Tennis
Notable changes to the 2025-26 WPIAL boys tennis alignment
September 30, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Quaker Valley girls tennis celebrates section title, keeps working toward more goals
September 29, 2024
Two titles in a row — it’s an exceptional result for any team.
Grace under pressure: Hampton senior becomes 1st Talbot in 30 years to earn PIAA singles berth
September 28, 2024
Hampton senior Grace Stitt was hurting after losing the first set of the WPIAL Class 2A singles semifinals Sept. 18 at Bethel Park.
Sewickley Academy senior takes section tennis title
September 22, 2024
As the No. 2 seed, Sewickley Academy’s Rayna Thakkar was one of the favorites at the Section 5-2A girls singles tennis tournament.
Shady Side Academy’s Meriwether McCargo wins epic WPIAL tennis final; Belle Vernon’s Gabby Dusi repeats in 2A
September 19, 2024
It’s hard to imagine a better WPIAL Class 3A girls tennis championship match.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on Sept. 18, 2024: Tennis tournaments on tap
September 17, 2024
The first postseason of the 2024-2025 school year begins Wednesday with the first three rounds of the WPIAL girls tennis singles championships.
Franklin Regional girls tennis keeps rolling under new coach
September 14, 2024
There is a new face at the helm of the Franklin Regional girls tennis program.
Strong start has Fox Chapel girls tennis in hunt for Section 3-3A title
Fox Chapel girls tennis coach Alex Slezak is glad his veteran group of players have a close rival in-section to push them. This season, the Foxes and Shady Side Academy are on a collision course to play for the Section 3-3A title on Sept. 23. Both teams are undefeated in section thus far.
New faces on North Allegheny girls tennis team aim for another successful season
August 25, 2024
The North Allegheny girls tennis team had a successful 2023 season, finishing as WPIAL runners-up and advancing to the quarterfinals in the PIAA playoffs.
Hampton girls tennis ready to be ‘road warriors’
August 17, 2024
Coming off the best season in program history, the Hampton girls tennis team has suddenly found itself homeless.
Notable changes to the 2024-25 WPIAL girls tennis alignment
July 22, 2024
The WPIAL released new section alignments for the next two-year cycle in all sports, and changes will be implemented starting this fall.
Gateway players lead WPIAL contingent at state tennis
May 24, 2024
After the first day of the PIAA tennis championships in Hershey on Friday, only the Gateway contingent was left standing.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 8, 2024: Team tennis titles to be decided
May 8, 2024
Four district boys tennis teams will be playing Wednesday for the love of gold.
Greensburg Central Catholic’s Sasha Hoffman organizes 5K to benefit homeless
May 6, 2024
In her last two years at Greensburg Central Catholic, junior Sasha Hoffman has been successful both in and out of the classroom.
Seniors boost Hampton tennis to winning season
May 4, 2024
The Hampton boys tennis team traveled to Philadelphia for a mid-April match, running up the “Rocky” steps and visiting the Liberty Bell during a day of sightseeing.
Gateway tennis again finds success in WPIAL doubles tournament
April 28, 2024
When Gateway junior Adam Memije advanced to the WPIAL Class 3A singles championship match April 10 and qualified for the PIAA tournament, and fellow Gators junior Zidaan Hassan lost in the semifinals, Hassan knew immediately that to win a second straight WPIAL doubles title, he would have to do it with a new partner.
Sewickley Academy doubles teams find success in section, WPIAL tournaments
The top four doubles competitors in Section 4-2A boys tennis this season proved to be Sewickley Academy athletes.
New Gateway duo wins WPIAL doubles title; Montour team makes school history
April 24, 2024
When Gateway junior Adam Memije advanced to the WPIAL Class 3A singles championship match two weeks ago and qualified for the PIAA tournament, and fellow Gators junior Zidaan Hassan lost in the semifinals, Hassan knew immediately that to win a second straight WPIAL doubles title, he would have to do it with a new partner.
Upsets shake up 2A bracket in WPIAL doubles tournament
April 23, 2024
The seeds held for the most part in the Class 3A bracket while the Class 2A tournament was wildly unpredictable at the WPIAL boys tennis championships Tuesday.
Chartiers Valley’s Brendan Hallisey chasing another WPIAL gold medal
April 21, 2024
Instead of staying on the prototypical path of competitive team sports a child takes when growing up, Brendan Hallisey decided he wanted something more extreme.
