Sports
Springdale’s Zolnierczyk ready to begin next chapter at Robert Morris
May 31, 2019
Mike Zolnierczyk graduates Friday from Springdale High School.
Michigan’s Juwan Howard latest NBA player to coach college
Michigan had a multitude of options to replace longtime coach John Beilein.
Shady Side’s Melissa Riggins among 9 WPIAL girls named PTFCA all-state
Shady Side Academy runner Melissa Riggins, who set a meet record at the PIAA Class AA track and field championships last week, earned first-team all-state honors from the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association.
North Allegheny’s Zach Kinne leads WPIAL boys on PTFCA all-state team
North Allegheny’s Zach Kinne, the WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA champion in the 3,200 meters, was named a first-team all-state selection by the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association.
West Allegheny tops Connellsville for 3rd straight WPIAL softball title
Coaches who have won multiple championships have compared them to having kids. They are all different, and they are all awesome.
Elizabeth Forward knocks off Mt. Pleasant for 1st WPIAL softball title
Elizabeth Forward softball coach Harry Rutherford didn’t tell his team Mt. Pleasant was ranked No. 13 in the nation by MaxPreps.
Baseball sites, times: PIAA schedules tripleheaders at Latrobe, Butler
Pullman Park in Butler and Latrobe high school will host tripleheaders Monday in the first round of the state baseball playoffs.
Laurel takes down Frazier to defend WPIAL Class 2A softball title
After battling injuries much of the last two years, Laurel’s Kayla Ruperto is making the most of her senior season.
Another close call for Naomi Osaka at French Open
PARIS — Naomi Osaka screamed “Oh, my God!” after one shanked shot. Mouthed something and clasped her hands together, as if praying, after another. There were plenty of deep sighs and exaggerated eyerolls, too.
Lowest debut at U.S. Women’s Open for Mamika Higa
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Looks like experience might not matter at the U.S. Women’s Open, at least not in Thursday’s opening round.
North Hills’ Manning, Babicz honored for dedication to 3 sports
North Hills seniors Brandon Manning and Natalie Babicz are two members of a dying breed, and on May 22, they were honored for it at the Northern Athletic Director’s Association Tri-Athlete Banquet at the Chadwick.
North Allegheny volleyball recognizes need for focus in PIAAs
Winning a district championship doesn’t guarantee safe harbor through the PIAA Class AAA boys volleyball playoffs.Fischer leads Hampton track team’s strong finish
If you would have told Derek Brinkley at the beginning of track season he would take four kids to states, he might have thought you were talking about one relay team.
Despite early exit, seniors led Hampton baseball this season
When Hampton baseball players look back on this season, they will remember it as one of the most consistent and successful in recent memory.Shaler Area volleyball makes history with win in state playoffs
Billy Dadowski didn’t want the Shaler Area boys volleyball team’s first trip to the PIAA Class AAA boys volleyball playoffs to be a footnote in program history.
Shaler baseball team comes up big in WPIAL title game
Six straight Shaler Area players came to the batter’s box and were sent back to the dugout in an orderly fashion by Laurel Highlands pitcher Andio Vecchiolla.
Pine-Richland defeats Penn-Trafford to claim 6th WPIAL baseball title
With Wild Things Park stuck under a layer of rain clouds, Penn-Trafford and Pine-Richland waited an extra day to play their WPIAL baseball championship.
PIAA makes more wrestling changes
When the PIAA Board of Control voted last week to petition the National Federation of State High School Associations to reduce the weight classes in wrestling from 14 to 12, they passed another item.
Ryan Moore leads strong Memorial field; shaky start for Tiger Woods
DUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods got off to a slower start than he would have liked Thursday at the Memorial.
