Hockey
Kiski Area hockey team proving itself in early part of season
November 17, 2021
The Kiski Area hockey team lost several key players, including Michael Rayburg and Jonathan Ayres, from a team that made back-to-back PIHL Class A semifinals appearances.
Westmoreland boys athlete of the week: Greensburg Salem’s Owen Tutich
November 16, 2021
Owen Tutich
A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Burrell’s Joe Scolaro
Joe Scolaro
PIHL standings through Nov. 14, 2021
November 14, 2021
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday:
Gateway hockey team snaps early skid
The Gateway junior varsity ice hockey team continues to navigate through the fall portion of its 2021-22 season, and the Gators added a point to its place in the standings with a 2-2 tie against North Hills on Nov. 8.
Franklin Regional, Penn-Trafford eye hockey rematch
November 13, 2021
Franklin Regional and Penn-Trafford, arguably two of the top teams in Class 2A in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League, were scheduled for a first-place showdown Nov. 8.
High school roundup for Nov. 11, 2021: Fox Chapel tops Kiski in OT to stay undefeated
November 11, 2021
Liam Wiseman scored the winning goal in overtime to lead Fox Chapel to a 3-2 win over Kiski in PIHL Class A hockey Thursday night.
Penn-Trafford still looking for elusive 1st PIAA win after loss to Fleetwood
November 9, 2021
Penn-Trafford has yet to crack the win column in the PIAA field hockey playoffs, but veteran coach Cindy Dutt feels it’s coming.
A-K Valley boys athlete of the week: Freeport’s Marcus Trask
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.
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.
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.
2021 PIHL standings through Nov. 7, 2021
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Nov. 7.
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 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.
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.
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.
Buzz building for Penn-Trafford hockey team
There is a good reason for the buzz surrounding the Penn-Trafford hockey team.
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.
