Sports
Improving Penn-Trafford girls tennis eyes WPIAL playoff berth
August 23, 2019
After coming close last season, the Penn-Trafford girls tennis team is hoping to make the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs.
Donnelly, potent scoring attack poised to lead Pine-Richland girls soccer
In each of the last nine seasons, the Pine-Richland girls soccer team has totaled double-digit wins.
New coach, new system, same dedication for Pine-Richland boys soccer
The Pine-Richland boys soccer team will be guided by first-year coach Jordan Wiegand, and he will lead a roster that has more sophomores than juniors and more juniors than seniors.
Norwin girls tennis eager for extended postseason run
The Norwin girls tennis team looks forward to a longer run in the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs after early exits the past two seasons.
New coach, big goals for Norwin field hockey
It is a new era for the Norwin field hockey team.
Plum’s Matolcsy hopes to build on solid sophomore season as 2-way player
Max Matolcsy led the Plum football team last year in receiving yards and touchdowns, total tackles and interceptions.
McGuffey-Ambridge Week Zero football game postponed in 11th hour
Friday night’s football game between Ambridge and McGuffey was postponed because no game officials were hired to work the game, said McGuffey athletic director Ed Dalton.
WPIAL soccer star Jayden Sharpless ruled ineligible after transferring
Jayden Sharpless, one of the WPIAL’s top girls soccer players, was ruled ineligible to play this fall.
Westmoreland high school football notebook: Rivals Greensburg Salem, Hempfield brace for clash
On paper, Friday’s season- opening football game between Greensburg Salem and Hempfield looks like one of the better matchups between the rival teams.
Upper St. Clair’s Josh Matheny captures 200 breaststroke gold at world championships
Josh Matheny is a world champion.
Kiski Area boys hoping to build on chemistry established in 2018
Midway through last season, the Kiski Area boys soccer team hit its stride.
With experience and talent, Kiski Area girls soccer looks to improve
With a talented group of underclassmen, the Kiski Area girls soccer team made significant strides last season.
WPIAL high school football don’t-miss matchups for Week Zero
Here’s a look at some of the top matchups for Week Zero of high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
Penn Hills girls to rely on team effort in quest for postseason berth
Without a superstar on their roster, Penn Hills girls soccer coach Ashley DeVito will need a team effort to make the WPIAL playoffs this season.
Penn Hills boys soccer aims to continue improving
After going winless two seasons ago, the Penn Hills boys soccer team finished with two wins last year. The Indians are looking to become tougher competition for their opponents this season.
North Allegheny boys soccer sets goal: Section championship
Losing players to graduation is something North Allegheny boys soccer coach Bobby Vosmaer has to deal with annually.
Large, experienced senior class hopes to continue Hampton girls soccer success
Coming off its best season since 2007, the Hampton girls soccer team has enough experience for an encore. But the stage needs set, and a few major props need replacing.
Middle school program pays dividends for Hampton boys soccer
Hampton boys soccer only returns three starters from last year’s team. Before coach Matt McAwley helped establish a middle school program, it could have signaled a rebuilding year.
Defense comes 1st for Shaler girls soccer team
Craig Wilkins doesn’t want to see the Shaler Area girls soccer team dragged into high-scoring affairs.
