Sports

Moon junior Dylan Sleva (left) takes a turn around freshman Joey Hathaway during a practice on Monday, July 27, 2020 at Moon Area High School.

Moon looks to build off trip to WPIAL quarterfinals

August 27, 2020

Moon produced one of its best football seasons in recent memory last year, when the Tigers posted a record of 9-3, earned a share of the Allegheny Eight championship and made a run to the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals.

South Fayette quarterback Naman Alemada throws a pass during practice on Aug. 20, 2020, at South Fayette.

South Fayette brings cutting-edge offense into Class 5A competition

South Fayette quarterback Naman Alemada was running the New England Patriots offense at times last season, with plays designed for small-but-quick receivers.

Upper St. Clair quarterback Ethan Dahlem works out during practice on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, in Upper St. Clair.

Dahlem, Pantelis return to bolster Upper St. Clair aerial attack

Ethan Dahlem and David Pantelis have a quarterback-receiver connection that Upper St. Clair coach Mike Junko describes as nearly clairvoyant.

West Allegheny’s Nico Flati works out with teammates during practice on Aug. 17, 2020, in North Fayette.

Online offseason helps West Allegheny, new coach get up to speed

West Allegheny not only has a new head coach but also a new offensive coordinator and an entirely new offense.

High school roundup for Aug. 27: WPIAL sports return with golf openers

For every golfer taking part in a match Thursday, it was a memorable occasion. High school sports took place for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic shut everything down during the swimming and basketball postseasons in March.

Franklin Regional’s Finn Solomon wrestles Norwin’s Kurtis Phipps in the 126-pound final during the Westmoreland County Coaches Association tournament last season.

Franklin Regional wrestler Finn Solomon picks North Carolina State

Finn Solomon is on a mission.

Central Catholic’s Rocco Salvitti watches his tee shot on No. 14 during last year’s PIAA West Region golf championship at Tom’s Run Golf Course.

WPIAL boys golf preview: Central Catholic’s Salvitti leads deep group of top players

Who is the top boys’ golfer in the WPIAL?

Greensburg Central Catholic quarterback Nate Dlugos throws a pass during practice Aug. 13, 2020, in Carbon.

GCC quarterback finds workout partner in Terrelle Pryor

Offseason training has made Nate Dlugos a better quarterback mechanically and has boosted his confidence.

Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan (right) works past Devin Murray during a team scrimmage on the first day of WPIAL fall sports practice Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in West Deer.

14 WPIAL players nominated for All-American soccer games

Fourteen WPIAL players have a chance to play in the country’s premier soccer all-star games.

Central Valley quarterback Ameer Dudley works out next to head coach Mark Lyons during practice on Aug. 12, 2020, in Center.

Entering school’s 2nd decade, Central Valley looks to add to loaded trophy case

August 26, 2020

What a great first decade of existence for the Central Valley football team.

Ambridge lineman Brandon Hare (right) works with his linemates during practice Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at Moe Rubenstein Stadium.

Ambridge works to get up to speed before season-opener

Veteran football coach Don Phillips had a quick response when asked of his biggest concern entering the 2020 season, his second at the helm at Ambridge.

Avonworth quarterback Nate Harper throws during workouts Friday, July 31, 2020 Avonworth High School.

No rest for hungry Avonworth after historic run

It was a season to remember for the Avonworth football team.

Hopewell lineman Rocco Vespaziani works out during practice on Aug. 11, 2020, in Hopewell.

Improvements in strength, conditioning to be key for Hopewell

Hopewell was a first-half football team a year ago. The Vikings came out strong each game with energy, excitement and the competitive juices flowing.

Kiski Area’s Jason Baker goes up for a dunk over Connellsville’s Josh Maher during their game Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Kiski Area High School.

Kiski Area big man Jason Baker to transfer to South Carolina school

Kiski Area big man Jason Baker is heading south to chase his dreams.

Penn-Trafford developmental hockey team players Chase Crawford, 8, and teammate Gabe Eger, 8, listen to speakers as their coach, Matthew Eger, looks on, during a rally opposed to state restrictions on indoor hockey arenas on Wednesday<ins>,</ins><ins> Aug. 26, 2020</ins> at Center Ice Arena in Delmont.

Hockey players, parents urge Pa. to change indoor sports regulations

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.

Westinghouse celebrate its City League victory over University Prep on Oct. 26, 2019.

Pittsburgh’s City League teams can start fall sports without delay

There will be City League sports this fall.

Greensburg Central Catholic’s Ella Zambruno watches her shot from the first fairway during the WPIAL Class AA team golf championship match last year at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

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.

Ringgold goaltender Jerry Mease loses his mask on a collision with Elizabeth Forward’s Jacob Provident, as Hunter Suarez clears the puck during their PIHL Class B semifinal Monday, March 9, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center.

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.