Sports
Mercyhurst Prep’s Jarrett Harry nets hat trick to propel Lakers past Deer Lakes.
November 9, 2019
The Deer Lakes boys soccer team wanted an opportunity to avenge its WPIAL Class AA championship loss to Quaker Valley.
Knoch volleyball sweeps Franklin Regional to move into state semifinals
The Knoch girls volleyball team swept Franklin Regional when the teams met in the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals last week.
Westmoreland football notebook: ‘Lights out’ Penn-Trafford defense leads way
Upper St. Clair junior quarterback Ethan Dahlem is a nightmare to defend.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Girls soccer award formed to honor late Ringgold player
When the Rosensteel family tragically lost their beloved daughter and sister, Kaitlyn, the Western Pennsylvania soccer community embraced them, consoled them and did their best to help them through the grieving process.
Freeport volleyball sweeps Beaver, moves into PIAA semifinals
The Freeport girls volleyball team is returning to a familiar place.
Ward golden for Greensburg Central Catholic boys in PIAA quarterfinals
It looked like Springdale had rendered Greensburg Central Catholic senior standout Nate Ward powerless for the better part of 82 minutes Saturday afternoon.
Nemeth’s goal the difference as GCC clips Freedom in PIAA Class A quarters
Somehow, Sam Nemeth managed to hoof the ball into the net.
Five things we learned in high school football Week 11
With another celebration at Heinz Field, Central Catholic or Pine-Richland can call itself the team of the decade in the WPIAL’s largest classification.
High school roundup for Nov. 9, 2019: Jayden Sharpless leads North Catholic girls soccer into PIAA semifinals
Jayden Sharpless had a goal and two assists to lead WPIAL champion North Catholic to a convincing 5-0 PIAA Class AA girls soccer quarterfinals victory over Bald Eagle Area on Saturday.
DiFalco’s 2-goal game leads Panthers past unbeaten Cathedral Prep
Saturday’s PIAA Class AAA quarterfinal matchup between Franklin Regional and Cathedral Prep was a battle of two unbeaten teams.
Finalists announced for inaugural Bill Fralic Award
The six finalists have been selected for the inaugural Bill Fralic Memorial Award, which will recognize the WPIAL’s most outstanding lineman in the name of Fralic, the late Penn Hills, Pitt and NFL standout.
Franklin Regional blocks out hype, sets sights on next PIAA opponent
There is only one way to deal with all of the hype and pressure that comes with being a nationally ranked soccer team, one that sits three wins away from its first state title.
Brentwood defense denies Neshannock in Class 2A quarterfinal
Bend but don’t break.
Belle Vernon gets revenge, stuns South Fayette
November 8, 2019
For 364 days, Belle Vernon Area worked long and hard to get to where they were Friday night. That’s the WPIAL Class 4A semifinal.
Gateway’s Body makes up for earlier drop, catches winning TD against Bethel Park
Patrick Body didn’t want to go home. Not after dropping a pair of passes during a scoreless first half, the second one in the end zone that seemingly would have gone for a touchdown.
Pine-Richland easily handles North Allegheny on way to WPIAL final
As Pine-Richland coach Eric Kasperowicz was giving his postgame speech with his players surrounding him on a knee, the assistant coaches started tossing Heinz ketchup packets into the huddle.
Undefeated Washington blanks Freedom to reach Class 2A semifinals
Heading into Friday night, Washington was one of only three undefeated teams left in the WPIAL.
Eddy Tillman strikes again as Central Catholic runs past Mt. Lebanon
In Week 9, the Pittsburgh Central Catholic Vikings beat Mt. Lebanon handily, scoring 35 unanswered points to earn the top seed in the Class 6A playoffs, in large part due to the rushing attack of junior Eddy Tillman.
No. 1 Thomas Jefferson blanks Blackhawk, advances to 5th straight WPIAL title game
The ketchup tastes just as delicious each time around.
Aliquippa tops South Park to reach 12th WPIAL title game in row
There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes and Aliquippa appearances in the WPIAL championship game.
