Sports
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.
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.
