Sports
Norwin boys look to contend in new-look Section 3-6A
November 29, 2018
Missing the WPIAL postseason is rare for the Norwin boys basketball team. Missing out the past two seasons has the team working hard to end that little drought. Norwin coach Lynn Washowich not only wants his team back in the playoffs, he wants them to strive to be section champions.
Pitt lands Aliquippa wide receiver Will Gipson, its first WPIAL commitment
Pitt finally broke through with its first verbal commitment from the WPIAL's class of 2019 on Thursday night when Aliquippa wide receiver Will Gipson announced his plans to enroll. Gipson, a three-star recruit, is the 16th overall prospect in the state, fourth from the WPIAL, according to Rivals.com. He is
WPIAL soccer players named to All-America, All-Region teams
The WPIAL received substantial recognition from the United Soccer Coaches -- the former National Soccer Coaches Association of America -- on Thursday. Four players from the district were lauded as All-Americans, and five more were named to All-Region II East teams. West Allegheny senior midfielder Nathan Dragisich and Butler senior
PIAA football playoffs: 30 years in 30 days — Penn Hills, Farrell earn titles in ’95
The PIAA had been hosting state playoffs in all but one fall high school sport since 1976. Soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country and field hockey all crowned state champions once the district playoffs concluded. The lone exception to the fall state playoff slate was high school football. It wasn't
Leechburg girls basketball must move on from historic era
November 28, 2018
The greatest girls basketball era has ended at Leechburg, and it's time to move on. Graduated are the six key players who accumulated 58 victories over the past four seasons and won the program's first WPIAL playoff games and made two PIAA appearances. The coach, Joel Ceraso, also has moved
Alle-Kiski Valley high school notebook: Zolnierczyk named player of year
Mike Zolnierczyk shut down most of what came his way from Springdale's opponents this fall, and opposing coaches apparently took notice. WPIAL coaches recently voted Zolnierczyk, Springdale's star senior goalkeeper, Class A boys soccer player of the year after he backstopped the Dynamos to the WPIAL semifinals. andquot;It feels great
Dynamic offenses to be on display when OLSH meets Farrell in PIAA Class A semifinals
The temperatures in Western Pennsylvania on Friday night should be commensurate with the Christmas season, which means they'll most likely be hovering near the freezing mark. But for folks making their way to Slippery Rock University for the PIAA Class A semifinal, Friday may feel like the Fourth of July.
High school scores, schedules for Nov. 28, 2018
High schools Football PIAA playoffs Semifinals Class 6A Saturday's schedule Harrisburg (12-1) vs. Coatesville (14-0) at Hersheypark Stadium, 1 p.m.; Pine-Richland (11-2) vs. St. Joseph's Prep (11-0) at Altoona's Mansion Park, 1 p.m. Class 5A Friday's schedule Upper Dublin (13-1) vs. Manheim Central (14-0) at Wissahickon, 7 p.m.; Archbishop Wood
Leechburg boys basketball looks to maintain momentum gained during football season
It's been several decades since the notion of Leechburg football success carrying over to the basketball season has been prevalent. But that's exactly what third-year coach Corey Smith is hoping for as he prepares the Blue Devils for a possible encore to last year's earning of a PIAA basketball playoff
PIAA football playoffs: 30 years in 30 days — South Fayette, North Catholic victorious in ’13
The PIAA had been hosting state playoffs in all but one fall high school sport since 1976. Soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country and field hockey all crowned state champions once the district playoffs concluded. The lone exception to the fall state playoff slate was high school football. It wasn't
WPIAL football top 10: Most district titles
WPIAL football titles won With another round of WPIAL title games played, here is a list of the schools the have won the most WPIAL titles: School, Titles, First one, Most recent 1. Aliquippa, 17, 1952, 2018 2. Clairton, 13, 1929, 2016 3. New Castle, 11, 1924, 1998 4. Jeannette,
‘Seasoned group’ returns to help Mt. Pleasant girls return to WPIAL playoffs
The Mt. Pleasant girls basketball team spent the better part of the past decade developing a standard of excellence, one in which it challenged for section supremacy and became a perennial playoff participant. But last season was distinctive at Mt. Pleasant for what didn't occur. For the first time since
Zmijanac resigns after 1 season as Ringgold football coach
For the second straight year, Ringgold will be in the market for a new football coach. Mike Zmijanac tendered his resignation Monday, according to Ringgold athletic director Laura Grimm. andquot;To be honest, I was really surprised,andquot; Grimm said. andquot;I didn't see it coming, not even a little bit.andquot; Grimm said
Mt. Pleasant boys to lean on young roster for up-tempo style of play
There is a biblical phrase that reads andquot;A child shall lead them.andquot; That may end up being the motto for the Mt. Pleasant boys basketball team this season. Of the 18 players on first-year coach Allan Bilinsky's roster, more than half are first- and second-year players, including nine sophomores. andquot;We're
Westmoreland high school notebook: Southmoreland’s Miller headed to RMU
Pipe dreams can come true. Just look at the Southmoreland softball program. The once-struggling Scotties won a WPIAL championship last spring. For decades, getting players to the Division I college level seemed nearly as improbable. But things sure have changed in Alverton. You just need Faith. Junior Faith Miller, a
WPIAL recruits decommit after Howard football coach leaves
Howard swooped into Western Pennsylvania and secured commitments from four WPIAL football recruits. But this week, the seniors reopened their recruitment after coach Mike London left for William andamp; Mary. Penn Hills teammates Terry andquot;Tankandquot; Smith and Hollis Mathis, West Mifflin's Parrish Parker and Steel Valley's Todd Hill all took
Defensive-minded Knoch boys basketball plans to push pace
November 27, 2018
In the seven years Ron McNabb has been coaching Knoch boys basketball, the calling card for the program has been a tough, physical, grind-it-out style of half-court defense. That defensive intensity isn't going anywhere, but McNabb said he has the most athletic group of players in his tenure, so don't
Knoch girls basketball starting over after playoff run
Knoch girls basketball leaned on a senior-laden team last season to reach the playoffs for the first time in six years, and behind them was a group that observed what it took to get over the hump. The Knights don't have any returning starters, but they have players such as
George Guido: 3 boys hoops teams in Westmoreland tourney
Three area boys basketball teams will be part of a Westmoreland County Coaches Association shootout Dec. 15. Valley, Burrell and Kiski Area will be part of the event where both Hempfield basketball facilities will be utilized. The coaches association, chaired basketball-wise by Hempfield's Bill Swan, wanted to get basketball as
PIAA football playoffs: 30 years in 30 days — WPIAL splits as North Hills, Duquesne win state titles in ’93
PIAA Football Playoffs: 30 Years in 30 Days: The PIAA had been hosting state playoffs in all but one fall high school sport since 1976. Soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country and field hockey all crowned state champions once the district playoffs concluded. The lone exception to the fall state
