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Aliquippa keeps punching above its weight … and winning
August 23, 2021
Because Aliquippa reached the WPIAL Class 4A finals last fall, coach Mike Warfield worries that achievement will overshadow one harsh reality.
New Castle ready for playoff return after year to forget
After a rare down year in which New Castle saw its seven-year playoff streak snapped, Red Hurricanes coach Joe Cowart said his players better have a chip on their shoulder and a desire to get back on the right track.
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the defensive line
August 22, 2021
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top defensive linemen for the 2021 season.
Mt. Pleasant’s Aaron Alakson hopes special bond with teammates translates to wins
It was an easy choice when Mt. Pleasant football coach Jason Fazekas was asked to name a player who was having a good camp.
Leechburg football to lean on talented tandem of Eli Rich, Braylan Lovelace
Every program looking toward advancing into WPIAL playoff contention needs star power.
Young Gateway golfers look to make impact this season
Paul Doonan sees a youth movement with his Gateway boys golf team.
Collier Township girl, 14, learning the ropes as boxer
Annamarie Armenti piled in the car Aug. 10 with her mom Sarah and boxing coach Chris Williams to make a 62-mile trek from Pittsburgh to Youngstown, Ohio.
South Hills notes: Thomas Jefferson grads team up at Duquesne
Notebook items from around the South Hills:
Thomas Jefferson grad Lexi Dadig set to play basketball at next level
Lexi Dadig graduated with honors from Thomas Jefferson this spring.
Penn-Trafford girls golf looks to rebound after rare playoff miss
It was an unusual season for the Penn-Trafford girls’ golf season in 2020.
Larger roster a boost for Pine-Richland girls golf
There were 14 girls who came to tryouts for the Pine-Richland girls golf team, and each one had a varying degree of experience.
Hampton girls tennis vows to show improvement after winless season
Junior Abi Green is hoping to put a new spin on her 2021 season with the Hampton girls tennis team.
Bethel Park football to feature deep group of receivers, linemen
A quick dose of Bethel Park football, by the numbers:
Led by defense, McGuffey feels ‘championship-level good’
On Oct. 23 last season, McGuffey beat Beth-Center to clinch an undefeated Class 2A Century Conference title.
Ligonier Valley continues to adjust in 2nd year in WPIAL
Ligonier Valley’s return to the WPIAL was a learning experience for football coach Roger Beitel in 2020.
Apollo-Ridge excited to build on strong season
Apollo-Ridge was an experienced team in 2020. That experience helped the Vikings navigate the covid landscape and truncated season to a 6-1 overall record and a rout of perennial Class 2A contender Washington in the WPIAL playoffs.
Players make new coach feel at home at Waynesburg
Making the transition to coach Waynesburg’s football team wasn’t something Aaron Giorgi was apprehensive about for long.
Washington regroups after difficult season
Pretty much everyone is glad 2020 is over.
Chartiers-Houston returns experienced group to challenge in Century Conference
Chartiers-Houston has quite a luxury this season.
