Other

The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Grady Munroe

February 15, 2019

Grady Munroe, a junior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, was one of top performers on the team all season. The 6-foot-2 swingman averages 12 points and also is on the SSA golf team. He hopes to pursue film and/or writing in college. Here's a closer look at this

Baldwin cheerleaders finish 3rd at national competition

Baldwin's Alaina Wodarek said it's every cheerleader's dream to finish among the top three teams nationally. andquot;And it doesn't happen often,andquot; she said. Baldwin's competitive cheerleading mat squad did just that, placing third in the Large Varsity Division 2 at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship held Feb. 8-10

Charleroi, Deer Lakes boys looking for long-awaited playoff victory Saturday

History will be made Saturday afternoon at Keystone Oaks in a Class 3A first-round matchup between two programs starving for a postseason win. This is the seventh time this decade Charleroi has made the WPIAL boys basketball playoffs after finishing 11-10 and in third place in Section 4-3A. However, the

Charleroi, Deer Lakes boys looking for long-awaited playoff victory Saturday

History will be made Saturday afternoon at Keystone Oaks in a Class 3A first-round matchup between two programs starving for a postseason win.

Burrell breaks through for WPIBL girls championship

February 14, 2019

Burrell's girls bowling team picked up nice Valentine's Day presents on Thursday: WPIBL championship rings. The Buccaneers edged Butler, 2-1, for the title at AMF Noble Manor Lanes in Crafton. andquot;This is incredibly special,andquot; Burrell senior Carlee Hummel said. The victory avenged a loss to the Golden Tornado for last

Shaler high school sports notebook: Bocce team gets 1st win

The Shaler unified bocce team scored its first-ever victory last Wednesday at Montour. The Titans defeated the Spartans, 2-1, and will have their first scheduled home match Feb. 22 against Hampton. Shaler's program is part of the Interscholastic Unified Sports program sponsored by the Special Olympics in Pennsylvania. The teams

Dedication, positivity keys to success for TJ competitive spirit cheerleading squad

Thomas Jefferson's competitive spirit cheerleading squad experienced several andquot;firstsandquot; this season. The girls recently returned from their first trip and first appearance in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Fla. The Jaguars competed in the large varsity division and super game day division at Walt Disney World,