Sports
Led by returning offensive line, Riverside to rely on ground game
August 28, 2020
The Riverside Panthers shocked the WPIAL last season when they made a surprising run through the Class 2A playoffs.
Shady Side Academy delays football season until Week 3
Shady Side Academy won’t start football season until Week 3, a decision meant to limit potential exposure to coronavirus.
WPIAL girls tennis preview: Knoch’s Laura Greb has shot at making history
Laura Greb wants to make WPIAL tennis history.
Uniontown reinstates football, soccer seasons after initially canceling fall contact sports
Football and soccer seasons were reinstated Friday at Uniontown.
Peters Township has high-end talent to contend again
August 27, 2020
Peters Township came within one point of winning the WPIAL Class 5A title last season, but that rain-soaked loss didn’t close the team’s championship window.
Lack of returning starters doesn’t faze Bethel Park
Bethel Park graduated all 11 starters on offense and 10 on defense, but coach Brian DeLallo won’t call this a “rebuilding” year.
Moon looks to build off trip to WPIAL quarterfinals
Moon produced one of its best football seasons in recent memory last year, when the Tigers posted a record of 9-3, earned a share of the Allegheny Eight championship and made a run to the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals.
South Fayette brings cutting-edge offense into Class 5A competition
South Fayette quarterback Naman Alemada was running the New England Patriots offense at times last season, with plays designed for small-but-quick receivers.
Dahlem, Pantelis return to bolster Upper St. Clair aerial attack
Ethan Dahlem and David Pantelis have a quarterback-receiver connection that Upper St. Clair coach Mike Junko describes as nearly clairvoyant.
Online offseason helps West Allegheny, new coach get up to speed
West Allegheny not only has a new head coach but also a new offensive coordinator and an entirely new offense.
High school roundup for Aug. 27: WPIAL sports return with golf openers
For every golfer taking part in a match Thursday, it was a memorable occasion. High school sports took place for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut everything down during the swimming and basketball postseasons in March.
Franklin Regional wrestler Finn Solomon picks North Carolina State
Finn Solomon is on a mission.
WPIAL boys golf preview: Central Catholic’s Salvitti leads deep group of top players
Who is the top boys’ golfer in the WPIAL?
GCC quarterback finds workout partner in Terrelle Pryor
Offseason training has made Nate Dlugos a better quarterback mechanically and has boosted his confidence.
14 WPIAL players nominated for All-American soccer games
Fourteen WPIAL players have a chance to play in the country’s premier soccer all-star games.
Entering school’s 2nd decade, Central Valley looks to add to loaded trophy case
August 26, 2020
What a great first decade of existence for the Central Valley football team.
Ambridge works to get up to speed before season-opener
Veteran football coach Don Phillips had a quick response when asked of his biggest concern entering the 2020 season, his second at the helm at Ambridge.
No rest for hungry Avonworth after historic run
It was a season to remember for the Avonworth football team.
Improvements in strength, conditioning to be key for Hopewell
Hopewell was a first-half football team a year ago. The Vikings came out strong each game with energy, excitement and the competitive juices flowing.
Kiski Area big man Jason Baker to transfer to South Carolina school
Kiski Area big man Jason Baker is heading south to chase his dreams.
