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The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Josh Castro
September 13, 2019
Josh Castro, a junior on the Shady Side Academy football team, helped the Indians to a 2-0 start. In a 27-0 win over Valley, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound QB threw three TD passes and ran for another score. He has been playing football since he was 6 and hopes to continue playing in college. He will play basketball for SSA in the winter and also hopes to play baseball in the spring.
A-K Valley High School Notebook: Knoch’s Greb tops teammate Bauer for second sectional title
September 12, 2019
For the second straight year, the Section 3-AA girls tennis singles championship had two teammates playing for a sectional crown. Knoch coach Nance Conlon said the score didn’t indicate the type of competitive match it was, but for the second year in a row, Laura Greb beat Brooke Bauer in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1.
The Daily 3: Section champs to be crowned in WPIAL tennis
September 11, 2019
It’s hard to believe, but just 12 days into September, the WPIAL is preparing for its first district tournament of the 2019-2020 school year.
The Daily 3: Field hockey champs set to face off
September 10, 2019
The WPIAL field hockey alignment is made up of two divisions in the regular season followed by three classes in the postseason.
Westmoreland Athletes of the Week: Belle Vernon’s Daniel Sassak, Yough’s Justine Appolonia
Daniel Sassak
A-K Valley H.S. athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Lucy Ream and Plum’s Darius Flowers
Lucy Ream
The Daily 3: Albert Gallatin boys soccer continues turnaround
September 9, 2019
Albert Gallatin might have left the WPIAL in football, but the boys soccer team is still part of the district and having an historic season thus far.
Avonworth’s Kyros Thorpe among 3 denied postseason eligibility by WPIAL
September 5, 2019
Avonworth transfer Kyros Thorpe can complete the regular season but the football standout remains ineligible for the playoffs.
Eligibility hearings for top players among 3 things to watch Thursday in high school sports
September 4, 2019
It will be another busy day the WPIAL offices in Green Tree where future playing status in the regular season and in the postseason will be decided for five district athletes.
Hopewell, Avonworth face off on opening day of girls soccer section play Wednesday in high school sports
September 3, 2019
A year ago, they were the final two victims of South Park’s district championship run.
Boys soccer matchup between Upper St. Clair, Peters Township among 3 things to watch Tuesday in high school sports
September 2, 2019
From 2000-15, the South Hills dominated WPIAL boys’ soccer’s highest classification.
Alle-Kiski high school notebook: Knoch, Freeport volleyball maintain spots in poll
Knoch and Freeport maintain their positions in the latest Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association’s top-10 poll released Monday.
High school roundup for Aug. 31, 2019: Fox Chapel runners sweep Gateway Invitational
August 31, 2019
Grace Sisson and Brooke Krally took the top two spots as Fox Chapel swept the Gateway Invitational on Saturday in Boyce Park.
Westmoreland notebook: Zambruno sisters ones to watch at WCCA golf event
The first event on the Westmoreland County Coaches Association fall schedule is the girls golf championship, set for Wednesday at Champion Lakes Golf Club. Play begins at 9:30 a.m., and the tournament is nine holes.
Thomas Jefferson football players reflect on legacy
August 30, 2019
The majority of athletes on the Thomas Jefferson football team — if not all of them — grew up dreaming of donning a Jaguars uniform.
Alle-Kiski Valley high school notebook: Fox Chapel golf, tennis start strong
August 29, 2019
While the Fox Chapel football team has gotten off to a rough start on the gridiron, the golf and tennis teams couldn’t be hotter.
Drew Karpen dives into job as Highlands athletic director
August 26, 2019
Over the past few years, Drew Karpen has been waiting for the right opportunity to run an athletic department.
High school notebook: WPIAL teams dot regional soccer rankings
August 24, 2019
TopDrawerSoccer.com released its fall high school rankings and while no WPIAL teams are ranked nationally, several district teams made the regional and state rankings.
Westmoreland high school notebook: GCC interim coach Guy breaks ice
August 16, 2019
Bri Guy met with her Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer players for the first time on a sizzling and muggy Thursday morning in Carbon.
Shaler Area to honor Junker in latest hall of fame class
August 15, 2019
Brian Junker’s spring was one he won’t easily forget.
