Sports
Fox Chapel’s Fitch hits senior year at full speed
August 2, 2019
Fox Chapel rising senior Christian Fitch has been a mainstay on the cross country and track teams since his freshman year.
Gateway goalie Neundorfer survives rigorous tryout for showcase
Maddy Neundorfer traveled to Germany in April as part of a U.S. Olympic Development Program team.
New turf, refurbished track part of renovations at Baldwin Stadium
It was time for a summer facelift.
Stewart cruised past opponents on the tennis court for Quaker Valley
When Cate Stewart moved with her family to the Quaker Valley School District after her freshman year of high school, she wasn’t sure how she would fit into a new community.
New Pine-Richland boys soccer coach Wiegand prepares for season
Jordan Wiegand spent his high school years playing soccer for North Hills, and now he will lead one of his alma mater’s biggest rivals as he is preparing to enter his first season at the helm of the Pine-Richland boys soccer team.
Herald spotlight athlete: Shady Side Academy’s Adam Lauer
Adam Lauer, a junior on the Shady Side Academy golf team, is hoping to help lead the Indians to their third straight section title. They have also made it to the WPIAL finals two years in a row. Lauer led the team in low stroke average as a freshman and sophomore. He is also on the SSA cross country and track teams. Here’s a closer look at this week’s Spotlight Athlete:
Hampton’s Fridley Field renovations near completion
August 1, 2019
Anyone near Fridley Field in Hampton lately may have noticed construction. By the time fall sports roll around in a month, it will have the look and feel of a new outdoor facility.
Hampton’s Schepner: Hines Ward Positive Athlete Award ‘pretty special’
Hampton junior Hannah Schepner found out she won the Hines Ward Positive Athlete Award this spring, but her journey started at age 13 during one of her career’s lowest moments.
Derry chooses Brisbane as girls basketball coach
Derry athletic director Brett Miller was looking for a difference-maker to coach the girls basketball team.
WPIAL football recruits share their written scholarship offers as August arrives
The first day of August is the date each year that college football coaches can send written scholarship offers to high school seniors.
First Love shooting guard Roesing commits to Duquesne
July 31, 2019
First Love Christian Academy shooting guard Jett Roesing has made his college decision and announced his commitment to Duquesne on Wednesday night.
Bill Fralic Award to recognize WPIAL’s top lineman
The late Bill Fralic was never one for attention.
Book about West Allegheny soccer, ‘Unbeatable’ gains popularity in first month of release
The 2018 West Allegheny boys soccer season was a storybook-type campaign. It was so good in fact that Brent Dragisich, the father of Nathan and Johnny Dragisic, two West A players, decided to author a book about their extraordinary season.
Like his older brother, Seton LaSalle’s Dom Popa commits to Pitt baseball
Seton LaSalle’s Dom Popa, whose brother stars for Pitt, committed Monday to also play baseball for the Panthers.
Gateway transfer Diego Bledsoe remains ineligible over father’s critical comments
July 30, 2019
The PIAA listened to critical public comments made by Diego Bledsoe’s father and then upheld a WPIAL decision that leaves the Gateway transfer ineligible to play football.
George Guido: 40-second play clock ‘most substantial’ new rule in H.S. football
The implementation of a 40-second play clock is the most significant change to high school football this season.
PIAA overturns suspension levied against Central Catholic coach Brian Urso
The PIAA overturned a WPIAL decision and lifted the suspension given to Central Catholic boys basketball coach Brian Urso.
WPIAL duo helps Pennsylvania sweep Maryland in Big 26 Baseball Classic
Pennsylvania swept past Maryland in a three-game series over the weekend at the Big 26 Baseball Classic in Maryland, and WPIAL products Jarrett Heilman and Ryan McGuire contributed to the triumphs.
PIAA overturns WPIAL, makes West Mifflin football standout Nahki Johnson eligible
The recruiting allegations made against Nahki Johnson and coach Rod Steele were “unsubstantiated,” the PIAA decided Tuesday, so it ruled the West Mifflin football standout immediately eligible.
Derry’s Adams, Ligonier Valley’s Spiker pull in offers from St. Francis (Pa.)
Like the big boys themselves, Division I college interest in area linemen keeps growing in size.
