Sports
FR girls lacrosse retools after graduating 8 senior starters from WPIAL semifinalist
March 29, 2019
The 2018 season was special for the Franklin Regional girls lacrosse team, but the Panthers aren’t looking back.
Shady Side Academy track has plenty of athletes coming back
Last season, the Shady Side Academy boys track team finished 5-4 but brought home WPIAL and PIAA gold.
Pine-Richland, Burrell win at USA Hockey national championships
A pair of Western Pennsylvania hockey teams are shining on the national stage.
Arizona basketball offer adds to Donovan Johnson’s month of madness
March has brought more joy than madness for Moon’s Donovan Johnson and his family.
Chronicling Burrell’s unparalleled wrestling success
Burrell wrestling reigned supreme for the 13th straight season this past season, continuing a streak of WPIAL Class AA championships that is unmatched in the sport.
Riverview’s Alyssa Cappa ties school record with 17 strikeouts
Alyssa Cappa was in the zone Thursday: the strike zone.
Kiski Valley rugby gets boost from Buckheads transfers
March 28, 2019
Kiski Valley boys rugby coach Seth Erwin was already excited about the group he had returning from a team that was the state runner-up last year, and then he received some news in the offseason that made his roster even stronger.
High school scores, schedules for March 28, 2019
High Schools
High school roundup for March 28, 2019: Bach fans 16 to lead Yough past Albert Gallatin
Jarett Bach entered the season as one of the WPIAL’s top pitchers. On Thursday, he put his arm on display.
Knoch scores walk-off win over Deer Lakes
Knoch and Deer Lakes no longer share a section, but the longtime baseball rivals proved their meetings still can produce plenty of drama.
Penn Hills baseball players gain experience on trip to Myrtle Beach
When Jerry Cammuso took over as the Penn Hills baseball coach last season, he wanted to change the culture and perception of the program.
Penn Hills’ Dunson recognized for defensive play
Penn Hills’ Ariana Dunson has been known for the heart and effort she plays with on the defensive end of the court.
North Allegheny girls lacrosse gets defensive in season-opening win
North Allegheny girls lacrosse coach Harry Datz didn’t need much time to diagnosis what made the Tigers’ offense more potent.
‘Baptism by fire’ could pay off for Hampton softball
The Hampton softball team had inched its way toward a playoff berth for a couple of years before it finally broke through last year.
Small, young Shaler Area volleyball team adapts scheme to find success
Trapper Crain knows the Shaler boys volleyball team isn’t likely to overpower opponents.
Shaler Area’s Kalbaugh sets sights on another trip to state championships
Shaler junior Dalton Kalbaugh is in position to make his accomplishments a seasonal affair.Hampton girls lacrosse depth will be tested In quest for three-peat
Hampton girls lacrosse coach Kelsey Viets tells her team every year is a new challenge.
Hempfield’s Hoffner opens recruitment
Sophomore Emma Hoffner still plans to play Division I softball, and has the talent to do so.
Martindale’s grand slam lifts North Allegheny past No. 1 Hempfield
After missing last softball season with a knee injury, Rachel Martindale was anxious to get back on the field.
McKeesport’s Deamontae Diggs draws 1st FBS offer as Buffalo blankets WPIAL
Buffalo had two football players with Western Pennsylvania roots last season, but the Bulls coaches spent this week trying to boost that number.
