this fall.
Middle of lineup powers Sewickley Academy boys soccer
August 23, 2019
Sewickley Academy’s boys soccer team is going to build from the middle this season.
Quaker Valley boys soccer reloads for another run
The reloading process continues for Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team.
Seton LaSalle football team hopes to rebound with new coach
August 21, 2019
Seton LaSalle is ready to get back to the top.
OLSH football team reloads hoping for another championship run
August 20, 2019
Last fall, OLSH football enjoyed unprecedented success.
Moon hopes better O-line, quick-strike approach pay dividends
August 16, 2019
Moon’s offensive philosophy is simple: Get the ball to a player quickly in open space, and let him do all the rest.
Reloaded Belle Vernon girls soccer ready for a long playoff run
August 15, 2019
With nine starters back, new Belle Vernon girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett is excited to see what the team can achieve this year.
Belle Vernon boys soccer focusing on defense first
Belle Vernon’s boys soccer team graduated only five starters from a year ago, but two of them accounted for most of the Leopards’ offense.
Quaker Valley HOF tennis teams dominated opposition
August 9, 2019
Quaker Valley’s girls tennis program has been a dominant force in the 21st century.
Quaker Valley’s 2006 hockey team set program standard
Quaker Valley’s hockey team has developed into one of the PIHL’s most consistent programs over the past two decades.
Stewart cruised past opponents on the tennis court for Quaker Valley
August 2, 2019
When Cate Stewart moved with her family to the Quaker Valley School District after her freshman year of high school, she wasn’t sure how she would fit into a new community.
Darren Rogers starred on, off the field at Quaker Valley
July 27, 2019
Darren Rogers starred on the track, basketball court, football field and in the classroom while attending Quaker Valley.
Quaker Valley’s Hughes notches another victory with hall of fame induction
July 19, 2019
Justin Hughes knows how to win.
Hempfield’s Gerger will continue hockey career in Canada
June 24, 2019
When Canada came calling for Jared Gerger, he couldn’t resist.
Penn-Trafford baseball gets boost from former pro Dana Williams
May 27, 2019
Like most championship baseball teams, Penn-Trafford relies heavily on its pitching and defense.
Martindale’s blast helps carry North Allegheny softball past Norwin
May 22, 2019
North Allegheny felt pretty relived when Rachel Martindale smacked a three-run homer Wednesday.
Laura Fox’s homer lifts Hempfield past Seneca Valley in Class 6A semifinals
Laura Fox saved the game then won it for Hempfield on Wednesday.
Volleyball semifinals roundup: Ambridge edges Derry to earn spot in WPIAL Class AA final
May 21, 2019
Ambridge’s boys volleyball team is ready to defend its title.
Latrobe, Derry ready for WPIAL volleyball semifinals
May 19, 2019
Latrobe and Derry hope to reach Thursday’s WPIAL championship matches.
Southmoreland softball downs Deer Lakes in WPIAL playoff opener
May 16, 2019
Southmoreland’s WPIAL Class 3A title defense started on a strong note.
Freshman throws no-hitter as Springdale softball routs Quigley Catholic
The wait was worth it for the Springdale softball team.
Section champion Latrobe volleyball ready for playoffs
May 12, 2019
Latrobe’s boys volleyball team emerged from a competitive field to capture a section championship.
Fox Chapel, Indiana capture WPIAL boys tennis team titles
May 8, 2019
Fox Chapel and Indiana joined elite clubs at Wednesday’s WPIAL boys tennis team championships at Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford.
Jeannette seniors looking for one last run in baseball playoffs
May 7, 2019
Next week is what Jeannette’s baseball team has been thinking about since last May — the start of the WPIAL playoffs.
Plum tennis team overcomes small numbers
May 3, 2019
Plum’s boys tennis team finished 2-8 this spring.
Derry volleyball team seeks focus for playoff run
April 28, 2019
Derry’s boys volleyball team wants to play for the WPIAL Class 2A title.
Hempfield boys volleyball ready to win now
April 7, 2019
With no senior starters, Hempfield’s boys volleyball team feels pretty good about its future.
Latrobe boys volleyball team ready to make a run
March 27, 2019
Now is the time for Latrobe to make a run through the boys volleyball postseason. With 10 starters back and a senior-laden roster, the Wildcats have high hopes.
Derry volleyball faces challenging start to season
March 24, 2019
Derry’s boys volleyball team began the season ranked among the top WPIAL Class 2A teams.
North Catholic girls hope defense shines against Bethlehem Catholic
March 22, 2019
North Catholic’s girls basketball team is known for its offensive production — and rightfully so.
North Allegheny blanks Peters Township to claim PIHL Penguins Cup Class 3A title
March 19, 2019
North Allegheny sought perfection Tuesday night.
Montour’s offense shines in PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship victory
Offense wins championships, too.
Late surge lifts Pine-Richland to PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup title
March 18, 2019
The final surge was the difference for Pine-Richland.
Plum volleyball hopes to take step forward this season
March 15, 2019
Plum’s boys volleyball team hopes the rebuilding project is a quick one.
Giacobbe, Upper St. Clair outduel Franklin Regional in PIHL Class AA semifinals
March 13, 2019
Upper St. Clair’s Quinn Giacobbe and Franklin Regional’s Olda Virag put on a show within a show Wednesday night.
Pine-Richland puts away Latrobe to reach Penguins Cup final
Once was enough for Pine-Richland — the Rams weren’t about to let Latrobe come back again.
Franklin Regional hockey relishing underdog role
March 11, 2019
After years of being one of the top-seeded teams in the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, Franklin Regional is relishing its underdog role this postseason.
Latrobe hockey looks for balance in semifinal matchup
March 10, 2019
Any victory in the Penguins Cup playoffs is a good one.
Without Parshall, Belle Vernon softball team seeks new identity
March 7, 2019
How will Belle Vernon’s softball team fare without Bailey Parshall?
Belle Vernon baseball leans on middle of its lineup for experience
Belle Vernon’s baseball team enters the season with many questions.
Pine-Richland’s offense shines in PIHL quarterfinal win over Hempfield
March 4, 2019
Hempfield entered Monday night’s PIHL Penguins Cup Class 2A quarterfinal as the classification’s top scoring offense.
Mt. Lebanon surges past Canon-McMillan in WPIAL Class 6A semifinals
February 27, 2019
With his shooters struggling in the first half, Joe David remained confident heading into the second half.
Norwin hockey looks to get back to its aggressive game
February 13, 2019
Norwin’s hockey team achieved its first goal: qualifying for the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup playoffs.
