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Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger warms up before facing Fox Chapel on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Hershberger breaks field hockey record

October 24, 2021

Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger scored four goals Oct. 19 and became the team’s all-time single-season record holder in field hockey.

Pine-Richland captains aim to be ‘ultimate’ teammates

As co-captains for the Pine-Richland ultimate team, Reid Duncan and Matt Farmar have made it their mission to make everyone who joins the team feel at home.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 23, 2021

October 23, 2021

High schools

Kiski Area head coach Chris Heater (right) and assistant coaches Chuck Tursky (left) and Matt Kiebler react during their 35-31 comeback victory over Cumberland Valley in the opening round of the PIAA Class AAA team wrestling tournament championship at the Giant Center on Thursday Feb. 11, 2016, in Hershey.

George Guido: Pair of worthy Alle-Kiski Valley men bound for Hall

Two well-known area sports figures are headed for induction into the Western Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

North Allegheny’s Sophia Palermo battles Seneca Valley’s Natalie Matthews for a header during their game on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, in McCandless.

North Allegheny notebook: Tigers girls soccer team earns top seed

The two-time defending champion North Allegheny girls soccer team again is the favorite to win the WPIAL Class 4A title after earning the No. 1 seed for the district playoffs.

Franklin Regional’s Gwen Shilling plays against Penn-Trafford last season.

Franklin Regional notebook: Girls golf team wraps up another strong season

Based on the level of competition at the WPIAL Class 3A girls team golf finals, coach Kane Daignault was thrilled to see his Franklin Regional team card a top-five finish.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 20, 2021

October 20, 2021

High schools

New Castle head coach Bill Cook and pitcher Rocco Bernadina celebrate together on the field after defeating Wyoming Area in the PIAA class 4A state championship on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Penn State University in State College.

4 WPIAL coaches earn statewide honor from PIAA

Four WPIAL coaches earned state coach of the year honors from the PIAA for the 2020-21 school year.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 19, 2021

October 19, 2021

High schools

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 18, 2021

October 18, 2021

High schools

Penn Trafford’s Nick Turowski hits his approach on No. 10 during the WPIAL Class 3A boys individual golf championship on Oct. 5 at Nemacolin Country Club.

Penn-Trafford notebook: Golfers come up short in WPIAL semifinals

October 17, 2021

The Penn-Trafford boys golf team saw its season come to an end in the WPIAL Class 3A team semifinals Oct. 12 at The Links at Spring Church.

High school scores, summaries and schedules for Oct. 16, 2021

October 16, 2021

High schools

Guyasuta and Rams Youth Football jointly observe the
20th anniversary of the 9-11 tragedies on Sept. 11, 2021
at Golden Rams Stadium in Harrison.

Another successful season for Guyasuta youth football

It’s been another banner season for Guyasuta youth football.

Shady Side Academy’s Sam Farner controls the ball against Deer Lakes on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Fox Chapel.

Herald notebook: Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy soccer teams clinch WPIAL playoff berths

The Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy boys and girls soccer teams have all clinched berths for the WPIAL playoffs.

Norwin’s Luke Levendosky throws against Latrobe on Sept. 3.

Norwin notebook: Norwin football has long night

Several area football teams had to sit through delays Oct. 8 as lightning and storms moved through Allegheny County.

Seneca Valley’s Max Marcotte battles North Allegheny’s Ryan Cooke for possession during their game on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Jackson.

North Allegheny notebook: Tigers soccer teams advance to postseason

Evan Anderson had a hat trick, and Andre Ennis added two goals and an assist as North Allegheny’s boys soccer team wrapped up section play with an 11-1 win over North Hills on Oct. 13.

Franklin Regionals’ Nicolas Provenzo (l) and Andrew Moore finish six and seventh during the WCCA boys cross country championships on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Westmoreland County Community College.

Franklin Regional notebook: Golf team’s repeat bid ends in WPIAL semifinals

The Franklin Regional boys golf team just missed defending its Class 3A team golf title when it finished fourth at the WPIAL team semifinals Oct. 12 at The Links at Spring Church.