Sports
Vincentian Academy boys ready for PIAA finals matchup against Sankofa Freedom Academy
March 20, 2019
When the ball goes up in the air at Hershey’s Giant Center at 2 p.m. Thursday for the start of the PIAA Class A boys championship game, a team from the North Hills and the other from North Philly will add to the state’s already rich sports rivalry between East and West.
North Allegheny blanks Peters Township to claim PIHL Penguins Cup Class 3A title
March 19, 2019
North Allegheny sought perfection Tuesday night.
George Guido: Deer Lakes boys highlights memorable basketball season in A-K Valley
It’s time to close the book on another scholastic basketball season in the Alle-Kiski Valley.
High school scores, schedules for March 19, 2019
High Schools
Unbeaten Chartiers Valley girls hold off Thomas Jefferson in PIAA Class 5A semifinals
As the Chartiers Valley girls basketball players saluted their fans from midcourt following their win over Thomas Jefferson, coach Tim McConnell showed off his sweet tooth as he begged for more Hershey’s kisses to reign down on him and his team.
OLSH boys fall short to Bishop Guilfoyle in PIAA Class 2A semifinals
Losing a tooth wasn’t going to stop the path to Hershey for Bishop Guilfoyle’s Luke Ruggery.
Montour’s offense shines in PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship victory
Offense wins championships, too.
Lincoln Park headed back to Hershey after PIAA semifinal win over Sharon
Lincoln Park’s Isaiah Smith launched a 3-pointer from deep in the left corner and then slapped the floor in celebration as his fourth-quarter shot squeezed through the rim.
North Catholic girls take down Mifflinburg to reach PIAA championship game
LORETTO — North Catholic has played the wicked step-mother to many opposing girls’ basketball teams’ Cinderella dreams over the years.
Freshmen, sophomores to make quick impact for Springdale softball team
Springdale softball coach Anthony Pototo pointed to a few factors that went against his team last season: poor weather, a lack of pitching depth and a young team.
Mt. Pleasant’s Giallonardo invited to be Wild Things’ special guest
Dom Giallonardo could be in for a “Wild” night.
Springdale baseball to lean on young lineup during rebuilding season
After each practice, Springdale baseball coach Brett Burger tells his team to “be better tomorrow than they were today.”
Southmoreland baseball looks to change direction under new coach
Southmoreland baseball will be “governed” differently from now on.
WPIAL Class 3A softball preseason breakdown
History was made a year ago when Southmoreland captured the WPIAL Class 3A softball title for the first time.
Southmoreland ready to defend WPIAL title with 8 returning starters
Southmoreland kicked up a thrilling celebration last year after dismantling defending state champion South Park to win the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship on the carpet at Seton Hill.
WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown
Much like Class 4A, a new champion will be crowned in Class 3A after 2018 champion Brownsville fell to Class 2A with district realignment.
Westmoreland athletes of the week: Belle Vernon’s Robert Spekis, Norwin’s Olivia Gribble
Robert Spekis
Late surge lifts Pine-Richland to PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup title
March 18, 2019
The final surge was the difference for Pine-Richland.
High school scores, schedules for March 18, 2019
High Schools
Cook, Ringgold edge No. 1 Burrell to claim PIHL Division II championship
With the score tied in the third period, Burrell had the ice tilted in its favor and fired a bunch of shots on goal, but Ringgold goalie Evan Cook answered each time.
