Tennis
Greensburg Central Catholic girls doubles pair proud of state medal
November 27, 2023
The 2023 season was one of success for the top Greensburg Central Catholic tennis doubles team.
Sewickley Academy girls tennis season highlighted by section title, state playoff berth
November 19, 2023
Sewickley Academy had little difficulty defeating District 5 champion Bedford in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A girls tennis playoffs.
Bethel Park girls tennis makes history during championship season
November 18, 2023
Expectations were soaring through the roof for the Bethel Park girls tennis team this year.
Quaker Valley junior spearheads charity to benefit women in El Salvador
November 12, 2023
Kirsten Close is not your average transfer student.
Shady Side Academy freshman bursts onto WPIAL tennis scene
November 11, 2023
Shady Side Academy freshman Meriwether McCargo upset the apple cart.
Class 2A doubles teams turn in WPIAL’s best showings at PIAA tennis championships
November 4, 2023
District 1 champions Hannah and Rebecca Kideckel of Lower Moreland won the PIAA Class 2A doubles championship Saturday in Hershey, but they had to go through the WPIAL’s best to get to the top of podium.
Hampton girls tennis reflects on historic season
October 28, 2023
The Hampton girls tennis team stopped at a restaurant on the way home from its PIAA Class 2A playoff match Oct. 24 in Erie.
Sewickley Academy tennis looks ahead to PIAA tournament after WPIAL runner-up finish
October 22, 2023
Sewickley Academy was looking to win its ninth WPIAL championship in girls tennis.
North Hills sophomore making music on, off tennis court
October 21, 2023
The first word that North Hills tennis coach Amy Myers uses to describe Ellie Kim is “composed.” And that certainly is an important attribute for the various activities that Kim has going on in her life, and will have going on in the future.
WPIAL sets pairings for 2023 girls tennis playoffs
October 8, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL girls team tennis playoffs begin with first-round matches Monday in Class 3A and Tuesday in 2A.
Quaker Valley girls tennis team comes together to capture 1st section title since 2010
It had been more than a decade since Quaker Valley won a section title in girls tennis.
Knoch sisters, Bethel Park duo claim WPIAL girls tennis doubles titles
October 5, 2023
Top-seeded Emily and Lindsey Greb of Knoch added to their already overflowing trophy cases Thursday at the WPIAL Class 2A girls tennis doubles finals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Oct. 5, 2023: WPIAL doubles gold up for grabs
In the Greb household, winning tennis gold is a family affair.
Knoch sisters, 15th seeds from Greensburg Central Catholic make WPIAL doubles finals
October 4, 2023
A former state champion doubles team will face surprise opponents in the WPIAL Class 2A doubles championships at 1 p.m. Thursday at North Allegheny.
After section showdown, Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy golfers go on to postseason success
October 1, 2023
Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy have well-established golf programs and traditions.
Pine-Richland freshman powers through postseason to earn spot at states
September 30, 2023
When asked what traits a tennis player needs, Caroline Prisk gave a detailed answer and never mentioned anything about hitting a ball.
Hampton’s Grace Stitt aces section singles tournament
September 23, 2023
As Hampton’s Grace Stitt wrapped up a straight-set victory in a 5-0 win over Burrell on Sept. 18, her classmate friend stood with a bouquet of flowers and a handmade sign that read “I’d be SET if you’d be my MATCH at homecoming.”
5th seed from Belle Vernon, freshman from Shady Side Academy claim WPIAL tennis titles
September 21, 2023
Belle Vernon doesn’t have a girls tennis team, but it does have a WPIAL champion.
Defending 3A champ, 5th seed in 2A reach WPIAL tennis finals
September 20, 2023
Penn-Trafford sophomore Mia Williams is in position to claim her second WPIAL girls tennis championship after winning three matches in the Class 3A tournament Wednesday at Bethel Park.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sasha Hoffman excels on, off tennis court
September 18, 2023
Alexandra “Sasha” Hoffman got into tennis later than most who pick up the sport.
