Sports
Quaker Valley’s Claire Kuzma shows discus dominance
May 2, 2021
As a sophomore two years ago, Quaker Valley’s Claire Kuzma placed fifth in the discus at the WPIAL Class AA championships with a throw of 118 feet and 1 inch.
Penn-Trafford Star notebook: Warriors volleyball team in peak form
The Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team continues to make strides.
Penn Hills catcher back and better than ever
Jordan Sullivan Jr. didn’t sit around and pout when the pandemic forced the Penn Hills baseball team to have last season canceled.
Pine-Richland softball looking for more consistency at the plate
As Pine-Richland softball geared up for the stretch run in the regular season coach Gary Shepard was looking for was consistency at the plate.
After limited early schedule, Gateway volleyball expects busy stretch to end season
The Gateway boys volleyball team has been looking for consistency to its 2021 spring season, but with covid stoppages and postponed games, it has been a challenge.
Bishop Canevin hockey season packed with memorable moments
Twice this season, the Bishop Canevin hockey team enjoyed three-game winning streaks.
New WPIAL baseball schedule format is popular but not without its downside
Perhaps driven by covid-19 protocols, the WPIAL baseball steering committee is trying something new this spring.
Dimidjian, Thomas Jefferson tennis team find success after missed season
Despite having only one senior, the Thomas Jefferson boys tennis squad posted a 6-1 record in Section 1-AA this spring.
Defense, goaltending key Baldwin’s run to state hockey championship
Baldwin’s varsity hockey team recently wrapped up an amazing two-year run with an appearance in the state championship game at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
High school roundup for May 1, 2021: Canon Mac softball outslugs Mt. Lebanon
Olivia Ulam went 3 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs to lead Canon-McMillan to a 19-15 victory in a Section 1-6A softball slugfest Saturday afternoon.
GCC’s Brewer a triple winner at WCCA; Hempfield’s Norris sets shot put record
Greensburg Central Catholic junior Corinn Brewer has put together an impressive resume during her high school career.
WPIAL sees 2 players make Class 6A boys basketball all-state team
Butler’s Devin Carney and Fox Chapel’s Eli Yofan earned all-state honors Saturday when the Pa. Sports Writers All-State Team for Class 6A boys basketball was announced.
George Guido: WPIAL considers open format for baseball, softball playoffs
With less than two weeks left in the WPIAL baseball and softball regular season, this might be a good time to go over playoff qualification.
WPIAL softball rankings | May 1, 2021
Class 6A
WPIAL baseball rankings | May 1, 2021
Class 6A
Westmoreland notebook: Anticipated Hempfield-Norwin baseball series awaits
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Shady Side Academy boys lacrosse gets off to hot start
Two years ago, Shady Side Academy made a run to the WPIAL Class AAA boys lacrosse semifinals and despite only returning two starters from that year’s team, the Bulldogs are picking up right where they left off.
Strong start has Fox Chapel girls lacrosse in WPIAL playoff contention
An experienced Fox Chapel girls lacrosse team hoped to do big things last year, but the PIAA’s concerns over the growing covid pandemic cut short plans for the Foxes to defend their 2019 section title, win their fourth section title overall and challenge for a WPIAL championship in Class AAA.
Bethel Park girls lacrosse trending in championship direction
The Bethel Park girls lacrosse team has all the makings of a powerhouse unit.
