Sports
With new coach, Norwin boys plan to ramp up excitement level
November 28, 2019
When Buddy Valinsky coached at Allderdice, he became accustomed to a certain style of play, a product of many talented and athletic players who helped him win six straight City League titles.
With three top starters returning, Plum girls planning banner season
In his opening remarks at the first practice of the season, Plum girls basketball coach Steve Elsier challenged his team.
Unusual Plum boys roster packed with senior leadership but lacking experience
With plenty of seniors on the roster, it might look like the Plum boys basketball team has a lot of experience. In reality, almost everyone will be new to varsity this winter.
Taking next step on minds of Chartiers Valley, Bishop Canevin, Carlynton boys basketball
The Chartiers Valley boys basketball team, under first-year coach Brandon Sensor, came within a game of playing for the WPIAL Class 5A title last season.
Penn Hills boys should be hard to guard
Penn Hills coach Dan DeRose believes he has his best offensive team since taking over as head coach in 2015.
Hampton boys have weapons to contend in tough section
Hampton boys basketball had the look of a team on the upswing after a playoff appearance last year. An experienced group of seniors, however, still has a lot to prove.
Shaler Area bowling teams enjoy encouraging growth
Shawn Pilyih is brimming with optimism about the Shaler Area bowling program.
North Allegheny boys ready to dig in on defense
Keith Noftz knows this version of the North Allegheny boys basketball program may take time to grow up.
Fresh off bye, Central Valley to face stern test from upstart Bald Eagle Area
For the better part of the last three decades, the players, coaches and fans of the Bald Eagle Area football team got to enjoy Thanksgiving in the traditional fashion — by eating turkey and watching football.
Seeking first state final appearance, Avonworth to meet undefeated Wilmington
It’s been quite a season of firsts for Avonworth.
Kiski Area goalie Petika giving Cavaliers confidence
November 27, 2019
Throughout this hockey season, a solid defensive effort has led Kiski Area.
High school schedules for Nov. 27, 2019
Football
Mt. Pleasant’s Haylie Brunson commits to Pitt
Mt. Pleasant junior softball player Haylie Brunson announced Wednesday night she has made a verbal commitment to play at Pitt.
Gateway star Derrick Davis ‘game-time decision’ as Gators draw rematch with Archbishop Wood
Archbishop Wood had a four-star recruit two years ago when the Philadelphia Catholic League power walloped Gateway in a lopsided state championship game.
Thomas Jefferson to meet gutsy Lampeter-Strasburg squad in state semifinals
Thomas Jefferson is ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 4A with a glittering 14-0 record.
6 WPIAL champs climb up power rankings as they prepare for PIAA semifinals
With the WPIAL championships in the rearview mirror, all six District 7 champions are in action this holiday weekend in the state semifinals.
Leechburg girls looking to prove people wrong
When Andre Carter took over the Leechburg girls basketball program last season, he was met with the challenge of replacing a full starting lineup that had produced the best stretch of success in Blue Devils history.
With coach returning, Leechburg boys hope to continue to rise
For the past few years, the Leechburg boys basketball team has been on the rise.
Mt. Pleasant boys put foot down, set sights on playoff berth
The players are mostly the same, which is what coach Allan Bilinsky is counting on for change.
Clairton and Farrell prepare for another high-profile matchup in PIAA semis
Clairton and Farrell have a storied history in the PIAA Class A football playoffs.
