Julian Semplice, Chartiers Valley pull off wild comeback to thwart Shaler upset bid
February 20, 2026
Led by Julian Semplice, top-seeded Chartiers Valley used all its horsepower to rally from 12 points down with five minutes to play for a 69-66 victory over No. 9 Shaler in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night.
Shaler notebook: Titans flag football quarterback to play in college
February 15, 2026
Shaler senior Paige Querio didn’t start out playing flag football with any aspirations beyond seeing if she liked the sport or not. The Titans senior started as a defensive player before moving on to playing quarterback.
Shaler boys show flashes of potential in playoff season
Shaler boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor would have liked to see the Titans go into the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs with more of a running start. But a few results at the tail end of the schedule won’t taint a solid regular season.
Key win builds confidence for young Shaler girls lineup after significant injury
Shaler girls basketball coach Tony Grenek isn’t expecting to receive any sympathy cards in the mail for having to adjust his lineup due to injuries. The Titans aren’t planning on waving any white towels either.