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Burrell girls soccer gets section win over Springdale

October 2, 2017

The Burrell girls soccer team called upon its patience and perseverance Monday during its Section 2-AA game with rival Springdale at Buccaneer Stadium. The Bucs

Norwin’s Lexy Kendro (6) controls the ball against Latrobe during the first half on Monday Sept. 11, 2017 at Latrobe.

Kendro provides scoring touch for Norwin girls

For some athletes, changing positions in a sport can be challenging. It can take time to adjust to the new surroundings or learn how their

WPIAL Alum Q&A – Marlys Bridgham

Dating back to her freshman year at Pine-Richland, Marlys Bridgham proved to be a standout tennis player. Over the next four years, she was among the elite players at the high-school level. Now, she is in her final year of collegiate tennis, at the University of Dayton. She is this week’s featured athlete for the […]

High school roundup: Upper St. Clair girls shut out No. 3 Canon-McMillan

Marissa Krenn's corner kick was headed in by Lexi Wehrle to give Upper St. Clair a 1-0 victory over No. 3 Canon-McMillan in a Section

Penn-Trafford's Cam Laffoon hands the ball off to John Gay for a run against Gateway on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 during WPIAL football at Penn-Trafford High School.

Week 6 high school football state rankings

Following a rare defeat, Clairton fell out of the Class A Top 10 in the latest Pennlive.com state football rankings. Here's a look at the

Alle-Kiski Valley high school notebook: Two area teams post signature victories

A pair of Alle-Kiski Valley teams with postseason hopes posted signature wins last week. The Leechburg girls volleyball team, seeking its first playoff appearance since

North Allegheny's Caroline Wrigley watches her tee shot on Hole 17 during the WPIAL Class AAA girls team golf championship Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at Cedarbrook Golf Course.

North Allegheny’s Wrigley, CV’s Porter aim to defend girls golf titles

8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Diamond Run Golf Club, Sewickley andbull; Scouting the Class AAA field: Caroline Wrigley of North Allegheny is back to defend her WPIAL

Sewickley Academy's Christina Walton, returns the ball against Greensburg Central Catholic during a WPIAL Class AA semifinal match Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Shady Side Academy, in Fox Chape. Sewickley won 5-0.

Sewickley Academy shuts out GCC in WPIAL semifinals

Greensburg Central Catholic girls tennis coach Tony Splendore didn't fault his team's effort in Monday's Class AA semifinal against Sewickley Academy. Splendore thought his girls

Plum's Callan Scharba controls the ball in front of Fox Chapel's David Shin during their game Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Fox Chapel. Plum won, 2-1.

Plum boys soccer team chasing section championship

The members of the Plum boys soccer team met Saturday morning — early — for a light 90-minute workout to bridge the gap between last

The 1981 team will be inducted into the Penn-Trafford Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2017.

Thomas, Tragesser to join Penn-Trafford Football HOF

The Penn-Trafford Football Hall of Fame will induct eight members in its second annual class Oct. 14 during a banquet at Giannilli's II in Greensburg.

Latrobe's Cole Novak (21) plays the puck in front of Mars' Hudson Finn (76) during the first round of the Penguins Cup Class AA playoffs on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg. Latrobe won 5-4.

Latrobe hockey taking aim at Penguins Cup championship

Latrobe surprised many when it reached the PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA championship game last year. With only three players gone from that squad, the

Freshman players help Sewickley Academy tennis excel

The Sewickley Academy girls tennis team (13-4) is making a playoff run with its youngest team in a quarter century. The Panthers, who went undefeated

Bishop Canevin's Maddie Maziarz (left) and Tamara Blue compete in a volleyball match against Brentwood on Sept. 27, 2017, at Brentwood.

Week 5 Western Pa. Volleyball Coaches Association poll

North Allegheny (Class AAAA), Knoch (AAA), Freeport (AA) and Bishop Canevin (A) remain atop their respective rankings, as the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association released

WPIAL to hold hearing over brawl in Valley-Ellwood City football game

The WPIAL will hear Tuesday from football coaches and administrators at Valley and Ellwood City, whose Week 5 game was cut short by a benches-clearing

Fuhrer IV helps spark success for Shady Side Academy golf

October 1, 2017

Frankie Fuhrer IV, a senior at Shady Side Academy, has been one of the leaders of the Shady Side Academy golf team, which has compiled

Shaler goalie Wyatt Wolf makes a save during practice Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Alpha Ice Arena.

Shaler hockey will lean on offensive depth, senior leadership

Shaler senior defenseman Nathan Boch didn't think long on what the Titans hockey team's strength would be. andquot;Definitely our offense,andquot; he said. andquot;Our offense has

Major goals ahead for Pine-Richland hockey team

The Pine-Richland hockey team finished in the bottom half of the PIHL Class AAA standings last season, in large part because it finished second to

Shaler’s Tanner Grzegorczyk planning to play in WPIAL golf final despite soccer injury

Tanner Grzegorczyk might have been the easiest golfer to recognize at the WPIAL Class AAA championships Wednesday at Nemacolin Country Club. Anyone who saw a