Sports
Quaker Valley athletes shatter records at WPIAL meet
May 25, 2025
Quaker Valley’s boys team was responsible for three of the 11 records that were broken May 14 at the WPIAL Class 2A track and field championships at Slippery Rock University.
Penn-Trafford boys volleyball finishes season strong
Latrobe boys volleyball coach Drew Vosefski said he was concerned about playing Penn-Trafford for a third time.
Penn-Trafford baseball coming to grips with disappointing finish to strong season
When a team reaches the second round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs in consecutive seasons and is the reigning WPIAL champion, losing in the opening round of the WPIAL playoffs is not acceptable.
Penn Hills long jumper takes it ‘to another level’ with unexpected WPIAL gold
Ron Porter III wasn’t following a timeline that suggested he could go from promising prospect to WPIAL Class 3A long jump champion. Following the end of the football season, the Penn Hills senior didn’t have the easiest ramp-up to the spring season.
Penn Hills celebrates grant from NFL, Steelers that paid for new turf
Penn Hills athletic director Steph Strauss always wants to keep an eye out for whatever can help the district’s athletic programs. When she became aware of the NFL’s grant program to help schools with money for new turf, Strauss wanted to make sure Yuhas McGinley Stadium would see some benefits.
After tough playoff assignment, Gateway volleyball reflects on banner season
When the Gateway boys volleyball team defeated Fox Chapel on May 8 to wrap up an 8-2 Section 4-3A slate and clinch the section championship outright, players, coaches, administrators and many others at the school were excited and expected to see the Gators presented with a first-round home game when the WPIAL playoff brackets were revealed the next day.
Gateway’s tennis run comes to close in PIAA quarterfinals
The Gateway boys tennis team had its sights set on a run to the PIAA Class 3A championship match when it kicked off its tournament May 13 against District 3 third-place finisher Manheim Township at Pure Athletex in Marshall Township.
Chartiers Valley track puts together successful season despite major hurdle
A writer without a pen, a warrior without a sword — actors can’t perform without their tools.
Chartiers Valley softball takes pride in season’s highlights, looks to bright future
The goal for the Chartiers Valley softball team every year is playing into June.
Hard works pays off for Thomas Jefferson senior with WPIAL track gold
Sylvia Kashak was the undisputed top distance runner on the Thomas Jefferson girls track and field team the past few years.
Thomas Jefferson’s Alison Chalovich caps senior season with WPIAL Scholar-Athlete honor
The WPIAL recently recognized the recipients of the 34th annual WPIAL James Collins Scholar-Athlete Award with 20 candidates selected from a group of 158 nominees.
Baldwin baseball rebounds from 1-19 season with trip to WPIAL playoffs
It had been a lengthy span since the Baldwin baseball team advanced to the WPIAL playoffs.
Girls team title caps super state meet for Quaker Valley track
May 24, 2025
The Quaker Valley girls track team did not want to be outdone by the boys team and easily returned home from the PIAA Track and Field Championship with a first-place title.
High school scores, summaries and schedules for May 24, 2025
High schools
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Burrell’s Lily Liotta, Riverview’s Rece Stempfer
Lily Liotta
Belle Vernon’s Max Henson dominates state to win PIAA Class 2A tennis title
One of the more accomplished junior players in the state, Belle Vernon’s Max Henson decided to play high school tennis for the first time this season.
Shaler handles Ambridge for 3rd straight WPIAL volleyball title, 1st in 2A
When asked if there was any pressure on his team to capture a third straight WPIAL title, Shaler coach Paul Stadelman admitted the Titans put it on themselves.
Derry’s Sophia Mazzoni, Greensburg CC’s Jerry Davis earn gold at state meet
Derry senior Sophia Mazzoni and Greensburg Central Catholic junior Jerry Davis achieved their goals Saturday at the PIAA track and field championships.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Belle Vernon freshman gets D-I offer
Belle Vernon’s Aubrey Brown is only a freshman, but she already has Division I college coaches interested in her game.
