Sports
Burrell standout Stewart surprises with return to varsity hockey team
January 12, 2020
After spending some time in the junior hockey ranks this season, Tyler Stewart made a surprise return to the ice for Burrell hockey last Monday.
Shenango shot putter Emma Callahan ranks 1st nationally in indoor season
Shenango sophomore Emma Callahan climbed to the top of the national shot put rankings this weekend.
Gateway goalkeeper Maddy Neundorfer earns spot at U.S. development program camp
Maddy Neundorfer didn’t know who Hope Solo or Briana Scurry was when she began to play soccer.
Gateway bowlers rely on team concept
Through six matches, the Gateway bowling team is focused on turning the program into an efficient unit.
Franklin Regional earns another trip competitive spirit state championships
Since the WPIAL officially sanctioned competitive spirit as a district-sponsored sport for the 2012-13 academic year, only 10 teams have qualified for the PIAA championships at least seven times.
The Herald Spotlight Athlete: Mason Tomlin, Shady Side Academy
Mason Tomlin, a senior on the Shady Side Academy basketball team, has helped keep the Indians in the section race. The 5-foot-8 point guard is averaging 15 points a game. He also plays on the football team and this spring he will give lacrosse a shot after running track the last two years. He will be attending Columbia and majoring in economics before enrolling in business school. He will also continue to play football.
Fox Chapel boys ride defense, depth to early season success
When the season began, Fox Chapel boys basketball coach Zach Skrinjar knew he had the makings of a good team. He just didn’t know how good.
Veteran roster has Brentwood boys off to scorching start
Brentwood’s boys basketball team is well on its way to having one of the best seasons in school history.
Baldwin competitive cheer squad reaches championship goal
Drive, determination, hard work, no fear of failing and a strong dose of patience are among ingredients necessary to claim a WPIAL championship.
Quaker Valley runner Daniel Ford working toward WPIAL title defense
The WPIAL Class AA boys track and field championship meet is months away, but Quaker Valley senior Daniel Ford is taking steps to defend his title in the 1,600-meter run.
Penn-Trafford competitive spirit earns WPIAL medium-squad title
It has been eight years since the PIAA officially held the first season of competitive spirit, and the past seven seasons have featured Penn-Trafford qualifying and competing for the PIAA medium division championship after participating in the WPIAL championships a week before.
Pine-Richland competitive cheer takes 1st at WPIAL spirit championships
In the run-up to the 2019 WPIAL competitive spirit championships, several members of Pine-Richland’s team were stricken with the flu, causing practice time to be limited as the bug spread between a number of teammates.
Experience, versatility key for Pine-Richland diving team
The Pine-Richland diving team might not boast the deepest roster in WPIAL Class AAA, but while in some cases there is strength in numbers, the Rams are counting on deriving their strength from their adaptability and cohesion.
Plum spirit squad shows competitive drive
Every Saturday in the fall, the Plum competitive spirit team met in the gym for a 7 a.m. practice after cheering the night before at football games with a determination to get stronger.
Norwin competitive spirit team makes states for eighth straight year
Norwin’s competitive spirit squad loves the taste of chocolate.
Top line driving Norwin hockey
Norwin sports one of the PIHL Class A’s top lines.
Holm latest from Franklin Regional to choose Mount Union
When Franklin Regional senior Eli Holm committed to compete for Mount Union men’s swimming and diving next season, he continued a trend.
Wrestling teams qualified for WPIAL sectionals through Jan. 12, 2020
The WPIAL team wrestling regular season is down to the final week.
High school roundup for Jan. 11, 2020: Chartiers Valley holds off TJ
January 11, 2020
The No. 1-ranked girls basketball team in the Trib HSSN Class 5A rankings, Chartiers Valley, remained unbeaten after a scrappy and defensive 42-34 victory over Thomas Jefferson.
