Sports
Shaler volleyball hopes to ride experience into postseason
September 10, 2020
Sierra Ricci knows this isn’t the type of year she can ease back into the lineup.
Wilkins steps into No. 1 singles role for Shaler tennis
Olivia Wilkins didn’t want to come into her senior tennis season unprepared.
Signal Item girls soccer preview: Chartiers Valley chasing playoff berth in competitive section
Girls high school soccer teams that succeeded last fall begin this season trying to build on that momentum while those who stumbled look to a new year as a building block.
Signal Item boys soccer preview: Carlynton has championship potential
The 2020 high school sports season is underway. A season once thought to be in jeopardy of being canceled or possibly moved to the spring has kicked off for athletes playing football, field hockey, volleyball, golf, tennis, cross-country and soccer.
Thomas Jefferson boys soccer to rely on depth, defense in move to Section 3-3A
The overriding factor in all facets surrounding the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer program — as at all area schools — is the coronavirus pandemic.
Chapla, Johnston return to lead Baldwin girls volleyball
Two mainstays in the Baldwin girls volleyball team are Alexa Chapla and Heidi Johnston.
Penn-Trafford boys golf looks to contend for section title
At the midpoint of WPIAL golf season, the Penn-Trafford boys team was in the thick of the Section 1-AAA race after defeating Latrobe and Indiana.
Return of rivalries energizes Penn Hills girls soccer program
The Penn Hills girls soccer program is optimistic heading into the season as the Indians look to see how their mix of seasoned veterans with an influx of young talent will fare against new competition.
Interest in Penn Hills boys soccer on the rise
The Penn Hills boys soccer team might not have experienced success in recent years in the win column. However, the Indians believe they’ve turned the corner as interest in the program is at its highest in recent times.
Pine-Richland girls soccer coming together under new coach
With Villanova commit Megan Donnelly leading the offense, four-year starting goaltender Katherine Kelly in net and nearly a full cast of returning starters, Pine-Richland feels good about its chances to build on last season’s playoff appearance.
Late-season success breeds optimism in Pine-Richland boys soccer program
For all of the growing pains Pine-Richland endured a year ago, the team showed just as much promise during coach Jordan Wiegand’s first season.
Riverview runners chasing WPIAL, PIAA gold
When Mason Ochs broke the tape at the finish line at last year’s WPIAL Class A cross country championships at Cal (Pa.), he realized his dream of becoming a WPIAL champion.
Rankin off to fast start for North Allegheny girls golf
Katie Rose Rankin has set the pace this season for the North Allegheny girls golf team.
North Allegheny boys soccer focused on finishing chances
In soccer coach Bobby Vosmaer’s view, his North Allegheny boys need to finish their scoring chances to keep their season from ending early again.
New coach set to lead Hampton girls volleyball
The 2020 season will be most memorable for Hampton coach Annie Bozzo.
Newcomers step into key roles for Hampton girls tennis
The coronavirus pandemic has had a dramatic effect on the Hampton girls tennis program.
Fox Chapel basketball star Eli Yofan trades his soccer cleats for golf clubs
Throughout the winter months, Fox Chapel junior Eli Yofan made a name for himself on the basketball court as he led the Foxes to an almost perfect regular season and a WPIAL Section 3-6A championship.
The Birdie happy to be back watching football in the A-K Valley
“It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here!”
Burrell, Valley looking forward to another ‘Battle of the Bypass’
Before last year, Valley had dominated the “Battle of the Bypass” rivalry with Burrell, winning six straight.
A-K Valley don’t-miss high school football matchups for Week 1
Here’s a look at some don’t-miss matchups in the A-K Valley for Week 1:
