Sports
North Allegheny boys volleyball wins another Seneca Valley showdown, makes state finals
Before the PIAA tournament started, Michael Mosbacher and his North Allegheny boys volleyball teammates knew if they were going to play for a third consecutive state championship, they would likely have to beat Seneca Valley for a fourth time.
High school roundup for June 8, 2021: Mars becomes 1st WPIAL team to reach state lacrosse finals
Austin Cote scored five goals to lead Mars to a 10-3 victory over Bishop Shanahan in the PIAA Class 2A semifinals Tuesday afternoon, making the Fightin’ Planets the first WPIAL lacrosse team, boys or girls, to reach the state championship game.
WPIAL approves 3 Seton LaSalle transfers, Jackson Pons’ return to Norwin
Mauro Monz’s status as Seton LaSalle coach remains in doubt, but the WPIAL ruled his son eligible to play football for the Rebels this fall.
Franklin Regional enjoys ‘the year of firsts’
Even with a pandemic shadowing their every move, Franklin Regional sports teams have found a way to flourish this school year.
Mt. Pleasant, Ligonier Valley softball roll with punches to move on in state tournament
Besides winning, Mt. Pleasant and Ligonier Valley had something else in common in their PIAA softball playoff openers Monday.
Ron Moncrief, 7-time WPIAL champ, excited to take over Mohawk girls basketball program
The Mohawk girls basketball team is replacing one WPIAL championship coach with another.
North Allegheny rowers fare well at national championship regatta
Several members of the North Allegheny rowing team competed at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America national championship regatta over Memorial Day weekend on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
Softball playoff sites, times set for PIAA quarterfinals
Norwin will host an all-WPIAL doubleheader Thursday in the state softball quarterfinals.
PIAA reveals quarterfinal sites, times for state baseball playoffs
PIAA baseball quarterfinalists learned Tuesday where they’re playing next.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on June 8, 2021: WPIAL lacrosse teams seek elusive spot in state finals
June 7, 2021
History could be made Tuesday in the PIAA lacrosse semifinals.
North Hills softball avoids WPIAL title letdown, blanks Fox Chapel
Even a nearly two-hour rain and lightning delay didn’t deter WPIAL champion North Hills from a strong performance in its PIAA opener.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for June 7, 2021
High schools
High school roundup for June 7, 2021: Bethel Park baseball moves on, softball bows out
Evan Holewinski threw a complete game, allowing four hits, to help Bethel Park to a 5-1 victory over District 3 runner-up Northern in a PIAA Class 5A first-round baseball game Monday afternoon.
West Allegheny knocks off WPIAL champ Franklin Regional in 1st round of PIAA playoffs
West Allegheny kept loading the bases against Franklin Regional in the teams’ PIAA first-round playoff game.
Furious rally falls short as Leechburg softball falls to DuBois Central Catholic
Things didn’t start out well for the Leechburg softball team in Monday’s PIAA Class A first-round game against DuBois Central Catholic at Heindl Field in DuBois.
Highlands keeps making history, wins 1st PIAA playoff game
Already in uncharted territory, the Highlands softball team added to its historic season Monday against Clearfield in the first round of the PIAA Class 4A playoffs.
Pine-Richland teen Carson Verszyla goes viral with highlight-reel hockey goal
Carson Verszyla got an early birthday present Monday morning when he saw himself on “SportsCenter.”
Mt. Pleasant softball overcomes adversity, defeats Bald Eagle Area
Some teams would have collapsed if faced with adversity before a big game.
West Greene softball fights off pesky Shade to advance in PIAA playoffs
In opening-round PIAA playoff games following its previous four WPIAL championships, the West Greene softball team has cruised into the state quarterfinals by a combined score of 40-5.
