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Big roster gives Thomas Jefferson girls soccer plenty of optimism

August 30, 2019

The Thomas Jefferson girls soccer team has lofty goals for 2019.

The 2019 Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team.

TJ boys soccer returns plenty of experience for another run at PIAA playoffs

With 16 returning lettermen, the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team has great expectations for the 2019 season after reaching the WPIAL semifinals and PIAA first round last year.

Sewickley Academy’s Mary Grace Gordon (5) tries to beat out a Springdale player for the ball during a scrimmage Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at Nichols Field.

Young Sewickley Academy girls soccer learning on the go

Sewickley Academy’s girls soccer team hopes the process equals results. The Panthers, who graduated 11 seniors from last year’s team, have a new look this fall.

Senior Fiona Benge is one of two returning starters on defense for Quaker Valley.

Quaker Valley girls soccer eager to gain experience

Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team can’t wait to open the regular season.

Franklin Regional’s Ashley Feorene (2) and Aly Kindelberger (9) compete against Hampton during a scrimmage game August 27, 2019 at Franklin Regional.

Franklin Regional girls volleyball looks to build off historic 2018 season

The Franklin Regional girls volleyball team was one of the feel-good stories of the WPIAL last season.

Franklin Regional’s Jenny Xu (left) and Ava Kruck return to the girls tennis team for the 2019 season.

Winning reputation to uphold for Franklin Regional girls tennis

The Franklin Regional girls tennis team is planning a return to the WPIAL Class AAA playoffs, but the Panthers have work to do, even with a large team.

Shady Side Academy won Section 8 with a 12-0 record last season.

Shady Side Academy boys golf sets sights on WPIAL, PIAA titles

The Shady Side Academy boys golf team moved up to WPIAL Class AAA last season and continued to succeed.

Fox Chapel’s Grace Sisson returns for the 2019 season.

Fox Chapel runner Sisson eyes big senior season

Fox Chapel senior cross country runner Grace Sisson has experienced much success in her previous three years.

3 generations of Snider family to take part in cross country invitational

When Cal (Pa.) hosts to the annual Marty Uher Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, the Snider family will be well represented.

Mason Ochs, a junior, leads a pack of Riverview boys cross country runners in a workout at Oakmont’s Riverside Park on Aug. 28, 2019.

Alle-Kiski cross country teams, individuals ready to make their mark

Christian Fitch began last season with a win at the Gateway Invitational.

Belle Vernon’s Jared Hartman carries past Thomas Jefferson’s Devin Danielson during the fourth quarter Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Rostraver.

Belle Vernon’s “Beach” makes MaxPreps “amazing turf fields” top 10

MaxPreps captured birds-eye views of what it calls “10 amazing high school football turf fields” from around the country and a local venue made the list.

Video of Latrobe lineman catching punt in practice goes viral

It seemed like a fun yet unassuming moment at the end of a recent Latrobe football practice.

Yough quarterback Tristian Waldier participates in the Westmoreland County Coaches Association 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Latrobe High School.

Yough QB Tristan Waldier done for season with knee injury

Yough received some bad news Thursday when MRI results revealed sophomore quarterback Tristan Waldier has a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.

Athletic director Randy Rovesti congratulates Gateway’s Justin Stanovich after a college signing ceremony at the high school Friday, May 11, 2018.

Randy Rovesti retires as Gateway athletic director

Randy Rovesti thought he’d be Gateway’s interim athletic director for maybe two or three months, just long enough for the district to find someone else.