Lacrosse
Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse hopes consistency catches up with talent
April 12, 2019
Just three years ago, the Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse team earned its first section title and first WPIAL playoff berth in the history of a program that is in the midst of its ninth season.
Strong mental approach has Pine-Richland lacrosse off undefeated start
The Pine-Richland boys lacrosse team is off to a dominant start, running to an 8-0 record and outscoring its opponents 111-46.
Strong senior class leads North Hills girls lacrosse to solid start
April 11, 2019
The North Hills girls lacrosse team is off to a scorching hot start, racking up an undefeated 6-0 record as they approach the halfway point of the season.
Shaler Area girls lacrosse motivated after missing WPIAL playoffs
Having another year together has done the Shaler girls lacrosse program a lot of good.
Young Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team hoping to contend for postseason berth
The Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team is experiencing a youth movement.
Freeport boys focused on improving their ‘lacrosse IQ’
Freeport has the brawn to contend with some of the top teams in WPIAL boys lacrosse. But Dave Riley would prefer to see the brain.
Quaker Valley girls lacrosse feels stakes of season’s potential
April 5, 2019
Kristin Semones realized she had a problem early in her coaching tenure.
Fox Chapel girls lacrosse looks to maintain winning ways under new coach
The Fox Chapel girls lacrosse team will be under the guidance of new coach Rebecca Hartrum this spring. She takes over a team that posted a 12-2 mark last year.
Pine-Richland girls lacrosse has plenty of returning experience
Over the course of the last two seasons, the Pine-Richland girls lacrosse program has established itself as the cream of the WPIAL Class AAA crop, racking up a 31-4 record against district opponents and winning back-to-back WPIAL championships.
Franklin Regional boys lacrosse team hopes to maintain level of success
In 2018, the Franklin Regional boys lacrosse team made the WPIAL playoffs for the second straight year, doing so for the first time in six years.
SSA girls lacrosse returns experienced roster
The Shady Side Academy girls lacrosse team, coached by Katy Phillips, is hoping to improve on last year’s 16-5 record that included a trip to the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals. This year, they will be competing in Section 2-3A, which also includes Butler, Freeport, Indiana, Moon, North Allegheny, Fox Chapel, North Hills, Pine-Richland, Seneca Valley and Shaler.
Young players bolster lineup for Latrobe girls lacrosse
April 4, 2019
It was a long and quiet bus ride back to campus from Sewickley Academy last May for the Latrobe girls lacrosse team. The Panthers handed Wildcats a 23-3 shellacking in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs. Egos were bruised, and the Wildcats were humbled.
Hampton boys lacrosse boasts strong group of athletes
What happens when you bring a group of experienced athletes from different sports and put them on a lacrosse team? Hampton is about to find out.
Shaler lacrosse team grinds through section play
Ryan Shank doesn’t spend time thinking about being exhausted after Shaler lacrosse matches.
Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse seeks return to playoffs
The Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse team entered the season with a mission.
NA boys lacrosse relies on each player bringing own personality
Matt Osten and the North Allegheny boys lacrosse team have a strong baseline to guide them. The Tigers’ system provides a solid foundation for an offensive attack.
Gateway boys lacrosse seeking program’s 1st playoff victory
March 29, 2019
The Gateway varsity boys lacrosse team is an experienced group.
Fox Chapel boys lacrosse return strong core from WPIAL playoff team
After a 5-10 finish in 2017, the Fox Chapel boys lacrosse team made a quick turnaround last season.
Plum girls lacrosse ready to take next step after trip to postseason
The Plum girls lacrosse team qualified for the WPIAL Class AA playoffs last year in only its second season as a full WPIAL member.
FR girls lacrosse retools after graduating 8 senior starters from WPIAL semifinalist
The 2018 season was special for the Franklin Regional girls lacrosse team, but the Panthers aren’t looking back.
