Sports
Shaler boys golf team returns top 4 from last season
August 8, 2019
Shaler Area boys golf coach John Brough isn’t sure where some of his players heard the team was predicted to finish last in Section 3-AAA.
Shaler boys lacrosse joins forces with Pitt club for development camp
Growing the game is a major focus for the lacrosse community. Fostering relationships and building the sport in Western Pennsylvania has led the Shaler Area lacrosse boosters to be creative.
Kiski Area’s Blumer and Delp sit among top 100 recruits in 2020 class
The Kiski Area Cavaliers had one of the best wrestling teams in the state last season.
Healthy Hartman ‘keeps everything solidified’ for Belle Vernon offense
It’s third-and-long. Belle Vernon breaks the offensive huddle and heads to the line of scrimmage.
Jeannette moves scrimmage to Valley as turf project progresses
As a fail-safe, Jeannette moved its 10 a.m. football scrimmage on Aug. 17 against Valley — originally scheduled to be played at home — to Valley Memorial Stadium in New Kensington.
Fox Chapel’s Brown picks up first Division I offer
August 7, 2019
For high school athletes, there might not be a better feeling than the moment they receive their first scholarship offer to play their sport at the collegiate level.
Mt. Pleasant girls soccer players Ulery, Leeder commit to D-I programs
Mt. Pleasant will have a pair of Division I midfielders prowling the soccer field this fall.
District 6 denies eligibility for Ligonier Valley senior Silk
Kyle Silk won’t be playing for the Ligonier Valley football team just yet.
WPIAL rules Isiah Warfield eligible for senior season, ineligible for playoffs
The WPIAL approved Isiah Warfield to play basketball in the regular season, but the Central Valley transfer remains ineligible for the playoffs.
George Guido: Not even war could dim Friday Night Lights
August 6, 2019
A number of past columns have been written about the effects of World War II on daily life and high school sports in the Alle-Kiski Valley.
Former West Mifflin coach Lance Maha returns to WPIAL basketball
Lance Maha, who coached boys basketball at West Mifflin for two decades, is returning to the WPIAL after one season away.
NFHS makes changes to lacrosse restart protocol
The National Federation of State High School Associations made a few rule changes for the 2019-20 boys lacrosse season.
New athletic director Ryan Hayden brings youthful enthusiasm to Jeannette
August 5, 2019
Ryan Hayden peered out from the press box at McKee Stadium as workers smoothed over gravel and continued to prepare the historic field for artificial turf.
WPIAL football coaches honored at Steelers Family Fest
On Sunday, just one day before the start of high school football season, the Pittsburgh Steelers held their annual Steelers Family Fest at Heinz Field.
Aliquippa’s Zuriah Fisher postpones commitment hours before decision day
August 4, 2019
On the eve of commitment day, Aliquippa linebacker Zuriah Fisher decided to postpone his decision.
Junior Miller leads strong returning core for Shaler girls golf
Emilee Miller needed to shore up the mental aspect of her golf game.
James Franklin wants Penn State to host PIAA championships
Penn State’s Beaver Stadium has hosted one PIAA football championship game. Coach James Franklin thinks it’s time for another.
Franklin Regional’s Andrew Muraco commits to Coastal Carolina
August 3, 2019
Andrew Muraco always dreamed of playing Division I baseball but the actuality he could do so began to take shape last year when he was a freshman at Franklin Regional.
Westmoreland notebook: ‘Heat week’ leads into start of training camp
“Heat week” begins Monday around the state as football teams get set to open camps Aug. 12.
Ligonier Valley favored again; Hearing set for QB Silk
To no one’s surprise, Ligonier Valley again is the favorite to win the Heritage Conference title.
