Field Hockey

Freeport’s Marcus Trask is a member of the 2021 hockey team.

A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Freeport’s Marcus Trask

November 9, 2021

Marcus Trask

High school roundup for Nov. 8, 2021: Thomas Jefferson hockey stays undefeated

Jimmy Passanante scored twice and Brett Smith netted the go-ahead goal in the second period to lead Thomas Jefferson to a 6-3 victory over Hempfield in a PIHL Class 2A game Monday night.

Seneca Valley’s Cole Kamarec works against Peters Township’s Connor Hoye during the WPIAL Class 4A championship game Saturday.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Nov. 9, 2021: State soccer playoffs kick off

November 8, 2021

Even though the district-champion-only format for the PIAA playoffs in 2020 cut the state soccer playoffs from four rounds to three, it turned out to be a historic postseason for the WPIAL.

Pine-Richland players celebrate after winning the WPIAL Class 3A field hockey title Oct. 30, 2021, at Washington & Jefferson.

3 WPIAL field hockey champions to host PIAA openers Tuesday

November 7, 2021

No Western Pennsylvania field hockey team has reached the PIAA finals in the sport’s 47-year history, but three WPIAL squads will try as they start their state tournament quest Tuesday.

Greater Latrobe’s takes a shot against Hempfield on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 at Kirk S. Nevin Arena.

2021 PIHL standings through Nov. 7, 2021

Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Nov. 7.

Franklin Regional’s Chase Williams competes during the 2021 season.

Chase Williams leading Franklin Regional to strong start

November 6, 2021

When the Franklin Regional hockey team needs a spark, senior center Chase Williams usually provides it.

Senior-led Hempfield relishes run to WPIAL field hockey playoffs

November 3, 2021

You could say Hempfield’s early exit from the WPIAL field hockey playoffs has cast a persistent pall of doubt over a program that, until this year, hadn’t even sniffed a postseason opportunity. But it did little to break the Spartans’ spirit.

Latrobe’s Lauren Sapp works out with her teammates during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at Greater Latrobe High School.

Latrobe field hockey encouraged by strong playoff showing

November 2, 2021

A pair of inmates, a princess, a frat boy and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich were key components in the final Latrobe field hockey practice of 2021.

The Fox Chapel field hockey team finished as the WPIAL Class 2A runner-up.

Fox Chapel field hockey team relishes another trip to WPIAL finals

Fox Chapel secured the No. 2 seed in the WPIAL Class 2A field hockey playoffs for the second year in a row.

Quaker Valley’s Max Quinn was named the team MVP last season after producing 13 goals and 13 assists.

Senior sparks Quaker Valley hockey team with high-energy game

October 31, 2021

Max Quinn is known for his hard-charging, high-energy attitude on the ice.

Penn-Trafford’s Ryan Crombie moves the puck in front of Latrobe’s Jack Beddick during a game last season.

Buzz building for Penn-Trafford hockey team

There is a good reason for the buzz surrounding the Penn-Trafford hockey team.

Pine-Richland players celebrate after winning the WPIAL Class 3A field hockey title Oct. 31, 2021, at Washington & Jefferson.

Pine-Richland completes WPIAL Class 3A field hockey 3-peat

October 30, 2021

The Pine-Richland Rams proved once again to be the dominant force in WPIAL Class 3A field hockey, as they defeated North Allegheny, 3-1, to capture a third straight title Saturday night at Washington & Jefferson.

Shady Side Academy field hockey players celebrate after defeating Aquinas Academy in the WPIAL Class A final Oct. 30, 2021, at Washington & Jefferson.

Shady Side Academy captures 4th straight WPIAL field hockey title

Betsy Gorse returned to Shady Side Academy for her second stint as head coach four seasons ago, and the move turned out in the best way for both her and the school, as the Bulldogs won their fourth consecutive WPIAL Class A championship Saturday by defeating Aquinas Academy, 1-0, at Washington & Jefferson’s Cameron Stadium.

The Penn-Trafford field hockey team celebrates its WPIAL Class 2A championship win over Fox Chapel on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

Penn-Trafford gets past Fox Chapel to win 6th straight WPIAL field hockey crown

Since WPIAL field hockey moved to three classifications in 2016, Penn-Trafford has had a stranglehold on the 2A championship. That story didn’t change tonight at W&J’s Cameron Stadium on Saturday, as the Warriors defeated Fox Chapel 1-0 to capture their sixth consecutive title.