Sports
Hockey players, parents urge Pa. to change indoor sports regulations
August 26, 2020
Hockey parents and players gathered at Center Ice Arena in Delmont on Wednesday evening to call for changes to the state government mandate limiting indoor athletic events.
Pittsburgh’s City League teams can start fall sports without delay
There will be City League sports this fall.
WPIAL girls golf preview: GCC dynasty sets sights on 6th straight title
Since WPIAL girls golf went to two classifications in 2012, eight team champions have been crowned.
PIHL plans to delay varsity season unless indoor restrictions are changed
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League on Wednesday sent information to officials from each league member detailing the status of its varsity, junior varsity and middle school seasons based on the state-government mandate of a 25-person limit for indoor gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic.
After thriving in 2A, Burgettstown looks like big fish in Class A pond
August 25, 2020
For nine weeks in the 2019 football season, Burgettstown was the class of 2A.
Cornell restocks shelves after breakout season
Cornell took a break from competing in football in the WPIAL in 2012.
Tanner Garry looks to restore tradition at alma mater Fort Cherry
Tanner Garry remembers fondly his playing days at Fort Cherry.
Northgate aims to end lengthy losing streak
Northgate had a young roster last year when it struggled and finished winless.
OLSH players have championship aspirations
Two years ago, members of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart football team hoisted the WPIAL Class A championship trophy for the first time in school history.
Late-season surge breeds optimism at Rochester
Small school football programs go through ups and downs.
Shenango to lean on versatile Reis Watkins in move to Big Seven
The plan was always to get the ball in Reis Watkins’ hands.
Union building around dominant lineman Aaron Gunn
They have one of the top players in the WPIAL, but will one dominant performer be enough to help Union turn around and enjoy success in the always competitive Big Seven Conference in Class A?
Covid-19 forces Seneca Valley to cancel football scrimmage, season opener
Concerned that an athlete had direct exposure to covid-19, Seneca Valley shut down football workouts indefinitely Tuesday, meaning it also must cancel its preseason scrimmage and season opener.
Would school districts be legally liable for athletes contracting covid-19?
If a school district lets students play sports and one contracts covid-19 with complications, could the school be held legally responsible?
Quaker Valley’s young, battle-tested roster ready to rebound
There are just three seniors on the Quaker Valley football roster this fall.
Dual-threat QB Logan Shrubb leads Keystone Oaks into new-look conference
Since expansion to six classifications four years ago, Keystone Oaks has had four winning seasons playing against elite teams from Beaver County in Class 3A.
Even with star-studded senior class gone, Washington still in contention in Class 2A
August 24, 2020
One of the things Washington coach Mike Bosnic has been repeatedly drilling into his team in the run-up to the season is the importance of hand washing.
Beth-Center looks to bounce back after rare down season
Last season wasn’t typical for the Beth-Center Bulldogs.
Young Chartiers-Houston roster hopes to gain experience in a hurry
Chartiers-Houston is looking forward to getting back on the football field because after losing a large senior class, the Buccaneers need to gain as much experience as they can get.
