Sports
Thomas Jefferson football’s dominance by the numbers
November 1, 2019
The beat goes on.
Gateway cross country focused on positives after difficult WPIAL meet
Gateway’s cross country team couldn’t check off the top item on its list of goals this season — having a runner qualify for the PIAA meet.
Framework for success in place for Gateway girls volleyball team
The Gateway girls volleyball team may not have ended its season in a satisfying manner, but coach Phil Randolph believes his program is on its way to success.
Plum’s Justin Mascilli misses spot at state cross country meet by narrowest of margins
Plum senior Justin Mascilli placed 27th in the boys Class AAA race at the WPIAL cross country championships Oct. 24 at Cal (Pa.).
Plum soccer reached goals despite dramatic playoff loss
If someone had told Plum boys soccer coach Raf Kolankowski before the season that his team would have been leading in a WPIAL Class AAAA semifinal with five-plus minutes remaining, he would’ve taken it in a heartbeat.
One play could have made difference for Plum football
Oh, but for the lack of one yard.
Norwin cross country falls just short of team goal
Norwin cross country coach Brian Fleckenstein knew it would take a great effort from his boys team to qualify for the PIAA cross country championship Nov. 2.
Franklin Regional sets sights on ‘new horizon’ after section title, WPIAL playoff run
The last week of October was a roller coaster ride of triumph and downfall for the Franklin Regional girls volleyball team.
With help of senior captain, Shady Side Academy girls cross country has strong season
The Shady Side Academy girls cross country team recently concluded its season with a 9-2 overall record that included a 7-2 section mark. The team also finished eighth out of 19 schools at the WPIAL championships.
Thomas Jefferson football notes: QB Shane Stump comes to appreciate coach Bill Cherpak
Now that he’s a senior, Thomas Jefferson quarterback Shane Stump understands the method behind veteran coach Bill Cherpak’s madness.
Shashak Gurung, a native of Nepal, shatters Brentwood soccer scoring records
He’s No. 1, and by a wide margin
Big finish for Eden Christian boys cross country team at WPIALs
Eden Christian Academy cross country coach Kelly Gronbeck screamed herself hoarse watching three of her runners finish in the top 20 in the WPIAL Class A boys cross country championship meet Oct. 24 at Cal (Pa.).
Penn-Trafford girls soccer program a model of consistency
The Penn-Trafford girls soccer team is an annual WPIAL playoff qualifier.
Pine-Richland girls, boys cross country teams finish strong season
The Pine-Richland cross country teams wrapped up their team season with a number of landmark performances at the WPIAL Class AAA cross country championships last week at Cal (Pa.) The girls team took fourth, and the boys team finished 14th.
Pine-Richland field hockey team seeks elusive state title
The Pine-Richland field hockey team won the WPIAL Class AAA championship again after toppling reigning champ Peters Township, 2-0, on Oct. 28 at Fox Chapel. It was the program’s second title in the past three seasons.
Shady Side Academy sneaks by GCC for 1st WPIAL girls soccer title since 2016
The Shady Side Academy and Greensburg Central Catholic girls soccer teams split a pair of meetings in the regular season.
Freeport hungry for WPIAL girls volleyball title
The Freeport girls volleyball team celebrated Thursday’s come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Avonworth in the WPIAL Class AA semifinals at North Allegheny with a trip to Chick-fil-A.
Mars is last obstacle in way of Plum girls soccer’s first WPIAL title
Earlier this season, the Plum girls soccer team ventured to Highmark Stadium for a matchup with section rival Oakland Catholic.
Franklin Regional defense will get test from West Allegheny in WPIAL title rematch
Anthony DiFalco plays soccer with a low-key demeanor, but his advanced skills are unintentionally flashy at times.
Knoch, Thomas Jefferson to collide in WPIAL girls volleyball title match
Knoch and Thomas Jefferson were the top two ranked girls volleyball teams in WPIAL Class AAA throughout the season, and they were rewarded with the top two seeds in the playoff bracket.
