Sports
We Serve First all-star event shows continued growth in 2024 event
December 7, 2024
There is always a fire and good competition at the We Serve First Volleyball All-Star Classic, but some years outshine others.
St. Joseph’s Prep overpowers Central Catholic to win 3rd straight state title
MECHANICSBURG — Khyan Billups isn’t the St. Joseph’s Prep running back bound for Ohio State, but the junior might’ve fooled anyone watching him Saturday night.
Strong defensive effort leads Hempfield girls past Greensburg Salem
Hempfield’s girls are starting to believe in the merits of team defense.
Westmoreland high school notebook: Latrobe soccer player Reilly receives another honor
Add another postseason honor to Robin Reilly’s resume.
Westmoreland high school athletes of the week: Week ending Dec. 8, 2024
The Westmoreland County Athletes of the Week is presented by Smail Kia. Look for the tags and look for the savings at Smail Kia in Greensburg.
Upper St. Clair’s Stohl wins Fralic Award as WPIAL’s best 2-way lineman
When the late Bill Fralic played football at Penn Hills, Pitt and in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, he was a dominating blocker.
Gut-wrenching overtime loss dashes Avonworth’s state title hopes in PIAA 3A final
MECHANICSBURG — Avonworth trailed by two touchdowns in the second half of a state championship game and rallied to force overtime.
A-K Valley athletes of the week: St. Joseph’s Kasey Cienik, Deer Lakes’ Ryan Grunden
Kasey Cienik
North Allegheny swimmers in position to extend WPIAL championship streak
The North Allegheny swimming team ordered T-shirts for this season that paraphrase a famous Vince Lombardi quote.
Franklin Regional grad writes name in Washington & Jefferson record book
As Washington &Jefferson football players filed into the locker room at halftime, Justin Johns knew he had broken the other team’s spirit, but was unaware he’d broken a team record.
Franklin Regional boys rally for 2 victories at host tournament
Franklin Regional boys basketball coach Jesse Reed’s heart may not take many more games like the two in the Rettger Memorial basketball tournament.
Hampton girls basketball enters season of unknowns
The Hampton girls basketball team graduated its all-time leading scorer, but that’s only part of the change.
Hampton enters post-Lafko era with lineup overhaul from 25-5 WPIAL finalist
Someone forgot the memo for Hampton boys basketball that this is supposed to be a down season.
With 4 seniors leading way, Fox Chapel gymnasts show camaraderie, drive to improve
The Fox Chapel gymnasts walk into practice, yearning to beat their personal records. The Foxes flip through the air, showcasing their strength, flexibility and grace. Nonetheless, their performance is just one aspect of what makes gymnastics special.
Bethel Park notebook: Coach enjoying middle school experience
Did you know that Bethel Park girls middle school volleyball coach Adam Foote is a social studies teacher at Baldwin High School?
With 11 returning starters, Bethel Park wrestling has high expectations
Bethel Park’s wrestling team advanced to the WPIAL semifinals last year and finished with an impressive 19-3 record.
Sadie Orie, Ella Sabatos return to lead Bethel Park girls basketball
The players on the Bethel Park girls basketball team are legitimate gym rats.
QB Tanner Pfeuffer wraps up Bethel Park career with super senior season
Tanner Pfeuffer eclipsed 6,000 yards passing in a distinguished three-year career as Bethel Park’s starting quarterback.
Under new coach, Bethel Park boys hope to build on playoff momentum
Dante Calabria coached the Bethel Park boys basketball team for two years.
Shady Side Academy’s Karis Thomas reflects on scoring milestone
Shady Side Academy junior Karis Thomas prepared for what she thought was just another game. Little did she know she was on the brink of scoring 1,000 points.
