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Hampton girls soccer ‘family’ enjoys longest playoff run in a decade
November 15, 2018
If a Hampton sports team waited years to get its shot, it was this one. And just one more shot might have had the girls soccer team in the state semifinals. But it wasn't to be for a special group of five seniors and 12 juniors that pulled it togetherShaler Area’s Rispoli commits to play baseball at Dayton
Nick Rispoli didn't feel he was able to showcase his total skill set during limited action on the mound for Shaler baseball last season. Having an extra year may allow the Titans junior right-handed pitcher to leave a more lasting impression. Stepping into a starting role a year ago mayShaler Area’s Rispoli commits to play baseball at Dayton
Nick Rispoli didn't feel he was able to showcase his total skill set during limited action on the mound for Shaler baseball last season. Having an extra year may allow the Titans junior right-handed pitcher to leave a more lasting impression. Stepping into a starting role a year ago may
North Allegheny preaches consistency, mental toughness after semifinal loss
North Allegheny senior linebacker Dante Caputo knew Seneca Valley's football team wasn't going to be a pushover. In the first meeting between the teams, the Tigers squeaked past the Raiders with a four-point win. andquot;I knew what they were capable of,andquot; Caputo said. andquot;Coming into the playoffs, I looked back
North Allegheny cross country runner Kinne chooses Duke
North Allegheny cross country senior Zachary Kinne put so much into figuring out where he wanted to continue his career, he made himself sick. Kinne signed a letter of intent to the Duke men's team for the 2019-20 season Nov. 14. andquot;I finished my application for early decision on Nov.Hampton hockey players embrace experience on amateur teams
For certain players at Hampton, hockey is more than just a high school sport. With that comes benefits, but it also requires sacrifice. Senior forward Justin Adamski had been playing club hockey with Esmark since the 2014-15 season. Last year, he joined the Penguins Elite U18 squad, one of theLongtime Oliver football coach Zeglowitsch joins City League Hall of Fame
Joe Zeglowitsch could have heard the call from the City League High School Hall of Fame sooner. The problem was no one knew how to get in touch with the 1967 Perry graduate. andquot;I thought they were playing games with me,andquot; Zelgowitsch said. andquot;I asked them who put them up
Charleroi prepares for South Side’s Wing-T attack in Class 2A semifinals
Despite the fact the Charleroi football team has put itself in a once-in-a-lifetime situation, coach Lance Getsy and the Cougars are keeping things status quo. The Cougars (10-1) will continue their business-like march through the WPIAL playoffs as they prepare to face South Side (9-3) in a WPIAL Class
Strength, speed help Ligonier Valley develop into consistent District 6 powerhouse
No matter what happens Saturday night in the PIAA District 6 Class 2A championship game, there is a good chance the Ligonier Valley football team will be in the same position a year from now. Love'em or hate'em, the Rams, who have won back-to-back Class 2A titles, are built to
Deer Lakes defenders hope to maintain stellar performance in PIAA final
As Quaker Valley and Shady Side Academy made late, desperate pushes for the equalizing goal in the past two rounds of the PIAA boys soccer playoffs, the same force stood in their way: the Deer Lakes defense. Both times the Lancers' defenders shut the door on their opponents, much as
PIAA Class AAA boys soccer final preview: West Allegheny vs. Strath Haven
PIAA Boys soccer Class AAA Championship West Allegheny (22-2) vs. Strath Haven (16-6-2) 6:30 p.m. Friday at Hersheypark Stadium On the air: PCN-TV Coaches: Kevin Amos, West Allegheny; Ryan O'Neill, Strath Haven Players to watch: Nathan Dragisich, Sr., F, West Allegheny; Nathaniel Perrins, Sr., F, Strath Haven Corner kicks: West
PIAA Class A boys soccer final preview: Avonworth vs. Millville
PIAA Boys soccer Class A Championship Avonworth (23-0-1) vs. Millville (21-2) 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hersheypark Stadium On the air: PCN-TV Coaches: Tom Angell, Avonworth; Anthony Preston, Millville Players to watch: Sam Guzzo, Sr., F, Avonworth; Josh Spangenberg, Sr., F, Millville Corner kicks: Avonworth clinched its first state title game
PIAA Class A girls soccer final preview: Freedom vs. Southern Columbia
PIAA Girls soccer Class A Championship Freedom (23-1) vs. Southern Columbia (19-4-1) 11 a.m. Friday at Hersheypark Stadium On the air: PCN-TV Coaches: Colin Williams, Freedom; Derek Stine, Southern Columbia Players to watch: Jayden Sharpless, Fr., F, Freedom; Morgan Marks, Jr., F, Southern Columbia Corner kicks: Michaela Watkins secured Freedom's
PIAA football playoffs set to kick off this weekend
While the WPIAL concludes the andquot;Highway to Heinzandquot; on Saturday and continues both the andquot;Route to Norwinandquot; in Class 5A and andquot;The Road to RMUandquot; in Class 2A next week, this weekend begins the official opening of andquot;The Road to Hershey.andquot; While many district playoffs across the commonwealth continue, Friday
PIAA football playoffs: 30 years in 30 days — Clairton claims 1st of 4 PIAA titles in ’09
The PIAA had been hosting state playoffs in all but one fall high school sport since 1976. Soccer, volleyball, tennis, golf, cross country and field hockey all crowned state champions once the district playoffs concluded. The lone exception to the fall state playoff slate was high school football. It wasn't
Penn Hills, Peters Township looking to survive and advance in WPIAL Class 5A semifinals
There's only two episodes left in the WPIAL's Class 5A edition of andquot;Survivor,andquot; and the there's a tribal council set for 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Norwin between two tribes with completely different histories. One Indian tribe grips the banks of the Allegheny River and spreads back through Pittsburgh's suburban
Steel Valley rushing attack to face stiff test against Freedom’s defense in Class 2A semifinals
When Steel Valley and Freedom meet in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Montour it has the makings of a matchup that pits one team's strength against the others. The third-seeded Ironmen (10-1) boast one of the best rushing attacks in the classification, which has them
Chick’s Picks reaches out to The Boss for advice on Week 12 predictions
Welcome to Week 12 of the high school football season. After struggling with last week's predictions, Chick's Picks decided to call a meeting with The Boss in hopes of salvaging her stellar overall season record. The Boss reluctantly agreed, and the two met for lunch. Chick's Picks did not want
Students learn values of sportsmanship at WPIAL’s 10th annual Summit
Even on the gloomiest of days, the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit can provide a glimmer of sunlight. Nearly 600 student-athletes and administrators from about 100 schools were represented Thursday morning at the 10th annual Summit on Sportsmanship at the Sen. John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. A number of
