Sports
With struggles behind them, Riverview boys again thinking playoffs
November 29, 2019
The Riverview boys basketball team last earned a trip to the WPIAL playoffs in 2015.
Penn-Trafford girls expect late-season momentum to carry over
Penn-Trafford’s girls basketball team ended last year by going 7-2 down the season’s home stretch.
Fast start leads Thomas Jefferson to PIAA semifinal victory over Lampeter-Strasburg
HOLLIDAYSBURG — After an 11-year wait, Thomas Jefferson is finally headed back to Hershey, but there wasn’t much suspense in the victory that made it happen.
Penn Hills girls expect to ride defense this season
Last season, the Penn Hills girls basketball team was on the doorstep of the WPIAL Class 5A championship game with a senior-led team. This season, the Indians will look to reach the WPIAL title game with a junior-heavy team.
After taking lumps last season, Hampton girls ready to get back on track
There’s no better teacher than time. The Hampton girls basketball team is hoping that could be the difference to spring the program back into playoff contention.
Central Catholic ‘not awestruck’ by nationally ranked St. Joseph’s Prep
National rankings list St. Joseph’s Prep as one of the best high school football teams not only in Pennsylvania but in the entire country.
Shaler boys ready to take next logical step
Once all the pieces are in place, Shaler Area boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger has set clear goals for his team.
Inexperienced North Hills boys roster turns to speed, tenacity to compete
The North Hills boys basketball team will lean on its up-tempo style of play to overcome a lack of size and experience.
PIAA football: semifinals factoids
November 28, 2019
What better way to follow up Thanksgiving than to digest some high school football state playoff factoids.
Playoff losses motivate deep, talented Norwin girls team
Jayla Wehner still can see the ball going through the rim — in slow motion, to haunt her dreams even more.
With new coach, Norwin boys plan to ramp up excitement level
When Buddy Valinsky coached at Allderdice, he became accustomed to a certain style of play, a product of many talented and athletic players who helped him win six straight City League titles.
With three top starters returning, Plum girls planning banner season
In his opening remarks at the first practice of the season, Plum girls basketball coach Steve Elsier challenged his team.
Unusual Plum boys roster packed with senior leadership but lacking experience
With plenty of seniors on the roster, it might look like the Plum boys basketball team has a lot of experience. In reality, almost everyone will be new to varsity this winter.
Taking next step on minds of Chartiers Valley, Bishop Canevin, Carlynton boys basketball
The Chartiers Valley boys basketball team, under first-year coach Brandon Sensor, came within a game of playing for the WPIAL Class 5A title last season.
Penn Hills boys should be hard to guard
Penn Hills coach Dan DeRose believes he has his best offensive team since taking over as head coach in 2015.
Hampton boys have weapons to contend in tough section
Hampton boys basketball had the look of a team on the upswing after a playoff appearance last year. An experienced group of seniors, however, still has a lot to prove.
Shaler Area bowling teams enjoy encouraging growth
Shawn Pilyih is brimming with optimism about the Shaler Area bowling program.
North Allegheny boys ready to dig in on defense
Keith Noftz knows this version of the North Allegheny boys basketball program may take time to grow up.
Fresh off bye, Central Valley to face stern test from upstart Bald Eagle Area
For the better part of the last three decades, the players, coaches and fans of the Bald Eagle Area football team got to enjoy Thanksgiving in the traditional fashion — by eating turkey and watching football.
Seeking first state final appearance, Avonworth to meet undefeated Wilmington
It’s been quite a season of firsts for Avonworth.
