Sports
WPIAL athletes hope to join PIAA track and field record lists
May 24, 2019
The PIAA track and field championships begin Friday morning at Shippensburg University, and athletes from the WPIAL will be going after titles, medals and season and career bests.
North Allegheny sweeps Bethel Park for 20th WPIAL Class AAA volleyball championship
May 23, 2019
Bethel Park marched into Fox Chapel gymnasium Thursday night feeling confident that after three cracks at North Allegheny in past Class AAA title games, the Black Hawks might come out victorious against the two-time defending WPIAL and reigning state champion Tigers.
High school scores, schedules for May 23, 2019
High Schools
Bear stops by Franklin Park home
A black bear stopped by a Franklin Park home near the intersection of Rochester Road and Route 910 on May 15.
Ambridge tops Seton LaSalle to win 10th WPIAL Class AA volleyball title
It’s tough to buck a trend when that trend is a 6-foot-6 outside hitter and sends high-speed laser-like kills across the net.
WPIAL Class AAA girls lacrosse final suspended by inclement weather
With the score tied 11-11 in the final minute of the WPIAL Class AAA girls lacrosse final between Upper St. Clair and Shady Side Academy, Mother Nature decided to put a halt on the night and add some suspense.
Oakland Catholic captures WPIAL Class AA girls lacrosse title
Natalie Cyterski was bloodied, battered and exhausted, but she wasn’t going to be denied.
Shaler Area’s Mbalo dominates triple jump again
Cam Mbalo was nervous but wanted to approach the WPIAL Class AAA championship meet at Slippery Rock the same way as every other meet.
Shaler baseball continues school’s drought-snapping year
Senior Justin DeSabato and the Shaler Area senior class aren’t ready to quit knocking down barriers.
Special group leaves South Fayette softball on upswing
The senior players of the South Fayette softball team made sure to leave a lasting impression on the program.Allen, relays lead Penn Hills’ strong effort at WPIAL championships
This season, the Penn Hills track and field program has been led by the girls team.
Penn Hills’ Salah, McCann take 3rd at national fitness competition
In recent years, there has always been a member of the Penn Hills fitness program who finished in the top five at the National High School Physical Fitness Championships.
Pair of North Hills track and field athletes headed for PIAAs
The North Hills track and field team received stellar performances from two of its athletes at the WPIAL Class AAA championships May 16 at Slippery Rock, with both punching their tickets to the PIAA championships.
North Allegheny track and field grabs WPIAL medals aplenty
North Allegheny’s distance runners put forward a strong performance in the 3,200-meter race at the WPIAL Class AAA championships at Slippery Rock two weeks ago.
Hampton softball focuses on positives after playoff loss
It might not have been Hampton softball’s season, but if growth and maturity are indicators, WPIAL Class 5A could have its hands full next year.Hampton hosting summer basketball program
The Hampton basketball summer camps directed by varsity coach Joe Lafko, with help from staff, will begin June 25, and carry through July 11. All three programs will be held at Hampton High School in Allison Park.
Ligonier Valley’s offense grounded in season-ending loss to Chestnut Ridge
FISHERTOWN — Ligonier Valley softball fans, agonizing with each run allowed by their beloved Rams on Thursday, momentarily were distracted from the reality of a soon-to-be, season-ending 7-1 loss to top-seeded Chestnut Ridge in the District 5/6 Class 3A semifinals.
PIAA approves weight class reduction in wrestling
The PIAA Board of Control passed the wrestling committee’s proposal to reduce the weight classes from 14 to 12 for the 2020-21 season.
A-K Valley boys lacrosse preview capsules: Game of Friday, May 24
WPIAL Boys Lacrosse
Highlands’ Thimons in race to get to PIAA track medals podium
It’s déjà vu for Cj Thimons.
