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Shaler boys soccer won’t be cowed by tough section
August 22, 2019
Shaler Area boys soccer coach Adam Hunter is hopeful the Titans are better prepared for the degree of difficulty in Section 1-AAA than at this time last year.
Carlynton, Canevin, Chartiers Valley volleyball teams seek return to playoffs
One is coming off a WPIAL title. Two others are pursuing a championship after seasons in which they qualified for the playoffs. A look at the three area girls volleyball teams:
Canevin, Chartiers Valley, Carlynton girls soccer teams look to stay on track for playoffs
The 2018 season brought mixed results for the three area girls soccer teams. Only one, Bishop Canevin, qualified for the playoffs. Carlynton narrowly missed, and Chartiers Valley struggled in a tough section.
WPIAL high school football players to watch for Week Zero
Here are four WPIAL football players to watch for during Week Zero:
WPIAL rules 2 transfers eligible for football, delays decision on another
The WPIAL ruled Woodland Hills transfer E’Shawn Carter eligible Thursday, clearing the junior to play football and basketball this school year for the Wolverines.
Week Zero sparks debate among newlywed Chick’s Picks, husband
Welcome to Week Zero.
5 things to watch in high school football for Week Zero
Scrimmage or schedule a game?
Highlands boys soccer set to contend for postseason berth under 1st-year coach
The Highlands boys soccer team qualified for the WPIAL playoffs four straight seasons from 2001-04.
Latrobe girls soccer team ready for next step
After making incremental progress last fall and finishing with two wins in challenging Section 3-4A, the Latrobe girls soccer team is looking to take another step forward this season.
Pytlak grows into 2-way talent for Yough football
Russell Pytlak has been a work-in-progress type of player for coach Scott Wood and his staff at Yough.
Highlands girls soccer hungry after last year’s playoff near-miss
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Ross takes on leadership role for young Valley team
Leadership is a quality every coach looks for in his players. They look for players who can step up when the game is on the line or someone who leads with his voice and actions, a player who holds teammates to higher standards.
Penn-Trafford’s Sherwin to play baseball at Bucknell
Anthony Sherwin tried to find a reason to choose a different college. He looked for faults in his leading pursuer. But he kept circling back to more positives.
WPIAL football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the new coaches
The South Hills has some new faces this fall.
McKeesport football team returns plenty for triple-option offense
Matt Miller isn’t one to predict conference title wins or WPIAL championship triumphs.
Youthful Elizabeth Forward aims to reload after 8-2 season
After three straight winning seasons, a pair of playoff appearances and back-to-back conference championships, Mike Collodi acknowledges the upcoming football season will be different than in years past at Elizabeth Forward.
Bentworth confident it can build on last season’s success despite graduation losses
When a team is struggling, sometimes a shakeup helps. A change in the lineup, a change of scenery or a different pre-game ritual can help to turn a team’s fortunes.
New coach with winning ways ignites optimism at California
Four months ago, the California football program was shrouded in uncertainty. Pressed with the desire to spend more time with his family, Darrin Dillow, the Trojans’ coach for the past four seasons, resigned.
South Allegheny football team eager for fresh start after 2018 collapse
Success in sports often can often be fleeting. A winning formula quickly can turn sour when injuries and adversity hit, spiraling wins into losses in an instant.
Time for young core of Serra Catholic football team to rise up
Pat Brennan, Khalil Smith, Bernard Lawson, Matt Ulishney, Noah South and Mark Banner.
