Sports

All-around effort from Asaad Robinson lifts McKeesport past Latrobe

September 27, 2019

McKeesport coach Matt Miller could feel it unraveling.

North Allegheny quarterback Ben Petschke dives into the end zone to scores a first quarter touchdown against Seneca Valley Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Nextier Stadium in Jackson.

North Allegheny takes care of business vs. Seneca Valley

North Allegheny coach Art Walker didn’t want to call his No. 2 Tigers’ 40-7 victory over No. 5 Seneca Valley a statement game.

Ball-hawking defense helps Greensburg Central Catholic stuff Springdale

Greensburg Central Catholic forced three turnovers and used a strong mix of rushing and passing to win its third consecutive Eastern Conference game, defeating Springdale, 33-7.

Ball-hawking secondary leads Monessen to rout of Bentworth

Monessen’s defense compiled six takeaways and the offense rode the arm and legs of quarterback Isaiah Beltram on the way to a 60-3 victory over Bentworth on Friday night in Tri-County South Conference.

Long drive helps Baldwin secure win against Woodland Hills

The Drive. Baldwin secured its 30-27 conference win Sept. 20 against visiting Woodland Hills thanks in large part to a crucial 18-play, 93-yard drive capped by a 1-yard touchdown run by quarterback Mason Stahl.

Gateway’s Rachel Passalinqua (18) spikes against Armstrong Sept. 26, 2019 at Gateway.

Gateway volleyball looking to turn growth into wins

With two wins midway through the season, it’s easy to say the Gateway girls volleyball team’s outlook is bleak. The team lost five of its last six games as of Sept. 26, including a three-set loss to Armstrong.

Thomas Jefferson High School Principal Pete Murphy admires the details — like Thomas Jefferson’s signature and the detailed wall art — inside the new high school gymnasium.

TJ athletes give new facilities rave reviews

The Thomas Jefferson football and girls volleyball teams are talent-laden. Each finished as a WPIAL runner-up last season.

Brentwood’s Luke Bauer (58) is the reigning Three Rivers Conference MVP.

Brentwood football lays foundation for special season with solid first half

The Brentwood football team is on the cusp.

Sewickley Academy’s J.F. Aber shakes hands with Riverside’s Skyler Fox after winning the WPIAL Class AA boys golf championship Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, at Allegheny Country Club.

Sewickley Academy golf team building a championship tradition unlike any other

The Sewickley Academy boys golf team has a storied history.

Penn-Trafford girls tennis teammates dream of “sweep” in graduating class

Ruby Chen has two part-time jobs, plays two instruments, volunteers at Forbes Hospital, is on the tennis team and still finds time for one of the fullest course loads at Penn-Trafford.

Pine-Richland’s Ellie Stokes returns serve during a section doubles match Sept. 25, 2019 at North Allegheny.

Pine-Richland girls doubles team qualifies for WPIAL tournament

While Pine-Richland’s top girls tennis doubles pairing of Ellie Stokes and Meghan Wilson weren’t able to win in their Section 2-AAA consolation match at North Allegheny last Thursday, the duo clinched a berth in the WPIAL Class AAA doubles championship.

Pine-Richland boys golfers qualify for WPIAL individual finals

Pine-Richland golfer Donnie Professori is heading back to the WPIAL Class AAA individual final after shooting 73 to win the WPIAL Class AAA qualifier this past Monday at Hannastown Golf Club.

Plum slow-pitch softball player Lorna Shebeck competes during practice Sept. 26, 2019.

Plum slow-pitch softball searching for 3rd straight league championship

The Plum varsity girls slow-pitch softball team saw its 36-game winning streak snapped Sept. 5 with a 16-2 loss at North Hills.

Franklin Regional’s Hannah Yan competed at the WPIAL tournament after winning the Section 1-AAA singles title.

Postseason success makes Franklin Regional tennis player eager for more

Franklin Regional junior girls tennis player Hannah Yan already is looking forward to next season after a successful run recently.

Shady Side Academy’s Juli Bem returned for the 2019 season.

The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Juliana Bem, Shady Side Academy

Juliana Bem, a senior on the Shady Side Academy cross country team, is one of the veterans on a team that is off to a good start. Juliana is also on the track team. She has begun narrowing her college choices and wants to major in engineering. She has hopes of attending Northwestern or Georgia Tech. She is unsure if she will continue with cross country and track in college.

Franklin Regional running back Zac Gordon has a team-high 507 rushing yards this season.

Bye week helps Franklin Regional regroup, heal for Gateway game

Much like an NFL schedule, the Franklin Regional football slate includes a bye week.

High school scores, summaries, schedules for Sept. 26, 2019

September 26, 2019

Football

Fox Chapel’s Catherine Petrovich (left) and Carissa Shepard celebrate after winning a point during a section doubles finals match Sept. 26, 2019 at Fox Chapel.

High school roundup Sept. 26, 2019: West Allegheny boys soccer knocks off Moon

Fletcher Amos scored the tie-breaking goal midway through the second half to help West Allegheny (8-4-1, 6-1-1) to a 2-1 victory over Moon (10-2, 8-1) in a battle of the top two teams in Section 2-AAA. Logen Mackey also scored for West Allegheny.